Printing press imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $17.0 million of printing press in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.8 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 | $17.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 794 t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 492 t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.7M | 836 t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 433 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports printing press from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $10.7M | 63% |
| China | $1.4M | 8.2% |
| Kenya | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $955K | 5.6% |
| Lithuania | $781K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $280K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $264K | 1.6% |
| United States | $247K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $242K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $116K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 38% |
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 25% |
| 8443.16 | Flexographic printing machines | 9.9% |
| 8443.39 | Standalone printer copiers | 9.3% |
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 7.7% |
| 8443.19 | Printing machinery (other types) | 4.6% |
| 8443.91 | Printing machinery parts | 3.9% |
| 8443.13 | Offset printing press (sheet-fed) | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.97 per kg, 52% 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported printing press worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by China (8%) and Kenya (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.97 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $28.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printing press to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $21.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8443.32 (38% of the value) and 8443.99 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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