Transfer paper and stencils imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $6.0 million of transfer paper and stencils in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.8 million.
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 | $6.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 12.7K t |
Where Turkey imports transfer paper and stencils from
Indonesia alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $4.1M | 69% |
| Germany | $725K | 12% |
| China | $432K | 7.2% |
| Spain | $249K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $89K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $86K | 1.4% |
| France | $73K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $63K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $45K | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $34K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 4816
| 4816.20 | Paper: self-copy paper (other than those of heading no. 4809), whether or not put up in boxes | 87% |
| 4816.90 | Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading no. 4809), n.e.c. in item no. 4816.20 | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4816.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, close to the world average of $1.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Transfer paper and stencils exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.7 million of transfer paper and stencils in 2024 (726 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (28%), Israel (10%), Cyprus (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+700% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $752K | 28% |
| Israel | $274K | 10% |
| Cyprus | $264K | 9.8% |
| Tunisia | $215K | 8% |
| Libya | $149K | 5.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $148K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $134K | 5% |
| Egypt | $102K | 3.8% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $100K | 3.7% |
| Bulgaria | $76K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 4816: Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper whether or not put up in boxes.
Common questions
What is the value of transfer paper and stencils imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported transfer paper and stencils worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply transfer paper and stencils to Turkey?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Germany (12%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of transfer paper and stencils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.98 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 imports of transfer paper and stencils to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2018 at $19.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export transfer paper and stencils?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Israel and Cyprus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for transfer paper and stencils?
The HS code for transfer paper and stencils is heading 4816. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4816.20 (87% of the value) and 4816.90 (13%). 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 4816 page.
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