Ink pad trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ink pad was worth $62.6 million in 2024, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017, and down 7% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $67.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $68.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $71.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $64.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $64.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $72.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $68.7M | 3.4K t |
Top ink pad exporting countries
Exports are led by China (29%), Austria (17%) and the United States (8%). 103 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 53%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.0M | 29% |
| Austria | $10.5M | 17% |
| United States | $4.7M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 6% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 5.7% |
| Taiwan | $3.3M | 5.3% |
| Mexico | $2.9M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $2.6M | 4.1% |
| France | $2.2M | 3.5% |
| Romania | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $865K | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 195 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 11% |
| France | $3.7M | 5.9% |
| Austria | $2.8M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 3% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $1.3M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $41.97 per kg and Poland $6.17 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ink pad (HS 9612.20) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9612.20: Ink pads: whether or not inked, with or without boxes. HS 9612 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ink pad?
China exported $18.0 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Austria (17%) and the United States (8%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ink pad?
The United States imported $11.2 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ink pad?
It was worth $62.6 million in 2024, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $72.3 million. 103 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of ink pad per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $41.97 per kg and Poland $6.17 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for ink pad?
The HS code for ink pad is subheading 9612.20, in chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9612 page.
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