Typewriter ribbons imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported typewriter ribbons worth $4.1 million (142 tonnes). Value fell 3% from 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 | $4.1M | 143 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 159 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 132 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 123 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 111 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 141 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 154 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 144 t |
Where Tunisia imports typewriter ribbons from
Most of the value came from France (30%), China (12%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.2M | 30% |
| China | $478K | 12% |
| Italy | $441K | 11% |
| United States | $415K | 10% |
| Spain | $412K | 10% |
| Germany | $305K | 7.4% |
| Japan | $166K | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $104K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $68K | 1.7% |
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 | 94% |
| 9612.20 | Ink pad | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9612.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.82 per kg, 42% above the world average of $20.34. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Typewriter ribbons exports from Tunisia
Exports of typewriter ribbons by Tunisia reached $223 thousand in 2024 (8 tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (35%), Libya (19%), Portugal (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia imported typewriter ribbons worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply typewriter ribbons to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (12%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of typewriter ribbons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.82 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $20.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of typewriter ribbons to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export typewriter ribbons?
Yes. Tunisia exported $223 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Libya and Portugal. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for typewriter ribbons?
The HS code for typewriter ribbons is heading 9612. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 9612.10 (94% of the value) and 9612.20 (6%).
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