Printing press imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported printing press worth $14.5 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $14.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 925 t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 723 t |
Where Cameroon imports printing press from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), France (23%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 40% |
| France | $3.4M | 23% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $889K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $703K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $264K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $227K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $141K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $139K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 33% |
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 33% |
| 8443.16 | Flexographic printing machines | 9.8% |
| 8443.39 | Standalone printer copiers | 9.2% |
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 7.4% |
| 8443.19 | Printing machinery (other types) | 2.8% |
| 8443.17 | Gravure printing machinery | 2.6% |
| 8443.13 | Offset printing press (sheet-fed) | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.07 per kg, 69% 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 Cameroon
Cameroon exported $338 thousand of printing press in 2024 (5 tonnes). Most of it went to Denmark (32%), United States (32%), South Africa (20%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+443% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $110K | 33% |
| United States | $108K | 32% |
| South Africa | $69K | 20% |
| Germany | $24K | 7.2% |
| Central African Republic | $11K | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $5K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $4K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $3K | 1% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.3% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon 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 Cameroon?
Cameroon imported printing press worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by France (23%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.07 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $28.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing press to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2019 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export printing press?
Yes. Cameroon exported $338 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Denmark, the United States and South Africa. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8443.99 (33% of the value) and 8443.32 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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