🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of typewriter ribbons: 2024 trade data
Imports of typewriter ribbons by the United Kingdom reached $74.6 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 214 countries for imports of this product. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $144.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of typewriter ribbons by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $66.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $56.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $62.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $75.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $92.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $111.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $144.3M | 7.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports typewriter ribbons from
Most of the value came from Japan (30%), France (23%), South Korea (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $22.4M | 30% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $17.2M | 23% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $9.9M | 13% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.2M | 9.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $5.1M | 6.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.4M | 4.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.9M | 3.9% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $928K | 1.2% |
Types of typewriter ribbons 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 | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9612.
Average import price of typewriter ribbons
The average declared value was about $18.43 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.
The United Kingdom also exports typewriter ribbons
Exports of typewriter ribbons by the United Kingdom reached $45.7 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 146 countries. Most of it went to France (32%), Netherlands (12%), Germany (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $14.6M | 32% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5.4M | 12% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.4M | 7.4% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $2.1M | 4.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $995K | 2.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $986K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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.
Typewriter ribbons trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of typewriter ribbons imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported typewriter ribbons worth $74.6 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import typewriter ribbons from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Japan (30%), France (23%), South Korea (13%).
What is the average import price of typewriter ribbons in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $18.43 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $20.34 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export typewriter ribbons?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported typewriter ribbons worth $45.7 million in 2024, mainly to France, Netherlands, Germany.
What is the HS code for typewriter ribbons?
Typewriter ribbons falls under HS heading 9612 (Typewriter, similar ribbons, inked, otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading typewriter ribbons with the United Kingdom?
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