EU External Trade - Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes, Ink-pads

Extra-EU sourcing of Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes, Ink-pads is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 44.4% of imports (€13.6M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (28.4%). With an HHI of 3032, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes, Ink-pads to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (24.6%, €7.4M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes, Ink-pads are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 22.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-12.8%) while exports were rising (14.1%), signalling a structural market shift.