Printing machinery parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing machinery parts by South Africa reached $12.2 million in 2024 (166 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 16% 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 | $12.2M | 166 t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 161 t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 164 t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 169 t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 137 t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 181 t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 155 t |
Where South Africa imports printing machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Germany (26%), United States (25%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.1M | 26% |
| United States | $3.0M | 25% |
| China | $1.9M | 16% |
| Italy | $817K | 6.7% |
| France | $528K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $494K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $390K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $384K | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $243K | 2% |
| Austria | $180K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $73.36 per kg, 89% above the world average of $38.85. 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.
Printing machinery parts exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.8 million of printing machinery parts in 2024 (59 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (16%), Namibia (13%), Zimbabwe (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+454% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $456K | 16% |
| Namibia | $372K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $265K | 9.3% |
| Botswana | $189K | 6.6% |
| Zambia | $175K | 6.2% |
| New Zealand | $171K | 6% |
| Russia | $150K | 5.3% |
| Australia | $138K | 4.8% |
| Lesotho | $86K | 3% |
| Malawi | $83K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa printing machinery parts imports (HS 8443.91): 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 8443.91: Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442: parts and accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of printing machinery parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported printing machinery parts worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing machinery parts to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by the United States (25%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $73.36 per kg in 2024, 89% above the world average of $38.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing machinery parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export printing machinery parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing machinery parts?
The HS code for printing machinery parts is subheading 8443.91. 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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