Printing machinery parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing machinery parts by the United States reached $342.0 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 212 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $342.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $320.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $346.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $308.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $270.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $303.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $310.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $309.9M | 5.0K t |
Where the United States imports printing machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Israel (24%), Germany (23%), Denmark (8%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $82.0M | 24% |
| Germany | $77.4M | 23% |
| Denmark | $28.1M | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $19.8M | 5.8% |
| China | $19.2M | 5.6% |
| Canada | $17.2M | 5% |
| Switzerland | $16.9M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $15.6M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $10.1M | 3% |
| Japan | $10.0M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $70.31 per kg, 81% above the world average of $38.85. 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 machinery parts exports from the United States
The United States exported $187.6 million of printing machinery parts in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 160 countries. Most of it went to Canada (16%), Mexico (15%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $30.1M | 16% |
| Mexico | $29.0M | 16% |
| Germany | $18.0M | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12.1M | 6.5% |
| Israel | $10.7M | 5.7% |
| Brazil | $5.3M | 2.9% |
| Colombia | $4.6M | 2.4% |
| Australia | $4.4M | 2.3% |
| China | $3.7M | 2% |
| France | $3.4M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States printing machinery parts imports (HS 8443.91): 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 8443.91: Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442: parts and accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of printing machinery parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported printing machinery parts worth $342.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 212 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing machinery parts to the United States?
Israel was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($82.0 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Denmark (8%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $70.31 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $38.85 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 machinery parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $309.9 million in 2017 to $342.0 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $346.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $314.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export printing machinery parts?
Yes. The United States exported $187.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $154.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing machinery parts?
The HS code for printing machinery parts is subheading 8443.91. 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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