Turkey: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Turkey

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Turkish market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, when its value increased by 47% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Turkey

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a dramatic shrinkage. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Turkey

Exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Turkey skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 69% on 2020. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 85%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Turkey, together accounting for 69% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +199.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from Turkey were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined 56% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +110.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Georgia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Iran (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 46% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Turkey, with a combined 89% share of total imports. Germany, Canada, India, Austria and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +26.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Turkey were Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined 88% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, India, Canada, Austria and the United States, which together accounted for a further 10%.

India, with a CAGR of +29.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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