Offset printing press (reel-fed) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in offset printing press (reel-fed) was worth $240.9 million in 2024, about 24.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 40% since 2017, and down 34% 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 | $240.9M | 24.0K t |
| 2023 | $364.7M | 38.7K t |
| 2022 | $296.7M | 28.4K t |
| 2021 | $319.6M | 31.0K t |
| 2020 | $340.0M | 35.7K t |
| 2019 | $409.6M | 66.1K t |
| 2018 | $506.8M | 40.8K t |
| 2017 | $399.5M | 44.5K t |
Top offset printing press (reel-fed) exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (23%), China (11%) and Japan (8%). 107 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $55.4M | 23% |
| China | $27.3M | 11% |
| Japan | $18.5M | 7.7% |
| United States | $16.6M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $16.6M | 6.9% |
| Switzerland | $15.3M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $13.9M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $13.3M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $11.3M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $8.1M | 3.4% |
| France | $7.6M | 3.1% |
| India | $5.9M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 182 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.0M | 13% |
| South Korea | $21.0M | 8.7% |
| United States | $17.3M | 7.2% |
| Mexico | $12.5M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $12.2M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $11.4M | 4.7% |
| Canada | $8.1M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $7.6M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $6.3M | 2.6% |
| India | $6.1M | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $5.9M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $5.7M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $36.84 per kg and the Netherlands $2.70 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 8443.11: Printing machinery: offset, reel-fed. HS 8443 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most offset printing press (reel-fed)?
Germany exported $55.4 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by China (11%) and Japan (8%). In all, 107 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most offset printing press (reel-fed)?
China imported $30.0 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (9%) and the United States (7%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in offset printing press (reel-fed)?
It was worth $240.9 million in 2024, about 24.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 40% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $506.8 million. 107 countries reported exports and 182 reported imports.
What is the average price of offset printing press (reel-fed) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $36.84 per kg and the Netherlands $2.70 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for offset printing press (reel-fed)?
The HS code for offset printing press (reel-fed) is subheading 8443.11, 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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