Printing press imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $21.0 million of printing press in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 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 | $21.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $24.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 981 t |
| 2021 | $19.4M | 968 t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 597 t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 395 t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 653 t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 559 t |
Where Zambia imports printing press from
Most of the value came from China (28%), South Africa (27%), United Arab Emirates (19%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+931% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 28% |
| South Africa | $5.6M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.0M | 19% |
| India | $1.3M | 6.2% |
| Japan | $864K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $546K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $385K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $371K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $331K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $265K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 24% |
| 8443.13 | Offset printing press (sheet-fed) | 20% |
| 8443.91 | Printing machinery parts | 11% |
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 9.9% |
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 9.3% |
| 8443.39 | Standalone printer copiers | 8.8% |
| 8443.19 | Printing machinery (other types) | 6.8% |
| 8443.16 | Flexographic printing machines | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.78 per kg, 73% below the world average of $28.82, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia printing press imports (HS 8443): 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: Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of printing press imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported printing press worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by South Africa (27%) and the United Arab Emirates (19%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 931% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.78 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $28.82 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 press to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8443.99 (24% of the value) and 8443.13 (20%).
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