Printing press imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported printing press worth $147.4 million (14.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $241.7 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 | $147.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $130.7M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $212.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $241.7M | 23.4K t |
| 2020 | $213.5M | 22.7K t |
| 2019 | $206.3M | 30.2K t |
| 2018 | $191.3M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $108.6M | 12.3K t |
Where Egypt imports printing press from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Germany (16%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.1M | 24% |
| Germany | $24.2M | 16% |
| Italy | $16.0M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $8.7M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $8.0M | 5.4% |
| Vietnam | $7.4M | 5% |
| Japan | $5.6M | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $4.2M | 2.8% |
| France | $4.1M | 2.8% |
| United States | $3.6M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91 | 25% |
| 8443.39 | Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, not capable of connecting to an automatic data… | 14% |
| 8443.31 | Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission… | 14% |
| 8443.32 | Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data… | 13% |
| 8443.13 | Printing machinery: offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1 | 12% |
| 8443.19 | Printing machinery: used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1 | 11% |
| 8443.16 | Printing machinery: flexographic | 4.5% |
| 8443.11 | Printing machinery: offset, reel-fed | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.40 per kg, 64% 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 Egypt
Exports of printing press by Egypt reached $2.4 million in 2024 (102 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (23%), China (10%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $544K | 23% |
| China | $240K | 10% |
| France | $232K | 9.8% |
| Sweden | $214K | 9% |
| Malta | $139K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $131K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $116K | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $98K | 4.1% |
| Zambia | $66K | 2.8% |
| Russia | $63K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 Egypt?
Egypt imported printing press worth $147.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($35.1 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.40 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $28.82 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of printing press to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $108.6 million in 2017 to $147.4 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2021 at $241.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export printing press?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, China and France. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $145.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8443.99 (25% of the value) and 8443.39 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8443 page.
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