Offset printing press (sheet-fed) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported offset printing press (sheet-fed) worth $21.0 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $21.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 899 t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 754 t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 686 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports offset printing press (sheet-fed) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (37%), Japan (11%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.9M | 38% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 11% |
| China | $2.0M | 9.4% |
| United States | $1.6M | 7.8% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 5% |
| Italy | $932K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $844K | 4% |
| Malaysia | $781K | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $519K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $511K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, 76% below the world average of $12.84, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates offset printing press (sheet-fed) imports (HS 8443.13): 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 8443.13: Printing machinery: offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1.
Common questions
What is the value of offset printing press (sheet-fed) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported offset printing press (sheet-fed) worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply offset printing press (sheet-fed) to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Japan (11%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 729% on the year.
What is the average import price of offset printing press (sheet-fed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $12.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of offset printing press (sheet-fed) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2022 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for offset printing press (sheet-fed)?
The HS code for offset printing press (sheet-fed) is subheading 8443.13. 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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