Printing component preparation machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing component preparation machinery by the United States reached $49.9 million in 2024 (740 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 175 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% less 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49.9M | 740 t |
| 2023 | $55.1M | 875 t |
| 2022 | $36.4M | 680 t |
| 2021 | $32.7M | 598 t |
| 2020 | $32.6M | 638 t |
| 2019 | $47.6M | 834 t |
| 2018 | $50.1M | 894 t |
| 2017 | $46.5M | 933 t |
Where the United States imports printing component preparation machinery from
Most of the value came from Germany (36%), China (11%), Australia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $18.2M | 36% |
| China | $5.2M | 11% |
| Australia | $4.8M | 9.7% |
| South Korea | $3.9M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 7.5% |
| Slovakia | $2.3M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $2.1M | 4.2% |
| France | $2.1M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $67.46 per kg, 87% above the world average of $36.17. 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.
Printing component preparation machinery exports from the United States
The United States exported $15.4 million of printing component preparation machinery in 2024 (249 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 94 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (45%), Mexico (8%), Egypt (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $6.9M | 45% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 8.2% |
| Egypt | $1.0M | 6.5% |
| Australia | $633K | 4.1% |
| India | $451K | 2.9% |
| Philippines | $419K | 2.7% |
| China | $375K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $341K | 2.2% |
| Benin | $301K | 2% |
| Germany | $277K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States printing component preparation machinery imports (HS 8442.30): 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 8442.30: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components.
Common questions
What is the value of printing component preparation machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported printing component preparation machinery worth $49.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 740 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 175 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing component preparation machinery to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by China (11%) and Australia (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing component preparation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $67.46 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $36.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing component preparation machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.5 million in 2017 to $49.9 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $55.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export printing component preparation machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $15.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Egypt. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $34.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing component preparation machinery?
The HS code for printing component preparation machinery is subheading 8442.30. 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 8442 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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