Provide the required number of colors, maximum printing width, target speed, material types (e.g., film, paper), tension control needs, voltage requirements, and any inline finishing options like UV curing or die-cutting.
Category market report
Letterpress Printing Machines
Total suppliers
1,059+
Total Chinese suppliers export
$191.1M+
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- Transactions
39
2022-032025-04Transaction trend for Urumqi Hengsheng Chiyuan Supply Chain Co., Ltd.
- 2022-03: 38
- 2025-04: 1
- Amount
931.62
2022-032025-04Amount trend for Urumqi Hengsheng Chiyuan Supply Chain Co., Ltd.
- 2022-03: 7.9M
- 2025-04: 1.4M
- Main export countries
- Kazakhstan (100%)
- Transactions
20
2019-072023-032026-06Transaction trend for J S Corrugating Machinery Co., Ltd.
- 2019-07: 1
- 2021-08: 2
- 2021-11: 3
- 2021-12: 2
- 2022-01: 1
- 2022-04: 2
- 2023-03: 1
- 2023-09: 2
- 2024-08: 2
- 2024-11: 1
- 2025-08: 1
- 2026-05: 1
- 2026-06: 1
- Amount
850.43
2019-072023-032026-06Amount trend for J S Corrugating Machinery Co., Ltd.
- 2019-07: 197.3K
- 2021-08: 187.2K
- 2021-11: 504.1K
- 2021-12: 1M
- 2022-01: 274.8K
- 2022-04: 283.8K
- 2023-03: 841.8K
- 2023-09: 1.5M
- 2024-08: 1M
- 2024-11: 120.1K
- 2025-08: 827.5K
- 2026-05: 848.8K
- 2026-06: 870K
- Main export countries
- Philippines (67.2%)
- Pakistan (3.5%)
- Türkiye (22%)
- India (1.4%)
- Transactions
6
2023-062023-07Transaction trend for Suzhou Cai Machine Group Co., Ltd.
- 2023-06: 3
- 2023-07: 3
- Amount
570.75
2023-062023-07Amount trend for Suzhou Cai Machine Group Co., Ltd.
- 2023-06: 923.8K
- 2023-07: 4.8M
- Main export countries
- Russia (100%)
Intelligence
China export momentum, destination markets, and regional demand.
China export trend
China export trend
- Date 2018-07: Value 6.8M USD
- Date 2018-08: Value 8.4M USD
- Date 2018-09: Value 9.3M USD
- Date 2018-10: Value 11.1M USD
- Date 2018-11: Value 12.5M USD
- Date 2018-12: Value 7.4M USD
- Date 2019-01: Value 12.4M USD
- Date 2019-02: Value 6.1M USD
- Date 2019-03: Value 4.4M USD
- Date 2019-04: Value 8.6M USD
- Date 2019-05: Value 9M USD
- Date 2019-06: Value 8.9M USD
- Date 2019-07: Value 9.8M USD
- Date 2019-08: Value 9.6M USD
- Date 2019-09: Value 6.3M USD
- Date 2019-10: Value 8.7M USD
- Date 2019-11: Value 7.1M USD
- Date 2019-12: Value 17.1M USD
- Date 2020-01: Value 0 USD
- Date 2020-02: Value 9.9M USD
- Date 2020-03: Value 3.3M USD
- Date 2020-04: Value 4.2M USD
- Date 2020-05: Value 6.1M USD
- Date 2020-06: Value 500 USD
- Date 2020-07: Value 700 USD
- Date 2020-08: Value 800 USD
- Date 2020-09: Value 9.9M USD
- Date 2020-10: Value 9.4M USD
- Date 2020-11: Value 14.6M USD
- Date 2020-12: Value 19M USD
- Date 2021-01: Value 3.1M USD
- Date 2021-02: Value 990.2K USD
- Date 2021-03: Value 615.5K USD
- Date 2021-04: Value 2.1M USD
- Date 2021-05: Value 1.8M USD
- Date 2021-06: Value 3.5M USD
- Date 2021-07: Value 2.4M USD
- Date 2021-08: Value 1.5M USD
- Date 2021-09: Value 2.6M USD
- Date 2021-10: Value 1.6M USD
- Date 2021-11: Value 6.7M USD
- Date 2021-12: Value 4.5M USD
- Date 2022-01: Value 3.7M USD
- Date 2022-02: Value 1.9M USD
- Date 2022-03: Value 1M USD
- Date 2022-04: Value 3.3M USD
- Date 2022-05: Value 3.9M USD
- Date 2022-06: Value 4.8M USD
- Date 2022-07: Value 6.3M USD
- Date 2022-08: Value 4.4M USD
- Date 2022-09: Value 3.9M USD
- Date 2022-10: Value 2.9M USD
- Date 2022-11: Value 2.4M USD
- Date 2022-12: Value 3.5M USD
- Date 2023-01: Value 3.9M USD
- Date 2023-02: Value 3.8M USD
- Date 2023-03: Value 1.8M USD
- Date 2023-04: Value 5M USD
- Date 2023-05: Value 3M USD
- Date 2023-06: Value 3.7M USD
- Date 2023-07: Value 4.2M USD
- Date 2023-08: Value 3.5M USD
- Date 2023-09: Value 3.7M USD
- Date 2023-10: Value 1.7M USD
- Date 2023-11: Value 3.7M USD
- Date 2023-12: Value 3M USD
- Date 2024-01: Value 4.6M USD
- Date 2024-02: Value 2.8M USD
- Date 2024-03: Value 3.8M USD
- Date 2024-04: Value 4.7M USD
- Date 2024-05: Value 6.1M USD
- Date 2024-06: Value 6.2M USD
- Date 2024-07: Value 7.2M USD
- Date 2024-08: Value 5.7M USD
- Date 2024-09: Value 5.3M USD
- Date 2024-10: Value 6.2M USD
- Date 2024-11: Value 7M USD
- Date 2024-12: Value 6.6M USD
- Date 2025-01: Value 10M USD
- Date 2025-02: Value 5.5M USD
- Date 2025-03: Value 6.5M USD
- Date 2025-04: Value 6.6M USD
- Date 2025-05: Value 5.9M USD
- Date 2025-06: Value 5.6M USD
- Date 2025-07: Value 6.1M USD
- Date 2025-08: Value 8.3M USD
- Date 2025-09: Value 6.5M USD
- Date 2025-10: Value 7.6M USD
- Date 2025-11: Value 7.1M USD
- Date 2025-12: Value 8M USD
- Date 2026-01: Value 7.6M USD
- Date 2026-02: Value 5.6M USD
- Date 2026-03: Value 4.8M USD
- Date 2026-04: Value 3.6M USD
- Date 2026-05: Value 5.1M USD
- Date 2026-06: Value 6.7M USD
- Date 2026-07: Value 3.6M USD
Top destinations
- Vietnam77.6M
- India36.2M
- Thailand25.8M
- Malaysia21.1M
- Mexico20.8M
- Russia18.2M
- South Korea18.1M
- Philippines17.5M
- Indonesia17.1M
- Türkiye16.8M
Top destinations
- Vietnam: 77,616,200 USD
- India: 36,165,300 USD
- Thailand: 25,829,800 USD
- Malaysia: 21,076,400 USD
- Mexico: 20,752,100 USD
- Russia: 18,185,400 USD
- South Korea: 18,127,700 USD
- Philippines: 17,506,500 USD
- Indonesia: 17,121,700 USD
- Türkiye: 16,797,500 USD
Key findings
Largest import market
77.62M USD
Vietnam · last 8 years
Fastest demand growth
3,615.87
Romania · last 8 years
Highest unit price
$658,180 /kg
Costa Rica · +1,957.97% vs avg
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Insights
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Product Trends
Rotary letterpress machines with integrated inline die-cutting and UV curing systems are experiencing growing demand, particularly for narrow-web adhesive label printing. Compact semi-rotary models are also gaining traction for short-run production.
Industrial Cluster Analysis
Wenzhou and Ruian in Zhejiang represent the primary cluster for cost-effective standard letterpress machines. For high-precision, automated rotary models with advanced electronic controls, Dongguan and Shenzhen in Guangdong offer superior customized manufacturing.
Quality Expectations
Buyers expect high-precision registration accuracy (within ±0.1mm) and stable ink distribution during high-speed runs. For industrial label production, durability of the plate cylinders and the precision of tension control systems are critical quality baselines.
What You Need to Know
Request factory testing videos using your specific substrate and artwork. Ask for printed sample sheets to verify registration accuracy, ink density, and curing quality, or arrange a live video inspection of the machine running.
The MOQ is typically 1 unit. Standard machines are delivered within 30 to 45 days, while customized high-speed multi-color rotary models or integrated lines may require 60 to 90 days for manufacturing, calibration, and testing.
Budget for shipping, heavy-duty wooden crate packaging, customs clearance, and import duties. Additional costs often include printing plate cylinders, spare parts kits, and overseas technician installation or training fees.
