🇺🇸 United States exports of typewriter ribbons: 2024 trade data
Exports of typewriter ribbons by the United States reached $144.1 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 146 countries for exports of this product. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $219.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of typewriter ribbons by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $157.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $198.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $174.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $169.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $206.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $219.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $211.1M | 7.8K t |
Where the United States exports typewriter ribbons to
Most of it went to Mexico (29%), Canada (10%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $42.5M | 30% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $14.8M | 10% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $13.5M | 9.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $5.2M | 3.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $5.1M | 3.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $4.4M | 3.1% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $4.1M | 2.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $3.4M | 2.3% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $3.2M | 2.2% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $2.8M | 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 | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9612.
Average export price of typewriter ribbons
The average declared value was about $27.34 per kg, 34% 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.
The United States also imports typewriter ribbons
Imports of typewriter ribbons by the United States reached $59.7 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. Most of the value came from China (27%), South Korea (17%), Mexico (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $16.3M | 27% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $10.4M | 18% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $7.0M | 12% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $5.4M | 9.1% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $2.9M | 4.8% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $2.8M | 4.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.7M | 4.5% |
| Taiwan | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.1M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 States: questions
What is the value of typewriter ribbons imported by the United States?
The United States imported typewriter ribbons worth $59.7 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import typewriter ribbons from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (27%), South Korea (17%), Mexico (12%).
What is the average import price of typewriter ribbons in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $23.45 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $20.34 per kg.
Does the United States export typewriter ribbons?
Yes. The United States exported typewriter ribbons worth $144.1 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, 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 States?
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