Printing press imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported printing press worth $26.5 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $26.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $26.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $25.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $25.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $26.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $23.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 562 t |
Where Uganda imports printing press from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Germany (16%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.9M | 34% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 5% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $794K | 3% |
| Switzerland | $785K | 3% |
| India | $782K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $722K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 27% |
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 25% |
| 8443.16 | Flexographic printing machines | 13% |
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 12% |
| 8443.91 | Printing machinery parts | 7.1% |
| 8443.13 | Offset printing press (sheet-fed) | 5.5% |
| 8443.19 | Printing machinery (other types) | 4.2% |
| 8443.11 | Offset printing press (reel-fed) | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.25 per kg, 54% 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 Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported printing press worth $1.2 million (72 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Somalia (26%), United Arab Emirates (24%), Central African Republic (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $317K | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $288K | 24% |
| Central African Republic | $167K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $130K | 11% |
| South Sudan | $88K | 7.2% |
| Rwanda | $85K | 7% |
| Kenya | $82K | 6.7% |
| Denmark | $34K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $15K | 1.3% |
| Burundi | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda imported printing press worth $26.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Germany (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.25 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $28.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing press to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $26.5 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. The peak was 2019 at $26.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export printing press?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, the United Arab Emirates and the Central African Republic. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $25.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8443.99 (27% of the value) and 8443.31 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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