Tissue paper exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tissue paper by Turkey reached $624.1 million in 2024 (480.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 150 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $624.1M | 480.6K t |
| 2023 | $525.8M | 395.4K t |
| 2022 | $571.7M | 359.3K t |
| 2021 | $325.1M | 299.8K t |
| 2020 | $272.5M | 262.6K t |
| 2019 | $324.4M | 288.9K t |
| 2018 | $362.9M | 297.3K t |
| 2017 | $315.0M | 305.0K t |
Where Turkey exports tissue paper to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (29%), United States (10%), Greece (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+679% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $178.5M | 29% |
| United States | $63.9M | 10% |
| Greece | $57.9M | 9.3% |
| Iraq | $43.4M | 7% |
| Romania | $41.5M | 6.6% |
| Canada | $28.7M | 4.6% |
| Israel | $24.0M | 3.9% |
| Bulgaria | $23.1M | 3.7% |
| Ukraine | $17.7M | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $15.2M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tissue paper imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported tissue paper worth $10.4 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (30%), Russia (23%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.1M | 30% |
| Russia | $2.4M | 23% |
| France | $1.1M | 11% |
| Sweden | $844K | 8.1% |
| Spain | $832K | 8% |
| China | $612K | 5.9% |
| Italy | $320K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $294K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $175K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $158K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4803: Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded.
Common questions
What is the value of tissue paper exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported tissue paper worth $624.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 480.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 150 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy tissue paper from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($178.5 million), followed by the United States (10%) and Greece (9%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 137 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 679% on the year.
What is the average export price of tissue paper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of tissue paper from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $315.0 million in 2017 to $624.1 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import tissue paper?
Yes. Turkey imported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Russia and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $613.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tissue paper?
The HS code for tissue paper is heading 4803. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4803.00. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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