Turkey: Filter Block Market 2025

Filter Block Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish filter block market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 45% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +51.6% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Filter Block Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, approx. X tons of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp were exported from Turkey; picking up by 6.1% on 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 127%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, filter block exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 172% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main destinations of filter block exports from Turkey, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Libya, Russia, Qatar, Iraq and Turkmenistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +443.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the key foreign market for filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp exports from Turkey, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Israel stood at +36.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+28.8% per year) and Iran (+79.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average filter block export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkmenistan (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Filter Block Imports

Imports into Turkey

Filter block imports into Turkey surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 40% compared with the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, filter block imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of filter block to Turkey, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, filter block imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+77.9% per year) and the UK (+7.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp to Turkey, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+80.2% per year) and the UK (+11.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average filter block import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -11.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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