Offset printing press (reel-fed) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $17.3 million of offset printing press (reel-fed) in 2024 (758 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 182 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 62% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $60.3 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 | $17.3M | 758 t |
| 2023 | $45.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 546 t |
| 2021 | $41.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $60.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $52.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $41.1M | 864 t |
| 2017 | $30.2M | 1.6K t |
Where the United States imports offset printing press (reel-fed) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (27%), France (25%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.7M | 27% |
| France | $4.3M | 25% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 8.2% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 7.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 7.6% |
| Costa Rica | $535K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $456K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $432K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $225K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.77 per kg, 127% 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) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported offset printing press (reel-fed) worth $16.6 million (706 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. Mexico alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $10.9M | 65% |
| Guatemala | $805K | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $704K | 4.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $408K | 2.5% |
| Honduras | $332K | 2% |
| Spain | $275K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $229K | 1.4% |
| India | $215K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $208K | 1.3% |
| Panama | $205K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States offset printing press (reel-fed) imports (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) imported by the United States?
The United States imported offset printing press (reel-fed) worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 758 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 182 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply offset printing press (reel-fed) to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by France (25%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of offset printing press (reel-fed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.77 per kg in 2024, 127% above the world average of $10.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of offset printing press (reel-fed) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.2 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2020 at $60.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export offset printing press (reel-fed)?
Yes. The United States exported $16.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Guatemala and Brazil. That compares with imports of $17.3 million in the same 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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