Printing press imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported printing press worth $17.0 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $21.7 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 | $17.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 877 t |
Where Senegal imports printing press from
Most of the value came from Spain (25%), France (23%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+482% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.2M | 25% |
| France | $4.0M | 23% |
| China | $3.4M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $785K | 4.6% |
| Vietnam | $494K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $448K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $304K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $290K | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $219K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 30% |
| 8443.16 | Flexographic printing machines | 21% |
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 14% |
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 13% |
| 8443.19 | Printing machinery (other types) | 6.1% |
| 8443.39 | Standalone printer copiers | 5.8% |
| 8443.11 | Offset printing press (reel-fed) | 3.2% |
| 8443.91 | Printing machinery parts | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.56 per kg, 67% 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 Senegal
Senegal exported $363 thousand of printing press in 2024 (54 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Morocco (23%), Cote d'Ivoire (20%), Nigeria (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $82K | 23% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $71K | 20% |
| Nigeria | $44K | 12% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $32K | 8.9% |
| Gambia | $28K | 7.8% |
| Canada | $26K | 7.1% |
| Cabo Verde | $22K | 6% |
| Mauritania | $17K | 4.6% |
| South Africa | $8K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $7K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal 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 Senegal?
Senegal imported printing press worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Senegal?
Spain was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by France (23%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 482% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.56 per kg in 2024, 67% 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 Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2019 at $21.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export printing press?
Yes. Senegal exported $363 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire and Nigeria. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8443.99 (30% of the value) and 8443.16 (21%).
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