Offset printing press (sheet-fed) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $25.3 million of offset printing press (sheet-fed) in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $25.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 582 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 396 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 284 t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 693 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 379 t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 599 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports offset printing press (sheet-fed) from
Germany alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+446% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $16.8M | 66% |
| China | $4.2M | 17% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 7% |
| United States | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $318K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $223K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $186K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $114K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $108K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $76K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.61 per kg, 29% above the world average of $12.84. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Offset printing press (sheet-fed) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.5 million of offset printing press (sheet-fed) in 2024 (402 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (49%), United Arab Emirates (31%), Egypt (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $747K | 49% |
| United Arab Emirates | $471K | 31% |
| Egypt | $172K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $76K | 5% |
| Jordan | $38K | 2.5% |
| Kuwait | $6K | 0.4% |
| Yemen | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia offset printing press (sheet-fed) imports (HS 8443.13): 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 8443.13: Printing machinery: offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1.
Common questions
What is the value of offset printing press (sheet-fed) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported offset printing press (sheet-fed) worth $25.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply offset printing press (sheet-fed) to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by China (17%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 446% on the year.
What is the average import price of offset printing press (sheet-fed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.61 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $12.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of offset printing press (sheet-fed) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $25.3 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export offset printing press (sheet-fed)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for offset printing press (sheet-fed)?
The HS code for offset printing press (sheet-fed) is subheading 8443.13. 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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