Printing press imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $28.2 million of printing press in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $37.1 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 | $28.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $33.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $37.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $29.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $34.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $18.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports printing press from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Japan (7%), Germany (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.5M | 34% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 7% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 6.1% |
| India | $1.6M | 5.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 4% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Philippines | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Kenya | $994K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $928K | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 21% |
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 18% |
| 8443.13 | Offset printing press (sheet-fed) | 17% |
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 15% |
| 8443.16 | Flexographic printing machines | 12% |
| 8443.39 | Standalone printer copiers | 5.5% |
| 8443.91 | Printing machinery parts | 4.7% |
| 8443.19 | Printing machinery (other types) | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.62 per kg, 70% below the world average of $28.82, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing press exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported printing press worth $547 thousand (154 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (31%), Kenya (24%), India (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $171K | 31% |
| Kenya | $130K | 24% |
| India | $83K | 15% |
| France | $50K | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 3.6% |
| Zambia | $15K | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12K | 2.3% |
| Burundi | $11K | 2% |
| Uganda | $10K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $9K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania printing press imports (HS 8443): 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: Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of printing press imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported printing press worth $28.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Japan (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.62 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $28.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing press to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.7 million in 2017 to $28.2 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $37.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export printing press?
Yes. Tanzania exported $547 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Kenya and India. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $27.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8443.32 (21% of the value) and 8443.99 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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