Offset printing press (sheet-fed) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of offset printing press (sheet-fed) by South Africa reached $8.0 million in 2024 (305 tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $24.2 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 | $8.0M | 305 t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 618 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 158 t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 448 t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 859 t |
| 2018 | $24.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 1.1K t |
Where South Africa imports offset printing press (sheet-fed) from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (43%), Germany (34%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+474% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $3.5M | 43% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 34% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 13% |
| Japan | $427K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $104K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $46K | 0.6% |
| France | $43K | 0.5% |
| India | $25K | 0.3% |
| China | $21K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.29 per kg, 105% 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 South Africa
Exports of offset printing press (sheet-fed) by South Africa reached $2.7 million in 2024 (17.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+360% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.7M | 62% |
| United Arab Emirates | $284K | 11% |
| India | $93K | 3.5% |
| Tanzania | $90K | 3.4% |
| Botswana | $85K | 3.2% |
| Namibia | $74K | 2.8% |
| Malawi | $55K | 2% |
| Nigeria | $53K | 2% |
| Chad | $52K | 1.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $43K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa imported offset printing press (sheet-fed) worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 305 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply offset printing press (sheet-fed) to South Africa?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Germany (34%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 474% on the year.
What is the average import price of offset printing press (sheet-fed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.29 per kg in 2024, 105% above the world average of $12.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of offset printing press (sheet-fed) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $24.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export offset printing press (sheet-fed)?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the United Arab Emirates and India. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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