US Computer Manufacturer HP is claiming that up to 60 percent of refill ink cartridges sold in East Africa are counterfeit. 

From Network World: 

U.S. PC and printer maker Hewlett-Packard has said 60 percent of the refill products used in printers across East Africa are not genuine — a situation that is impacting sales heavily.

HP East Africa made the revelation as the company rolled out printing technology targeting the multi-million dollar regional graphic arts market.

Charles Munyororo, the HP general manager for the imaging and printing group for English-speaking Africa, said the products most affected are laser and ink cartridges used in printing machines, of which he says only 30 percent to 40 percent are genuine.

“These fake and counterfeits are finding their way into the regional market through Asia, mainly from China,” said Munyororo.