Printing component machinery parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in printing component machinery parts was worth $188.1 million in 2024, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 29% since 2017, and down 14% 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 | $188.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $218.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $233.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $230.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $216.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $243.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $262.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $266.8M | 6.3K t |
Top printing component machinery parts exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (16%), Italy (12%) and China (9%). 101 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 37%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $29.9M | 16% |
| Italy | $22.2M | 12% |
| China | $17.1M | 9.1% |
| Japan | $15.3M | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $11.9M | 6.4% |
| United States | $11.9M | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $10.4M | 5.5% |
| Bulgaria | $10.3M | 5.5% |
| Canada | $9.8M | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $5.0M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 2.4% |
| France | $3.8M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (12%), Germany (9%) and the Netherlands (8%). 173 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $22.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $16.4M | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $15.2M | 8.1% |
| Romania | $12.3M | 6.5% |
| France | $11.5M | 6.1% |
| Malaysia | $9.1M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $7.5M | 4% |
| China | $7.2M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $6.5M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $6.5M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $4.4M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $50.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $216.86 per kg and China $19.07 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 8442.40: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components: parts thereof. HS 8442 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most printing component machinery parts?
Germany exported $29.9 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Italy (12%) and China (9%). In all, 101 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most printing component machinery parts?
The United States imported $22.5 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in printing component machinery parts?
It was worth $188.1 million in 2024, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $266.8 million. 101 countries reported exports and 173 reported imports.
What is the average price of printing component machinery parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $50.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $216.86 per kg and China $19.07 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 printing component machinery parts?
The HS code for printing component machinery parts is subheading 8442.40, 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 8442 page.
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