Letterpress printing machines (reel-fed) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in letterpress printing machines (reel-fed) was worth $79.3 million in 2024, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $79.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $75.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $58.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $62.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $62.5M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $80.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $95.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $80.0M | 9.9K t |
Top letterpress printing machines (reel-fed) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 43% of world exports, followed by Italy and Japan. The top three supply 74% between them, out of 61 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.1M | 43% |
| Italy | $13.4M | 17% |
| Japan | $11.0M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 4.5% |
| Denmark | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| India | $920K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $918K | 1.2% |
| Slovenia | $804K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $747K | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of India and South Korea. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 25% across 157 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $7.4M | 9.3% |
| India | $6.4M | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $5.7M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $3.7M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 4.5% |
| France | $3.0M | 3.8% |
| China | $2.8M | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $2.7M | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $2.3M | 2.9% |
| Russia | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $2.1M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $61.06 per kg and China $7.53 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.
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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 8443.14: Printing machinery: letterpress, reel-fed, excluding flexographic printing. HS 8443 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most letterpress printing machines (reel-fed)?
China exported $34.1 million in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by Italy (17%) and Japan (14%). In all, 61 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most letterpress printing machines (reel-fed)?
Vietnam imported $7.4 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of India (8%) and South Korea (7%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in letterpress printing machines (reel-fed)?
It was worth $79.3 million in 2024, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $95.9 million. 61 countries reported exports and 157 reported imports.
What is the average price of letterpress printing machines (reel-fed) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $61.06 per kg and China $7.53 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for letterpress printing machines (reel-fed)?
The HS code for letterpress printing machines (reel-fed) is subheading 8443.14, 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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