Printing press imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing press by Morocco reached $199.6 million in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% 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 | $199.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $206.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $194.4M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $176.5M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $153.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $163.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $155.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $163.1M | 8.2K t |
Where Morocco imports printing press from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Germany (19%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $57.5M | 29% |
| Germany | $37.5M | 19% |
| Japan | $22.1M | 11% |
| Spain | $14.3M | 7.2% |
| Vietnam | $11.6M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $11.2M | 5.6% |
| France | $6.6M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $4.8M | 2.4% |
| Philippines | $4.5M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 2% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 44% |
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 23% |
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 17% |
| 8443.16 | Flexographic printing machines | 5.8% |
| 8443.13 | Offset printing press (sheet-fed) | 3.1% |
| 8443.39 | Standalone printer copiers | 2.6% |
| 8443.19 | Printing machinery (other types) | 1.5% |
| 8443.17 | Gravure printing machinery | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.95 per kg, 41% 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 Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported printing press worth $40.4 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). France alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $29.7M | 74% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $862K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $284K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $270K | 0.7% |
| Malta | $239K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $228K | 0.6% |
| Senegal | $197K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco 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 Morocco?
Morocco imported printing press worth $199.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($57.5 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.95 per kg in 2024, 41% 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 Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $163.1 million in 2017 to $199.6 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2023 at $206.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $176.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export printing press?
Yes. Morocco exported $40.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United Kingdom and Germany. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $159.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8443.99 (44% of the value) and 8443.31 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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