Gravure printing machinery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in gravure printing machinery was worth $299.9 million in 2024, about 19.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017, and down 6% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $299.9M | 19.8K t |
| 2023 | $317.5M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $263.6M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $246.0M | 18.4K t |
| 2020 | $251.9M | 16.1K t |
| 2019 | $283.0M | 37.2K t |
| 2018 | $332.5M | 20.8K t |
| 2017 | $326.2M | 16.8K t |
Top gravure printing machinery exporting countries
Exports are led by China (32%), Italy (12%) and Germany (11%). 52 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $95.4M | 32% |
| Italy | $37.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $32.9M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $27.9M | 9.3% |
| Switzerland | $22.0M | 7.3% |
| India | $19.1M | 6.4% |
| Japan | $16.2M | 5.4% |
| Austria | $13.8M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $8.5M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $5.8M | 2% |
| France | $4.8M | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.0M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of China and Thailand. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 131 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $29.6M | 9.9% |
| China | $28.9M | 9.6% |
| Thailand | $22.6M | 7.5% |
| Indonesia | $21.7M | 7.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $16.8M | 5.6% |
| Vietnam | $15.2M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $13.1M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $12.1M | 4% |
| Iran | $11.1M | 3.7% |
| Pakistan | $10.9M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $10.1M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $9.2M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $74.12 per kg and China $8.39 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Related product types
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- Standalone printer copiers
- Printing machinery parts
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Who is behind these numbers in this market?
The shipment records behind Gravure printing machinery (HS 8443.17) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8443.17: Printing machinery: gravure. HS 8443 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most gravure printing machinery?
China exported $95.4 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Italy (12%) and Germany (11%). In all, 52 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most gravure printing machinery?
India imported $29.6 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of China (10%) and Thailand (8%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in gravure printing machinery?
It was worth $299.9 million in 2024, about 19.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $332.5 million. 52 countries reported exports and 131 reported imports.
What is the average price of gravure printing machinery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $74.12 per kg and China $8.39 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for gravure printing machinery?
The HS code for gravure printing machinery is subheading 8443.17, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8443 page.
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