Typewriter ribbons imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $18.2 million of typewriter ribbons in 2024 (744 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $18.2M | 744 t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 700 t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $22.4M | 923 t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $19.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Turkey imports typewriter ribbons from
The largest suppliers were France (24%), Japan (18%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.4M | 24% |
| Japan | $3.2M | 18% |
| China | $1.9M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 8.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 7.5% |
| United States | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| South Korea | $827K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $751K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $552K | 3% |
| Italy | $539K | 3% |
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 | 99% |
| 9612.20 | Ink pads: whether or not inked, with or without boxes | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9612.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.44 per kg, 20% 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 Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported typewriter ribbons worth $2.9 million (85 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (22%), Egypt (13%), Georgia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $634K | 22% |
| Egypt | $392K | 13% |
| Georgia | $272K | 9.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $261K | 9% |
| Iran | $261K | 8.9% |
| Iraq | $170K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $110K | 3.8% |
| Cyprus | $94K | 3.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $92K | 3.2% |
| Russia | $90K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 Turkey?
Turkey imported typewriter ribbons worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 744 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply typewriter ribbons to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Japan (18%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of typewriter ribbons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.44 per kg in 2024, 20% above 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $22.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export typewriter ribbons?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Egypt and Georgia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for typewriter ribbons?
The HS code for typewriter ribbons is heading 9612. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9612.10 (99% of the value) and 9612.20 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9612 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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