Printing press imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing press by Namibia reached $27.2 million in 2024 (840 tonnes). That is 15% more 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 | $27.2M | 840 t |
| 2023 | $23.7M | 663 t |
| 2022 | $22.3M | 605 t |
| 2021 | $24.0M | 662 t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 673 t |
| 2019 | $29.1M | 712 t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 568 t |
| 2017 | $22.6M | 895 t |
Where Namibia imports printing press from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $17.0M | 62% |
| Japan | $4.0M | 15% |
| China | $3.7M | 14% |
| Thailand | $525K | 1.9% |
| Vietnam | $511K | 1.9% |
| France | $403K | 1.5% |
| United States | $201K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $155K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $148K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 59% |
| 8443.39 | Standalone printer copiers | 13% |
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 12% |
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 9.3% |
| 8443.91 | Printing machinery parts | 5.1% |
| 8443.19 | Printing machinery (other types) | 1.3% |
| 8443.13 | Offset printing press (sheet-fed) | 0.7% |
| 8443.11 | Offset printing press (reel-fed) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.38 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 Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia 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 Namibia?
Namibia imported printing press worth $27.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 840 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($17.0 million), followed by Japan (15%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.38 per kg in 2024, 12% above 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 Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.6 million in 2017 to $27.2 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $30.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8443.99 (58% of the value) and 8443.39 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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