Turkey: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Turkey

In 2021, the Turkish market for coated printing and writing papers increased by 9.6% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decline. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Turkey

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Coated printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Turkey

Coated printing and writing paper exports from Turkey surged to X tons in 2021, jumping by 79% on 2020. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Turkey, with a combined 56% share of total exports. The UK, Georgia, Cyprus, Greece, Jordan, Denmark, the Netherlands, the United States, Uzbekistan and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +261.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iran ($X), Iraq ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X) were the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from Turkey worldwide, together accounting for 40% of total exports. Denmark, the Netherlands, the UK, Greece, Cyprus, Georgia, the United States, Belarus, Uzbekistan and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belarus, with a CAGR of +219.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Turkey

Coated printing and writing paper imports into Turkey rose significantly to X tons in 2021, picking up by 13% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Turkey, with a combined 56% share of total imports. Spain, Italy, China, Slovenia, South Korea and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +13.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Turkey were Germany ($X), Finland ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising 54% of total imports. Spain, Italy, China, Slovenia, South Korea and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +12.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -1.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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