Toilet paper exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $93.5 million of toilet paper in 2024 (49.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $93.5M | 49.1K t |
| 2023 | $101.9M | 47.5K t |
| 2022 | $75.3M | 38.4K t |
| 2021 | $67.5M | 41.9K t |
| 2020 | $78.2M | 45.7K t |
| 2019 | $66.9M | 38.1K t |
| 2018 | $52.7M | 30.5K t |
| 2017 | $43.2M | 26.2K t |
Where Turkey exports toilet paper to
Most of it went to Georgia (18%), Bulgaria (16%), Denmark (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+657% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toilet paper imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported toilet paper worth $2.1 million (608 tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (29%), United Kingdom (28%), Netherlands (19%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+560% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $614K | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $588K | 28% |
| Netherlands | $392K | 19% |
| France | $312K | 15% |
| Lebanon | $72K | 3.4% |
| Albania | $32K | 1.5% |
| Morocco | $29K | 1.4% |
| Jordan | $21K | 1% |
| Sweden | $14K | 0.7% |
| China | $12K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey toilet paper exports (HS 4818.10): 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 4818.10: Paper articles: toilet paper.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported toilet paper worth $93.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 148 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy toilet paper from Turkey?
Georgia was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($17.0 million), followed by Bulgaria (16%) and Denmark (8%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 143 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 657% on the year.
What is the average export price of toilet paper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of toilet paper from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.2 million in 2017 to $93.5 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2023 at $101.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import toilet paper?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $91.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper?
The HS code for toilet paper is subheading 4818.10. 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 4818 page.
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