HS Code:
Parts and accessories of printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders, and other printing components of heading 8442 (HS Code: 8443.91) include components essential for the operation and maintenance of industrial printing equipment. These parts are critical in industries such as publishing, packaging, and manufacturing, where high-quality printing is required. This category encompasses rollers, plates, ink systems, and other specialized components that ensure the functionality of offset, gravure, and flexographic printing machines. Global trade in this category is driven by the demand for advanced printing technologies, automation, and the need for replacement parts in aging machinery.
Total Trade Volume
USD 5.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 1.1 billion
21.2% of total trade
Increasing
USD 850 million
16.3% of total trade
Stable
USD 720 million
13.8% of total trade
Increasing
USD 650 million
12.5% of total trade
Increasing
USD 480 million
9.2% of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.8%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Japan EPA)
Shift towards digital printing components
Increased demand for compatible parts and accessories as industries adopt hybrid printing technologies, reducing reliance on traditional plate and cylinder systems.
2021-2023
Growth in sustainable printing solutions
Rising demand for eco-friendly parts and accessories, such as recyclable rollers and low-VOC ink systems, driven by environmental regulations.
2020-2023
Automation in printing processes
Higher demand for precision-engineered components to support automated printing machinery, boosting trade in high-tech accessories.
2019-2023
The European Union introduced stricter environmental and safety standards for imported printing machinery components, requiring compliance with REACH regulations.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially affecting trade volumes from non-compliant countries.
A bilateral agreement reduced tariffs on certain printing machinery parts, facilitating smoother trade between the two largest economies.
January 2023
Boosted export opportunities for Chinese manufacturers and lowered costs for US importers.
A leading German manufacturer unveiled a new line of durable, high-precision printing rollers compatible with both traditional and digital systems.
September 2022
Strengthened Germanyโs position as a market leader and spurred demand for innovative components globally.