Multifunction printer copiers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported multifunction printer copiers worth $103.3 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $208.9 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 | $103.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $164.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $185.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $153.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $133.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $194.8M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $208.9M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $172.9M | 10.3K t |
Where South Africa imports multifunction printer copiers from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (28%), Netherlands (23%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $29.1M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $23.7M | 23% |
| China | $16.9M | 16% |
| Philippines | $6.3M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | $4.9M | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $3.6M | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $3.6M | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $2.7M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.23 per kg, 26% above the world average of $16.81. 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.
Multifunction printer copiers exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported multifunction printer copiers worth $15.0 million (788 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (23%), Netherlands (16%), Namibia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $3.5M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 16% |
| Namibia | $2.1M | 14% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.0M | 6.9% |
| Mozambique | $1.0M | 6.7% |
| Eswatini | $868K | 5.8% |
| Hong Kong | $660K | 4.4% |
| France | $564K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $559K | 3.7% |
| Zambia | $457K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa multifunction printer copiers imports (HS 8443.31): 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 8443.31: Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network.
Common questions
What is the value of multifunction printer copiers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported multifunction printer copiers worth $103.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply multifunction printer copiers to South Africa?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($29.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (23%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of multifunction printer copiers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.23 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $16.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of multifunction printer copiers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $172.9 million in 2017 to $103.3 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $208.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $164.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export multifunction printer copiers?
Yes. South Africa exported $15.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, the Netherlands and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $88.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for multifunction printer copiers?
The HS code for multifunction printer copiers is subheading 8443.31. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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