Typewriter ribbons imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported typewriter ribbons worth $5.7 million (279 tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.7M | 279 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 212 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 241 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 317 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 195 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 219 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 252 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 211 t |
Where Egypt imports typewriter ribbons from
The largest suppliers were France (22%), China (18%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.2M | 22% |
| China | $1.0M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $859K | 15% |
| Japan | $421K | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $392K | 6.9% |
| South Korea | $344K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $326K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $295K | 5.2% |
| United States | $200K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $155K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 9612
| 9612.10 | Ribbons: for typewriters and the like, inked or otherwise prepared, for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges | 97% |
| 9612.20 | Ink pads: whether or not inked, with or without boxes | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9612.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.29 per kg, close to the world average of $20.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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: Typewriter, similar ribbons, inked, otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes.
Common questions
What is the value of typewriter ribbons imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported typewriter ribbons worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 279 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply typewriter ribbons to Egypt?
France was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (18%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of typewriter ribbons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $20.34 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of typewriter ribbons to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2021 at $5.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for typewriter ribbons?
The HS code for typewriter ribbons is heading 9612. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9612.10 (97% of the value) and 9612.20 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9612 page.
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