Printing press imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported printing press worth $53.3 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $75.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $71.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $75.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $54.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $48.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $67.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $55.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $37.7M | 922 t |
Where Angola imports printing press from
Most of the value came from Belgium (25%), Germany (19%), Portugal (13%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+866% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $13.5M | 25% |
| Germany | $10.4M | 20% |
| Portugal | $6.7M | 13% |
| China | $5.2M | 9.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.0M | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 51% |
| 8443.17 | Gravure printing machinery | 12% |
| 8443.16 | Flexographic printing machines | 9.9% |
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 9.7% |
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 5.3% |
| 8443.13 | Offset printing press (sheet-fed) | 3.2% |
| 8443.14 | Letterpress printing machines (reel-fed) | 2.8% |
| 8443.91 | Printing machinery parts | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.75 per kg, 38% below the world average of $28.82, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing press exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported printing press worth $255 thousand (29 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (44%), Germany (22%), Eswatini (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $113K | 44% |
| Germany | $55K | 22% |
| Eswatini | $34K | 13% |
| Italy | $14K | 5.6% |
| Portugal | $10K | 4% |
| United States | $5K | 2% |
| South Africa | $4K | 1.7% |
| Namibia | $3K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 1% |
| Cameroon | $2K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola printing press imports (HS 8443): 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: Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of printing press imported by Angola?
Angola imported printing press worth $53.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Angola?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Portugal (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 866% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.75 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $28.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printing press to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.7 million in 2017 to $53.3 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $75.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.7 million a year.
Does Angola also export printing press?
Yes. Angola exported $255 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and Eswatini. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $53.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8443.99 (51% of the value) and 8443.17 (12%).
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