Printing press imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing press by Ghana reached $32.4 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $44.2 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 | $32.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $27.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $35.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $44.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $29.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $35.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $25.1M | 2.0K t |
Where Ghana imports printing press from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (41%), China (27%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $13.4M | 41% |
| China | $8.8M | 27% |
| India | $2.6M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| United States | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $627K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $538K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $424K | 1.3% |
| France | $384K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $241K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 65% |
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 9.9% |
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 5.9% |
| 8443.17 | Gravure printing machinery | 4.5% |
| 8443.16 | Flexographic printing machines | 4.2% |
| 8443.39 | Standalone printer copiers | 3.9% |
| 8443.11 | Offset printing press (reel-fed) | 1.6% |
| 8443.19 | Printing machinery (other types) | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.61 per kg, 60% 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 Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported printing press worth $219 thousand (32 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $116K | 53% |
| Zambia | $37K | 17% |
| Zimbabwe | $34K | 16% |
| Germany | $12K | 5.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $7K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $3K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.5% |
| Togo | $1K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana 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 Ghana?
Ghana imported printing press worth $32.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by China (27%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 755% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.61 per kg in 2024, 60% 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 Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.1 million in 2017 to $32.4 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2020 at $44.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also export printing press?
Yes. Ghana exported $219 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Zambia and Zimbabwe. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $32.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8443.99 (65% of the value) and 8443.32 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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