Ink pad imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported ink pad worth $2.1 million (111 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 195 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $3.6 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 | 111 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 123 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 110 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 135 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 248 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 98 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 132 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 104 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ink pad from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Japan (17%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $851K | 40% |
| Japan | $364K | 17% |
| United States | $204K | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $145K | 6.8% |
| Austria | $114K | 5.3% |
| Spain | $68K | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $59K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $55K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $45K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $45K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.15 per kg, 25% above the world average of $15.38. 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.
Ink pad exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of ink pad by the United Kingdom reached $587 thousand in 2024 (11 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Italy (28%), Ireland (11%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Argentina grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $163K | 28% |
| Ireland | $63K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 10% |
| Belgium | $53K | 9% |
| Ukraine | $28K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $25K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18K | 3.1% |
| Australia | $16K | 2.7% |
| Argentina | $13K | 2.2% |
| Fiji | $12K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ink pad imports (HS 9612.20): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of ink pad imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ink pad worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 195 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply ink pad to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($851 thousand), followed by Japan (17%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of ink pad per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.15 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $15.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ink pad to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2020 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ink pad?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $587 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ink pad?
The HS code for ink pad is subheading 9612.20. 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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