Printing press imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported printing press worth $18.3 million (666 tonnes). Value fell 62% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $48.3 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 | $18.3M | 666 t |
| 2023 | $48.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $23.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 757 t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 681 t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 745 t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 691 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 298 t |
Where the DR Congo imports printing press from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (26%), Germany (19%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+490% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $4.7M | 26% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 19% |
| China | $2.2M | 12% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 9.9% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 8.8% |
| France | $1.0M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $733K | 4% |
| India | $376K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $370K | 2% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 28% |
| 8443.19 | Printing machinery (other types) | 24% |
| 8443.16 | Flexographic printing machines | 13% |
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 11% |
| 8443.13 | Offset printing press (sheet-fed) | 11% |
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 7.2% |
| 8443.39 | Standalone printer copiers | 2.8% |
| 8443.91 | Printing machinery parts | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.50 per kg, close to the world average of $28.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported printing press worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 666 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to the DR Congo?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Germany (19%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 490% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.50 per kg in 2024, close to 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 the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. The peak was 2023 at $48.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8443.99 (28% of the value) and 8443.19 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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