Paper - cartoon consumption amount in Turkey is 2.846.000 tones for 2003, this amount has increased by 14% when compared with the consumption in 2002.  During same period paper – cartoon exports rose by 369.000 tones and reached 1.400.000 tones by the end of 2003.

When we investigate the amount of recovered paper in Turkey, figures are as follows;

                                                                              ( Ton )

In other words, except the crises year 2001, recovered paper consumption is generally rising.

Collection rate of recovered paper was 1.036.000 tones in 2002; however it increased by 190.000 tones and became 1.226.000 tones in 2003. This reflects a 43% returning rate. In the same period imports fell by 123.000 tones and became 63.000 tones in 2003.

Recovered paper is a very valuable raw material for our country, it is necessary that the collection rates should increase at least up to 50%. If it is thought that a part of paper -cartoon's cauldron back is impossible, it must be assented that 2/3 the returning rate (%65) is the highest yield. Generally %50-60 rates are respected as quite good evaluation. If it is necessary to give a sample in European Union countries returning rates are as follows; Germany %72, Austria 69%, Holland 64%, Switzerland 63% and Sweden 55%. Although rate of collection is very important and quality of the collected paper is also very important.

When considered according to years return rates are increasing every year. Statistics for the last four years are as follows;

These figures show that Turkey’s exports increased in product paper and board. When we consider the growth targets for the following five years, investments can be done without delay.

PRODUCTIONS MADE WITH RECOVERED PAPER

In Turkey recovered paper is used in following areas;

Ø       Fluting and Testliner (Corrugated cardboard sector – Packing boxes / Refrigerator, TV etc.)

Ø       White line chip board (Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics   and other packaging boxes)

Ø       Sanitary papers (tissue, napkin etc.)

Ø       Writing papers (notebooks etc.)

Ø       Egg cases

Ø       Roof coverage

Companies, that use paper regularly, investigate in “pulp preparation” branches and try to use recovered paper as much as possible.

 Utilization rates according to years are as follows;

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