Tobacco waste imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported tobacco waste worth $21.0 million (20.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 128 countries. Value rose 62% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.0M | 20.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 17.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 16.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 10.6K t |
Where Turkey imports tobacco waste from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Brazil (15%), Belgium (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+481% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 21% |
| Brazil | $3.1M | 15% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.2M | 11% |
| United States | $1.9M | 9% |
| Tanzania | $1.6M | 7.8% |
| Argentina | $1.3M | 6.2% |
| India | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Indonesia | $856K | 4.1% |
| Zambia | $333K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tobacco waste exports from Turkey
Exports of tobacco waste by Turkey reached $2.2 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Russia (24%), Belgium (15%), France (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+952% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $522K | 24% |
| Belgium | $336K | 15% |
| France | $270K | 12% |
| Brazil | $206K | 9.4% |
| Indonesia | $204K | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $199K | 9.1% |
| Malaysia | $175K | 8% |
| United States | $102K | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $54K | 2.5% |
| Iraq | $37K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey tobacco waste imports (HS 2401.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2401.30: Tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco waste imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported tobacco waste worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 128 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco waste to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Brazil (15%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 481% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tobacco waste to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export tobacco waste?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Belgium and France. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco waste?
The HS code for tobacco waste is subheading 2401.30. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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