Printing press imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $87.4 million of printing press in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $127.8 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 | $87.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $100.0M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $127.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $115.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $83.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $106.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $104.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $64.3M | 5.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports printing press from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.1M | 51% |
| Germany | $12.2M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $8.1M | 9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 5.2% |
| India | $3.8M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $3.7M | 4.2% |
| France | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $968K | 1.1% |
| United States | $968K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 33% |
| 8443.13 | Offset printing press (sheet-fed) | 30% |
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 9.7% |
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 8.1% |
| 8443.16 | Flexographic printing machines | 5.5% |
| 8443.91 | Printing machinery parts | 4.6% |
| 8443.17 | Gravure printing machinery | 3.7% |
| 8443.39 | Standalone printer copiers | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.99 per kg, 65% 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 Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported printing press worth $365 thousand (58 tonnes). Most of it went to Benin (22%), India (17%), Italy (12%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $81K | 22% |
| India | $60K | 17% |
| Italy | $42K | 12% |
| China | $31K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 7.7% |
| Niger | $24K | 6.5% |
| Hong Kong | $22K | 6.1% |
| France | $15K | 4.1% |
| Kenya | $14K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $13K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported printing press worth $87.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($44.1 million), followed by Germany (14%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.99 per kg in 2024, 65% below 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 Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.3 million in 2017 to $87.4 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $127.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $98.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export printing press?
Yes. Nigeria exported $365 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, India and Italy. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $87.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8443.99 (33% of the value) and 8443.13 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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