Offset printing press (reel-fed) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $13.3 million of offset printing press (reel-fed) in 2024 (422 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $55.5 million.
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 | $13.3M | 422 t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $55.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $48.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $33.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $48.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $33.2M | 3.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports offset printing press (reel-fed) to
Canada alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $7.2M | 54% |
| United States | $1.4M | 11% |
| China | $1.0M | 7.7% |
| Ireland | $705K | 5.3% |
| India | $539K | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $501K | 3.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $406K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $187K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $145K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $121K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.42 per kg, 213% above the world average of $10.03. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Offset printing press (reel-fed) imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $3.8 million of offset printing press (reel-fed) in 2024 (590 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Denmark (44%), Germany (22%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $1.7M | 44% |
| Germany | $837K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $578K | 15% |
| United States | $229K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $115K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $66K | 1.7% |
| France | $64K | 1.7% |
| Ireland | $43K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $42K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom offset printing press (reel-fed) exports (HS 8443.11): 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 8443.11: Printing machinery: offset, reel-fed.
Common questions
What is the value of offset printing press (reel-fed) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported offset printing press (reel-fed) worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 422 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 107 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy offset printing press (reel-fed) from the United Kingdom?
Canada was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by the United States (11%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 71 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 825% on the year.
What is the average export price of offset printing press (reel-fed) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $31.42 per kg in 2024, 213% above the world average of $10.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of offset printing press (reel-fed) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $33.2 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2021 at $55.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import offset printing press (reel-fed)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for offset printing press (reel-fed)?
The HS code for offset printing press (reel-fed) is subheading 8443.11. 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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