Gravure printing machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported gravure printing machinery worth $8.8 million (282 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $22.4 million.
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 | $8.8M | 282 t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 584 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 176 t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 214 t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 407 t |
| 2019 | $22.4M | 569 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 291 t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 641 t |
Where the United States imports gravure printing machinery from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.2M | 70% |
| China | $2.1M | 24% |
| Indonesia | $231K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $108K | 1.2% |
| Israel | $61K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 0.7% |
| India | $19K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.2% |
| Uruguay | $7K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.02 per kg, 105% above the world average of $15.12. 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.
Gravure printing machinery exports from the United States
The United States exported $3.6 million of gravure printing machinery in 2024 (271 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Thailand (30%), China (12%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.1M | 31% |
| China | $428K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $371K | 10% |
| India | $350K | 9.6% |
| Hong Kong | $252K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $231K | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $188K | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $151K | 4.2% |
| Canada | $150K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $119K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States gravure printing machinery imports (HS 8443.17): 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 8443.17: Printing machinery: gravure.
Common questions
What is the value of gravure printing machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported gravure printing machinery worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 282 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 131 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply gravure printing machinery to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by China (24%) and Indonesia (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of gravure printing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.02 per kg in 2024, 105% above the world average of $15.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gravure printing machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2019 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export gravure printing machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, China and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for gravure printing machinery?
The HS code for gravure printing machinery is subheading 8443.17. 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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