Networkable printer copiers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of networkable printer copiers by South Africa reached $66.9 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 38% on 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 | $66.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $48.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $55.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $50.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $42.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $61.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $62.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $62.2M | 1.6K t |
Where South Africa imports networkable printer copiers from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Netherlands (12%), Philippines (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.9M | 34% |
| Netherlands | $8.0M | 12% |
| Philippines | $6.2M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 8.5% |
| Japan | $4.0M | 6% |
| Vietnam | $2.7M | 4% |
| Indonesia | $2.3M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.33 per kg, close to the world average of $34.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Networkable printer copiers exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $10.9 million of networkable printer copiers in 2024 (378 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (33%), Mozambique (16%), Botswana (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $3.6M | 33% |
| Mozambique | $1.7M | 16% |
| Botswana | $980K | 9% |
| Zambia | $915K | 8.4% |
| Namibia | $892K | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $777K | 7.2% |
| Eswatini | $317K | 2.9% |
| DR Congo | $232K | 2.1% |
| Mauritius | $189K | 1.7% |
| Malawi | $169K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa networkable printer copiers imports (HS 8443.32): 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 8443.32: Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network.
Common questions
What is the value of networkable printer copiers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported networkable printer copiers worth $66.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply networkable printer copiers to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($22.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and the Philippines (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 453% on the year.
What is the average import price of networkable printer copiers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.33 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $34.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of networkable printer copiers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.2 million in 2017 to $66.9 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $56.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export networkable printer copiers?
Yes. South Africa exported $10.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $56.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for networkable printer copiers?
The HS code for networkable printer copiers is subheading 8443.32. 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?
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