Printing press imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported printing press worth $33.9 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 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 | $33.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $41.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $29.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $38.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $31.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $36.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $36.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $32.1M | 1.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports printing press from
Most of the value came from France (24%), Germany (20%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $8.3M | 25% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 20% |
| China | $6.3M | 19% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $933K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $835K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $755K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $547K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $513K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 32% |
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 24% |
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 18% |
| 8443.39 | Standalone printer copiers | 8.5% |
| 8443.16 | Flexographic printing machines | 8.5% |
| 8443.13 | Offset printing press (sheet-fed) | 4.7% |
| 8443.91 | Printing machinery parts | 2.6% |
| 8443.17 | Gravure printing machinery | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.34 per kg, 68% 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 Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of printing press by Cote d'Ivoire reached $360 thousand in 2024 (29 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Senegal (23%), Nigeria (11%), Togo (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported printing press worth $33.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Cote d'Ivoire?
France was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Germany (20%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.34 per kg in 2024, 68% 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 Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.1 million in 2017 to $33.9 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $41.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.1 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export printing press?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $360 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Nigeria and Togo. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $33.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8443.99 (32% of the value) and 8443.32 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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