Subject:
Investment Incentives and General Supports for the Paper and Paper Manufacturing Sector
Reading Time:
10 Min
Date:
Dec 8, 2025
What is the Paper and Paper Manufacturing Industry?
The paper and paper manufacturing industry provides intermediate goods used in the printing and packaging sectors that are found in almost every area of our lives. The paper and paper manufacturing industry is widely used in the packaging sector, both for its cost advantages and ease of processing.
The Status of the Paper and Paper Manufacturing Industry in Turkey and Worldwide
Up until the 1980s, Turkey had a self-sufficient appearance in paper and paper products, but in the following period, due to high-quality imported products entering the domestic market and gradually being preferred, it has become dependent on foreign markets. In the paper and paper products sector, where there is a high dependency on raw materials and technology, the production capacity has been on the rise, reaching 3.8 million tons in the 2010s.
When the concentration of businesses by province is examined, cities such as Istanbul, Izmir, and Kocaeli stand out. Companies operating in the paper sector in these cities constitute 60.1% of the total revenue.
Although there are thousands of paper and pulp plants in the global paper and paper manufacturing sector, there are also many very small businesses. The paper industry, which is capital-intensive and medium technology, has a production volume of around $400 billion. With an external trade volume of approximately $340 billion and being utilized in almost every area of life, this sector has a significant place in the economies of the world and nations.
The market size of the Furniture, Paper, and Forestry Products sector is expected to exceed $1 trillion by 2027.
1. What General Supports Are Available for the Paper and Paper Manufacturing Sector?
There are various supports provided by organizations such as KOSGEB and the Ministry of Commerce for the paper and paper manufacturing sector. The supports provided for the sector are divided into project-based and general supports. Details of the supports provided for the paper and paper manufacturing sector are presented below.
KOSGEB Project-Based Supports
KOSGEB FOREIGN MARKET PROJECT
• Total Support Upper Limit: 300,000 TL
• Total Non-Repayable Support Upper Limit: 210,000 TL
• Total Repayable Support Upper Limit: 90,000 TL
What Are the Eligible Expenses for Supports for the Paper and Paper Manufacturing Sector?
• Service Procurement Expenses
• Foreign Fair and Travel Expenses
• Software and Hardware Expenses
• Personnel Expenses
• Test, Analysis, and Certification Expenses
• Promotion Expenses
For detailed information; https://odsdanismanlik.com/tr/kosgeb-yurt-disi-pazar-destek-programi/
KOSGEB General Supports
SUPPORTS OF THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM | SUPPORT UPPER LIMIT (TL) | SUPPORT RATE |
1- Domestic Fair Support | 100,000 | 60% |
2- Foreign Business Trip Support* | 90,000 | |
3- Qualified Personnel Employment Support** | 50,000 | |
75,000 | ||
4- Design Support | 75,000 | |
5- Industrial Property Rights Support*** | 100,000 | |
6- Certification Support**** | 300,000 | |
7- Test and Analysis Support***** | 300,000 | |
8- Energy Efficiency Electrical Motor Replacement Support****** | 80,000 | |
9- Independent Evaluation Support | 20,000 | |
10- Model Factory Support | 100,000 | |
11- Technical Consultancy Support******* | 40,000 | |
50,000 |
For detailed information; https://odsdanismanlik.com/tr/hibe-ve-destek-yonetimi-danismanligi/
NACE REV 2 CODE | SECTOR NAME | NACE TYPE |
10.72.01 | Manufacture of products such as rusks, biscuits, wafers, ice cream cones, paper wafer, etc. (including those covered in chocolate) | C |
17 | Manufacture of paper and paper products | C |
17.1 | Manufacture of pulp, paper, and cardboard | C |
17.11 | Manufacture of pulp | C |
17.11.2008 | Manufacture of pulp | C |
17.12 | Manufacture of paper and cardboard | C |
17.12.2007 | Manufacture of paper and cardboard (in rolls or sheets for further industrial processes) (including those that are tarred, laminated, coated, and impregnated, as well as crepe and crumpled papers) | C |
17.2 | Manufacture of paper and cardboard products | C |
17.21 | Manufacture of corrugated paper and cardboard as well as paper and cardboard containers | C |
17.21.10 | Manufacture of paper sorting boxes, letter boxes, and similar items used in offices and shops | C |
17.21.11 | Manufacture of bags and pouches made from paper and cardboard (including paper bags) | C |
17.21.12 | Manufacture of boxes, containers, and similar protective packaging made of paper or cardboard | C |
17.21.13 | Manufacture of corrugated paper and corrugated cardboard (in rolls or sheets) | C |
17.22 | Manufacture of household items, sanitary materials, and toilet articles made of paper | C |
17.22.02 | Manufacture of ready-to-use toilet paper, paper napkins, paper towels, tablecloths, and napkins made from paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding, or cellulose fiber networks | C |
17.22.03 | Manufacture of trays, plates, bowls, glasses, and similar items made from paper or cardboard | C |
17.22.04 | Manufacture of hygienic products such as sanitary towels, tampons, diapers, etc., as well as articles of clothing and clothing accessories made from paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding, or cellulose fiber networks | C |
17.23 | Manufacture of paper stationery products | C |
17.23.04 | Manufacture of ready-to-use carbon paper, self-copying paper, and other copying or transfer papers, wax duplicating paper, paper offset sheets, and glued or self-adhesive papers | C |
17.23.06 | Manufacture of educational and commercial stationery that does not primarily contain information made from paper or cardboard (notebooks, accounting books, notebooks, covers, record forms, and other similar stationery products) | C |
17.23.07 | Manufacture of files, portfolio files, folders, and similar products made of paper or cardboard | C |
17.23.08 | Manufacture of ready-to-use printing and writing paper and other papers and cardboards (excluding those that are printed) | C |
17.29 | Manufacture of other products made of paper and cardboard | C |
17.29.01 | Manufacture of labels made of paper or cardboard | C |
17.29.02 | Manufacture of filter paper, cardboard, and paperboard; molded or compressed items made of paper pulp (including paper or cardboard-based gaskets and washers) | C |
17.29.03 | Manufacture of cigarette paper, coils, rolls, skeins, egg cartons, and similar supports made from paper, cardboard, or paper pulp, along with the manufacture of gift and decorative items made from paper | C |
17.29.04 | Manufacture of cards used in jacquard machines and diagram papers specific to recording devices made of paper and cardboard (in rolls, sheets/discs) | C |
18.12.2006 | Printing services for postage stamps, adhesive stamps, printed documents, title deeds, smart cards, checkbooks, paper money, and similar valuable papers | C |
23.91.01 | Manufacture of abrasive products (grinding stones, whetstones, sandpaper, etc.) (excluding sandpapers affixed to woven textile fabrics, paper, and cardboard) | C |
23.91.02 | Manufacture of sandpapers affixed to woven textile fabrics, paper, and cardboard | C |
23.99.07 | Asbestos paper manufacturing | C |
25.71.04 | Manufacture of manicure or pedicure sets and tools, paper knives, letter openers, pencil sharpeners and their blades, cutting, cleaving and chopping knives, hair cutting and animal shearing machines and tools, and other similar non-electric cutting tools | C |
25.99.04 | Manufacture of office supplies from ordinary metal (file boxes, stamps, stapler wires, paper clips, etc.) | C |
28.23.06 | Manufacture of photocopy and thermocopy machines as well as office-type offset printing machines (paper size <=22x36 cm) | C |
28.95 | Manufacture of machinery used in the production of paper and cardboard | C |
28.95.01 | Manufacture of machinery and their parts used in the production of paper and cardboard | C |
28.99.11 | Manufacture of dryers used in the manufacture of wood, paper pulp, paper, cardboard, milk powder and other materials (excluding household, agricultural products, and textiles) | C |
32.40.01 | Manufacture of playing cards | C |
33.12.17 | Maintenance and repair of machinery used in the production of paper, cardboard, and paperboard | C |
33.20.41 | Installation services of industrial machines and equipment for paper and cardboard production | C |
43.33.01 | Floor and wall covering activities inside or outside buildings and other structures (installation of marble, mosaic, granite, tiles, and paving stones, wooden floor and wall coverings including parquet) (excluding carpets, floor coverings, and paper coverings) | F |
46.18.04 | Intermediaries engaged in wholesale sales of specific products related to paper and cardboard (in a fee or contract-based manner) | G |
46.49.04 | Wholesale trade of games and toys (including puzzles, playing cards, token-operated games, etc.) | G |
46.49.08 | Wholesale trade of toilet paper, napkins, paper towels, paper trays, plates, glasses, children’s diapers, etc. (excluding those made of plastic) | G |
46.76.02 | Wholesale trade of paper and cardboard in bulk (bulk newspaper paper, cigarette paper, cardboard, carbon paper, toilet paper, napkins, etc.) | G |
46.77.01 | Wholesale trade of waste and scrap (metal) (excluding secondary raw materials such as paper, glass, plastic, etc.) | G |
46.77.02 | Wholesale trade of waste and scrap (such as paper, glass, plastic) (excluding metals) | G |
47.59.12 | Retail trade of toilet paper, paper napkins, paper towels, paper tablecloths, and napkins, as well as trays, plates, bowls, glasses, and similar items made of paper or cardboard in stores dedicated to a specific product | G |
47.71.90 | Retail trade of clothing in stores dedicated to a specific product (clothes made from plastics, vulcanized rubber, paper, nonwoven fabric, or fabrics treated or coated) | G |
58.19.04 | Publication activities of valuable papers (stamps, bonds, stocks, notes, or similar valuable papers) | J |
23.99.07 | Asbestos paper manufacturing | C |
General Supports from the Ministry of Commerce
• Support for Market Entry Documents -4,000,000 TL (50%)
• Support for Foreign Market Research - 100,000 TL per trip
• Support for Participation in Domestic and Foreign Fairs (within the upper limit)
• Foreign Promotion Support 4,000,000 TL (50%)
• Foreign Trademark Registration Support 750,000 TL (50%)
• Foreign Unit Support 2,000,000 TL (50%)
• Support for Preparing Market Entry Projects 200,000 TL (50%)
• Support for Purchasing Brands from Foreign Companies and Brands Belonging to Foreign Companies 3,000,000 TL (50%)
For detailed information; https://odsdanismanlik.com/tr/hibe-ve-destek-yonetimi-danismanligi/
2. Investment Incentives for the Paper and Paper Manufacturing Sector
The elements of the Investment Incentive Certificate vary depending on the investment locations in regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Some of the paper and paper products manufacturing investment topics that will receive support are as follows;
• Pulp Manufacturing
• Paper and Cardboard Manufacturing
• Other Uncoated Paper and Cardboard; Uncut Cigarette Paper
• Manufacture of packaging made from corrugated cardboard and paper
• Manufacture of household items and sanitary materials made from paper
• Manufacture of paper stationery items
• Manufacture of wallpaper
• Other Paper and Cardboard Products Manufacturing
What Are the Minimum Investment Amounts for the Paper and Paper Manufacturing Sector?
• The 6th region is 1,500,000 TL.
• In regions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, it is 10 million TL.
Regions;
1st Region | 2nd Region | 3rd Region | 4th Region | 5th Region | 6th Region |
Ankara | Aydın | Adana | Afyonkarahisar | Bayburt | Adıyaman |
Antalya | Balıkesir | Burdur | Aksaray | Çankırı | Ağrı |
Bursa | Bilecik | Düzce | Amasya | Erzurum | Ardahan |
Eskişehir | Bolu | Gaziantep | Artvin | Giresun | Batman |
İstanbul | Çanakkale | Karaman | Bartın | Gümüşhane | Bingöl |
İzmir | Denizli | Kırıkkale | Çorum | Kahramanmaraş | Bitlis |
Kocaeli | Edirne | Kütahya | Elâzığ | Kilis | Diyarbakır |
Muğla | Isparta | Mersin | Erzincan | Niğde | Hakkâri |
Tekirdağ | Karabük | Samsun | Hatay | Ordu | Iğdır |
| Kayseri | Trabzon | Kastamonu | Osmaniye | Kars |
| Kırklareli | Rize | Kırşehir | Sinop | Mardin |
| Konya | Uşak | Malatya | Tokat | Muş |
| Manisa | Zonguldak | Nevşehir | Tunceli | Siirt |
| Sakarya |
| Sivas | Yozgat | Şanlıurfa |
| Yalova |
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| Şırnak |
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| Van |
9 CITIES | 15 CITIES | 13 CITIES | 14 CITIES | 14 CITIES | 16 CITIES |
How Does ODS Assist You with Paper and Paper Manufacturing Incentives Consultancy?
In addition to government support, grants, and incentives that companies receive for their investments, we provide consultancy services based on our experience in R&D processes for creating new products and product groups. We perform analyses of your company, write projects, and support you throughout all processes.
