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5. Inkwayz – Super Tech Ribbon Pvt. Ltd.
Market size of computer ribbon in India
The dimensions of the printer ribbon vary based on the area of application and type of printer.
Computer ribbons for print cartridges are available in different lengths varying from 10 to 50 metres
length. The typical width of the ribbon is one centimetre (0.01 metres). Based on the inputs received
from the industry players, the average area of inked fabric used in the cartridge is around 0.4 square
metres at per square metre price of around Rs.150. Replacement of ribbons is dependent on the usage
pattern relating to volume of pages printed with the month is usually on a monthly basis. The current
size and the future forecast of computer ribbon industry are given below:
DMP ribbon industry 2007-08 2012-13
Printer ribbon market volume
(‘000 units)
Printer ribbon usage (million
square metres)
Printer ribbon market (in
Crore)
27840 39667
12.9 18.4
193.8 290
Source: Industry survey, IMaCS Analysis
The market for computer ribbon industry in 2012-13 is expected to be worth Rs.290 Crore, up from an
Rs. 193.8 Crore in 2007-08. An inflationary increase of 5% has been assumed for the price of the
material as the prices are driven by price of Nylon 6. In volume terms, the usage of printer ribbon is
expected to grow from 12.9 million square metres in 2007-08 to 18.4 million square metres in 2012-
13. The growth in demand for computer ribbons is assumed to be 9% over the next five years driven
primarily by the increased usage of DMPs as bill printing solutions in merchandise retailing. The
assumed growth rate also takes into account the competition from thermal paper printing which
moderates the growth of DMP systems.
Abee Info consumables is the leading producer of computer printer ribbons in India.
Manufacturer Year Value (Rs. Crore)
Abee Info consumables (Printer ribbon) 2007-08 1.25
TVS – Electronics (Spares and Others) 2007-08 27.9
Wipro e-Peripherals 2007-08 NA