Offset printing press (sheet-fed) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of offset printing press (sheet-fed) by the United States reached $157.5 million in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $282.9 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 | $157.5M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $282.9M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $226.9M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $204.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $152.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $210.5M | 16.3K t |
| 2018 | $216.3M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $247.3M | 15.6K t |
Where the United States imports offset printing press (sheet-fed) from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $105.9M | 67% |
| Japan | $27.3M | 17% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 3% |
| Malaysia | $3.7M | 2.4% |
| China | $3.0M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 1.5% |
| Austria | $1.6M | 1% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 0.9% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 0.9% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.87 per kg, close to the world average of $12.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Offset printing press (sheet-fed) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported offset printing press (sheet-fed) worth $70.7 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 117 countries. The largest buyer markets were China (31%), India (10%), Mexico (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.8M | 31% |
| India | $7.1M | 10% |
| Mexico | $6.0M | 8.5% |
| Australia | $4.8M | 6.8% |
| Slovenia | $4.0M | 5.7% |
| France | $2.1M | 2.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.6M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported offset printing press (sheet-fed) worth $157.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 189 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply offset printing press (sheet-fed) to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($105.9 million), followed by Japan (17%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of offset printing press (sheet-fed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.87 per kg in 2024, 8% above 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 States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $247.3 million in 2017 to $157.5 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2023 at $282.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $212.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export offset printing press (sheet-fed)?
Yes. The United States exported $70.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, India and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $86.8 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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