Printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders etc

Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders etc. In 2022, Printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders etc were the world's 2564th most traded product, with a total trade of $706M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders etc grew by 0.18%, from $705M to $706M. Trade in Printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders etc represent 0.003% of total world trade.

Printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders etc are a part of Print Production Machinery.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders etc  were Germany ($131M), China ($118M), Switzerland ($65M), United States ($45.6M), and Italy ($38.4M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders etc were Germany ($72.8M), United States ($32.6M), Poland ($29.6M), France ($29.1M), and Netherlands ($25M).

Ranking Printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders etc ranks 1699th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description When printing type, the type is arranged in the desired sentence order on a flat surface to form a "forme" or "galley" and then the type is inked and wiped clean. The type is then pressed on paper, using a rolling cylinder covered in ink. The type carries the ink to the paper, leaving the design in relief. Blocks, plates, and cylinders are all used to print type. Blocks are made of wood with the type cut out. Plates are metal and are made of type arranged in the desired sentence order. Cylinders are made of wood