The export value of Türkiye’s paper and cardboard sector declined by 0.87% in 2025 compared to the previous year, reaching $3.29 billion.
The key export destinations include Iraq, the United Kingdom, the United States, Iran, and Greece.
Chart 1. The Leading Ten Export Markets of Türkiye’s Paper and Cardboard Industry
Source: Trademap Data
Chart 2. Exports of Türkiye’s Paper and Cardboard Industry (Volume – Thousand Tons)
Source: Trademap Data
Chart 3. Exports of Türkiye’s Paper and Cardboard Industry (Value – Million USD)
Source: Trademap Data
Chart 4. Exports of Türkiye’s Paper and Cardboard Industry (Unit Price – USD/Kg)
Source: Trademap Data
The unit price of Türkiye’s paper and cardboard exports fell from $1.61/kg in 2024 to $1.53/kg in 2025, representing a 4.96% decline.
WORLD PAPER-CARDBOARD TRADE
Worldwide paper-cardboard industry exports increased by 0.2% compared to the previous year and reached $189.9 billion in 2024.The leading paper and cardboard exporting countries are China, Germany, the United States, Sweden, and Italy. Türkiye, meanwhile, ranked 17th among 164 exporting countries in 2024, with a 1.4% share in exports totaling $2.7 billion.
Chart 5. Major Countries in World Paper-Cardboard Exports
(2020-2024)
Source: Trademap Data
Global paper and cardboard imports decreased by 0.2% in 2024 compared to the previous year, falling to $190 billion. The leading paper and cardboard importing countries were the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy. Türkiye ranked 15th among 223 importing countries in 2024, with a 1.5% share of imports totaling $2.9 billion.
Chart 6. Major Countries in World Paper and Cardboard Imports (2020-2024)
Source: Trademap Data