Printing press imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing press by Botswana reached $22.5 million in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $30.3 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 | $22.5M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $27.9M | 583 t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 622 t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 575 t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 544 t |
| 2019 | $22.0M | 721 t |
| 2018 | $30.3M | 855 t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 766 t |
Where Botswana imports printing press from
South Africa alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $21.7M | 97% |
| China | $354K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $80K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $54K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $52K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $39K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 0.1% |
| United States | $19K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 69% |
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 15% |
| 8443.39 | Standalone printer copiers | 8.1% |
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 5.4% |
| 8443.91 | Printing machinery parts | 1.2% |
| 8443.13 | Offset printing press (sheet-fed) | 0.4% |
| 8443.19 | Printing machinery (other types) | 0.4% |
| 8443.11 | Offset printing press (reel-fed) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, 92% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana 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 Botswana?
Botswana imported printing press worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by China (2%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 455% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $28.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing press to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $30.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8443.99 (69% of the value) and 8443.31 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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