Printing machinery parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in printing machinery parts was worth $2.24 billion in 2024, about 57.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $2.24B | 57.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.27B | 59.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.35B | 64.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.43B | 65.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.18B | 61.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.67B | 83.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.78B | 84.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.51B | 81.4K t |
Top printing machinery parts exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by China and Israel. The top three supply 41% between them, out of 160 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $492.6M | 22% |
| China | $229.6M | 10% |
| Israel | $194.1M | 8.7% |
| United States | $187.6M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $113.2M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $103.5M | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $90.6M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $83.9M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $72.5M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $71.2M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $63.1M | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $58.7M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 212 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $342.0M | 15% |
| Germany | $268.1M | 12% |
| China | $127.8M | 5.7% |
| Indonesia | $108.6M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $71.7M | 3.2% |
| France | $63.0M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $62.5M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $59.4M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $57.9M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $54.5M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $51.8M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $49.2M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $38.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Israel averaged $76.29 per kg and China $21.49 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
- Offset printing press (reel-fed)
- Offset printing press (sheet-fed)
- Letterpress printing machines (reel-fed)
- Flexographic printing machines
- Gravure printing machinery
- Printing machinery (other types)
- Multifunction printer copiers
- Networkable printer copiers
- Standalone printer copiers
- Printing machinery parts (other)
Who is behind these numbers in this market?
The shipment records behind Printing machinery parts (HS 8443.91) 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 8443.91: Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442: parts and accessories. HS 8443 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most printing machinery parts?
Germany exported $492.6 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by China (10%) and Israel (9%). In all, 160 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most printing machinery parts?
The United States imported $342.0 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany (12%) and China (6%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in printing machinery parts?
It was worth $2.24 billion in 2024, about 57.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $2.78 billion. 160 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of printing machinery parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $38.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Israel averaged $76.29 per kg and China $21.49 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 printing machinery parts?
The HS code for printing machinery parts is subheading 8443.91, 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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