Unbleached kraft linerboard imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $108.6 million of unbleached kraft linerboard in 2024 (190.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $193.2 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 | $108.6M | 190.3K t |
| 2023 | $95.5M | 175.3K t |
| 2022 | $193.2M | 206.9K t |
| 2021 | $120.3M | 173.6K t |
| 2020 | $112.9M | 208.0K t |
| 2019 | $101.9M | 165.1K t |
| 2018 | $181.1M | 274.4K t |
| 2017 | $162.0M | 282.4K t |
Where Turkey imports unbleached kraft linerboard from
The largest suppliers were United States (41%), Poland (21%), Russia (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+607% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $44.8M | 41% |
| Poland | $22.5M | 21% |
| Russia | $19.2M | 18% |
| Finland | $12.6M | 12% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $2.0M | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $531K | 0.5% |
| France | $521K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $439K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, close to the world average of $0.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached kraft linerboard exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $9.4 million of unbleached kraft linerboard in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Philippines accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+842% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $6.6M | 71% |
| Greece | $1.1M | 12% |
| Egypt | $728K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $409K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $144K | 1.5% |
| United States | $80K | 0.9% |
| Oman | $68K | 0.7% |
| Georgia | $63K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $42K | 0.5% |
| North Macedonia | $39K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey unbleached kraft linerboard imports (HS 4804.11): 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 4804.11: Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft linerboard imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported unbleached kraft linerboard worth $108.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 190.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 185 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft linerboard to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($44.8 million), followed by Poland (21%) and Russia (18%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 607% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft linerboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unbleached kraft linerboard to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $162.0 million in 2017 to $108.6 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $193.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $134.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export unbleached kraft linerboard?
Yes. Turkey exported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Philippines, Greece and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $99.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft linerboard?
The HS code for unbleached kraft linerboard is subheading 4804.11. 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 4804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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