Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $35.0 million of uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) in 2024 (38.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $47.8 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 | $35.0M | 38.4K t |
| 2023 | $47.8M | 44.7K t |
| 2022 | $47.0M | 48.7K t |
| 2021 | $40.8M | 39.2K t |
| 2020 | $23.6M | 22.5K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 21.9K t |
| 2018 | $21.5M | 23.3K t |
| 2017 | $27.9M | 30.8K t |
Where Turkey imports uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) from
The largest suppliers were Italy (47%), China (24%), Greece (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $16.6M | 48% |
| China | $8.4M | 24% |
| Greece | $3.1M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 5.9% |
| India | $884K | 2.5% |
| Finland | $841K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $749K | 2.1% |
| Russia | $719K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $306K | 0.9% |
| France | $285K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 32% above the world average of $0.69. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $13.4 million of uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) in 2024 (21.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Kingdom (29%), Bulgaria (7%), Georgia (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+466% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 29% |
| Bulgaria | $975K | 7.3% |
| Georgia | $712K | 5.3% |
| Morocco | $630K | 4.7% |
| Greece | $589K | 4.4% |
| Romania | $550K | 4.1% |
| Serbia | $461K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $441K | 3.3% |
| United States | $387K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $351K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) imports (HS 4805.93): 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 4805.93: Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) worth $35.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 187 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by China (24%) and Greece (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 33 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.9 million in 2017 to $35.0 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $47.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+)?
Yes. Turkey exported $13.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Bulgaria and Georgia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+)?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) is subheading 4805.93. 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 4805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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