Unbleached kraft sack paper imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported unbleached kraft sack paper worth $69.1 million (82.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69.1M | 82.5K t |
| 2023 | $70.2M | 69.9K t |
| 2022 | $85.0M | 78.2K t |
| 2021 | $66.0M | 78.2K t |
| 2020 | $48.0M | 67.5K t |
| 2019 | $44.4M | 51.7K t |
| 2018 | $49.5M | 59.9K t |
| 2017 | $45.7M | 62.5K t |
Where Turkey imports unbleached kraft sack paper from
Most of the value came from Russia (38%), Bulgaria (19%), Austria (11%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+676% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $26.0M | 38% |
| Bulgaria | $13.1M | 19% |
| Austria | $7.3M | 11% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $7.2M | 11% |
| Sweden | $6.0M | 8.7% |
| Brazil | $2.6M | 3.7% |
| United States | $1.3M | 2% |
| Italy | $890K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $839K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $725K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached kraft sack paper exports from Turkey
Exports of unbleached kraft sack paper by Turkey reached $15.4 million in 2024 (18.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (32%), Portugal (25%), South Korea (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+561% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 32% |
| Portugal | $3.8M | 25% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $803K | 5.2% |
| India | $776K | 5% |
| Iraq | $247K | 1.6% |
| Mauritania | $222K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $104K | 0.7% |
| Jordan | $89K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey unbleached kraft sack paper imports (HS 4804.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4804.21: Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft sack paper imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported unbleached kraft sack paper worth $69.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 159 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft sack paper to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by Bulgaria (19%) and Austria (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 865% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft sack paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached kraft sack paper to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.7 million in 2017 to $69.1 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $85.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export unbleached kraft sack paper?
Yes. Turkey exported $15.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Portugal and South Korea. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $53.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper?
The HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper is subheading 4804.21. 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?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Turkey, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World unbleached kraft sack paper trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Turkey
- Unbleached kraft linerboard
- Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)
- Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)
- Bleached kraft linerboard
- Bleached kraft sack paper
- Medium unbleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2)
- Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)
- Heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+)
- All Turkey trade data
- HS 4804 codes
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.