Waste paper imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $288.6 million of waste paper in 2024 (1.55 million tonnes). It ranks 10th of 183 countries for imports of this product. That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $288.6M | 1.55M t |
| 2023 | $191.3M | 1.16M t |
| 2022 | $295.5M | 1.37M t |
| 2021 | $309.6M | 1.20M t |
| 2020 | $191.5M | 1.54M t |
| 2019 | $140.5M | 1.24M t |
| 2018 | $105.2M | 718.9K t |
| 2017 | $140.4M | 753.6K t |
Where Turkey imports waste paper from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (30%), Iraq (21%), Bulgaria (11%). Among the main suppliers, Algeria grew fastest (+298% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $87.0M | 30% |
| Iraq | $60.8M | 21% |
| Bulgaria | $32.4M | 11% |
| Greece | $13.2M | 4.6% |
| Algeria | $11.2M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $10.9M | 3.8% |
| Romania | $10.8M | 3.7% |
| Libya | $9.4M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $6.1M | 2.1% |
| Lebanon | $5.6M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 4707
| 4707.10 | Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard | 66% |
| 4707.90 | Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap | 30% |
| 4707.20 | Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass | 2.5% |
| 4707.30 | Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter) | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, close to the world average of $0.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Waste paper exports from Turkey
Exports of waste paper by Turkey reached $15.1 million in 2024 (60.2 thousand tonnes). India alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+681% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.6M | 57% |
| Iran | $1.6M | 10% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 8.2% |
| Nigeria | $1.0M | 6.9% |
| Tunisia | $899K | 6% |
| Spain | $709K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $389K | 2.6% |
| Serbia | $200K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $91K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $87K | 0.6% |
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 4707: Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of waste paper imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported waste paper worth $288.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.55 million tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 183 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply waste paper to Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($87.0 million), followed by Iraq (21%) and Bulgaria (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of waste paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.19 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 waste paper to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $140.4 million in 2017 to $288.6 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2021 at $309.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export waste paper?
Yes. Turkey exported $15.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Iran and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $273.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for waste paper?
The HS code for waste paper is heading 4707. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4707.10 (66% of the value) and 4707.90 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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