Offset printing press (sheet-fed) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of offset printing press (sheet-fed) by the United Kingdom reached $71.5 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 117 countries. That is 68% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $71.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $42.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $42.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $45.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $46.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $59.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $64.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $61.2M | 8.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports offset printing press (sheet-fed) to
The largest buyer markets were China (38%), Canada (10%), Pakistan (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.98 per kg, 22% 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.
Offset printing press (sheet-fed) imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of offset printing press (sheet-fed) by the United Kingdom reached $56.8 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Germany alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $37.8M | 67% |
| Japan | $5.9M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| France | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| United States | $1.1M | 2% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $887K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $747K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom offset printing press (sheet-fed) exports (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) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported offset printing press (sheet-fed) worth $71.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 117 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries buy offset printing press (sheet-fed) from the United Kingdom?
China was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($27.4 million), followed by Canada (10%) and Pakistan (7%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 93 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average export price of offset printing press (sheet-fed) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.98 per kg in 2024, 22% 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 exports of offset printing press (sheet-fed) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $61.2 million in 2017 to $71.5 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $54.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import offset printing press (sheet-fed)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $56.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Japan and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.8 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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