Printing press imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $76.3 million of printing press in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $76.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $74.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $78.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $63.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $60.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $71.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $66.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $46.0M | 2.1K t |
Where Tunisia imports printing press from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Germany (22%), Philippines (7%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.6M | 34% |
| Germany | $16.9M | 22% |
| Philippines | $5.0M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $5.0M | 6.5% |
| Thailand | $3.4M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $2.6M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 3.2% |
| France | $2.3M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 32% |
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 31% |
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 14% |
| 8443.13 | Offset printing press (sheet-fed) | 10% |
| 8443.19 | Printing machinery (other types) | 5.2% |
| 8443.16 | Flexographic printing machines | 3.2% |
| 8443.91 | Printing machinery parts | 1.7% |
| 8443.39 | Standalone printer copiers | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.06 per kg, close to the world average of $28.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing press exports from Tunisia
Exports of printing press by Tunisia reached $4.9 million in 2024 (84 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (25%), France (20%), Austria (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.2M | 25% |
| France | $986K | 20% |
| Austria | $707K | 15% |
| Libya | $546K | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $478K | 9.8% |
| China | $271K | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $108K | 2.2% |
| Algeria | $105K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $82K | 1.7% |
| Mauritania | $61K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia imported printing press worth $76.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($25.6 million), followed by Germany (22%) and the Philippines (7%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.06 per kg in 2024, close to 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 Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.0 million in 2017 to $76.3 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $78.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export printing press?
Yes. Tunisia exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, France and Austria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $71.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8443.31 (32% of the value) and 8443.99 (31%).
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