Standalone printer copiers exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported standalone printer copiers worth $9.9 million (517 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.9M | 517 t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 421 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 367 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 252 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 466 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 194 t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 916 t |
Where South Africa exports standalone printer copiers to
The largest buyer markets were Namibia (20%), Botswana (18%), Zimbabwe (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $2.0M | 20% |
| Botswana | $1.7M | 18% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.2M | 13% |
| Mozambique | $720K | 7.3% |
| Eswatini | $673K | 6.8% |
| Kenya | $649K | 6.6% |
| Lesotho | $616K | 6.2% |
| Zambia | $610K | 6.2% |
| Malawi | $477K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $186K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.14 per kg, close to the world average of $20.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Standalone printer copiers imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported standalone printer copiers worth $6.4 million (420 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (45%), Thailand (17%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+440% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 45% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 17% |
| United States | $528K | 8.2% |
| Japan | $477K | 7.4% |
| Indonesia | $395K | 6.1% |
| Germany | $338K | 5.3% |
| Malaysia | $97K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $82K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $78K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa standalone printer copiers exports (HS 8443.39): 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 8443.39: Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, not capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network.
Common questions
What is the value of standalone printer copiers exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported standalone printer copiers worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 517 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy standalone printer copiers from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Botswana (18%) and Zimbabwe (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 53 buyer countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average export price of standalone printer copiers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.14 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $20.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of standalone printer copiers from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also import standalone printer copiers?
Yes. South Africa imported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Thailand and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for standalone printer copiers?
The HS code for standalone printer copiers is subheading 8443.39. 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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