Own Brand HP 363 Multipack - Full Set of 6 Ink Cartridges (Cartridge People)

Thank you for your correspondence regarding the price increase of your compatible cartridges.

Please allow me to explain the reason behind the movement in price.

The majority of our compatible cartridges are purchased from China

As a result of the Corona Virus in Europe, the collection of empty cartridges, the main component used in manufacturing, has been severely impacted. The cost of empty cartridges in China have therefore increased by 40%. Labour costs in China have also increased, as the availability of factory workers has been impacted by lockdowns and restriction of movement after Chinese New Year.

In addition to the above, we have received a 5% increase in postal costs with effect from February 1st.

If you take these price increases and currency fluctuations into account, you will see that we have not passed all of them on to our customers.

I am sure that once retail and supply chains revert to normal, that price increases in most consumer goods purchased from China will be similar to those that you have experienced with your cartridges.

I hope that the above explanation will satisfy you, and you are reassured that we are trying to maintain the best prices and quality for our customers.