The Turkish paper and paperboard industry: A study of the statistical assessment, analysis and forecast

Abstract

Today, paper is one of the most needed products for its cultural and industrial use. As an indispensable component in our lives, paper has been improved by technology and developments and it's become more aesthetic and this leads to a gradual increase in the use of paper products per capita every year. In this study, forecasting was carried out in the paper and paperboard production, export and import amounts using a regression analysis method for the next twenty years based on the data for the years between 1982 and 2006. By analyzing the results, it can be seen that paper and cardboard production will increase by 58%, export will increase by 52% and import will increase by 17%.