Typewriter ribbons imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of typewriter ribbons by Nigeria reached $2.1 million in 2024 (351 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.1 million.
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 | $2.1M | 351 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 579 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 669 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 168 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 111 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 95 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 114 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 87 t |
Where Nigeria imports typewriter ribbons from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Taiwan (11%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+590% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $924K | 43% |
| Taiwan | $244K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $244K | 11% |
| Ireland | $211K | 9.8% |
| India | $130K | 6.1% |
| France | $102K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $55K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $53K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $43K | 2% |
| Greece | $35K | 1.6% |
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 | 93% |
| 9612.20 | Ink pad | 6.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9612.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.13 per kg, 70% below the world average of $20.34, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria typewriter ribbons imports (HS 9612): 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: 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported typewriter ribbons worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 351 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply typewriter ribbons to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($924 thousand), followed by Taiwan (11%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of typewriter ribbons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.13 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $20.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of typewriter ribbons to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for typewriter ribbons?
The HS code for typewriter ribbons is heading 9612. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9612.10 (93% of the value) and 9612.20 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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