Print & media manufacturers and suppliers

Verified US ocean import records

233 print and media manufacturers and suppliers on US ocean import records, across 34 countries, with 607 shipments between them. Find a print and media supplier by what it actually shipped.

Latest shipment: Aug 19, 2026Updated Aug 30, 2026Source: US ocean import recordsMethodologylatest shipment shown

This page shows where the 233 print and media manufacturers and suppliers on the records are, what sub-industries they split into, and which shipped most in the analysed window — evidence of activity, not a ranking of quality. Use it to shortlist, then verify with the supplier.

Key facts

As of the Aug 30, 2026 data update. Definitions on the methodology page.

233Suppliers in this industryShippers classified as print and media from their customs descriptions.
607US ocean import shipmentsBills of lading from those suppliers in the analysed window.
34CountriesSupplier countries as filed.
141Sub-industriesFree-text classes from the descriptions; the chart shows the head of the list.

What the data shows

  • 233 print and media manufacturers and exporters appear on the records, with 607 US ocean import shipments between them.
  • China and United Kingdom account for the two largest groups: 91 (39%) and 28 (12%) of 233 suppliers across 34 countries.
  • The largest sub-industry by supplier count is printed books (51 suppliers, 22%); 141 sub-industries are classified in total.
  • The most active supplier in the analysed window, Fujifilm Corp, shipped 31 times to 6 US buyers.
  • The latest shipment in this industry’s dataset arrived on Aug 19, 2026.

Suppliers by country

What the data shows: China and United Kingdom account for the two largest groups: 91 (39%) and 28 (12%) of 233 suppliers across 34 countries. Recency and buyer overlap should be weighed alongside the count.

  • China91
  • United Kingdom28
  • Belgium15
  • Spain9
  • Germany8
  • Hong Kong S.A.R.8
  • India6
  • Netherlands6
  • Israel5
  • Italy5
  • South Korea5
  • Japan4

Supplier counts, not shipments; top 12 of 34 countries.

Suppliers by product and sub-industry

What the data shows: printed books and books account for the two largest groups: 51 (22%) and 15 (6%) of 233 suppliers across 141 sub-industries.

  • printed books51
  • books15
  • book printing6
  • greeting cards5
  • children's books4
  • educational books4
  • children's books printing3
  • children's picture books3
  • printed children's books3
  • aluminium offset printing plates2
  • books and magazines2
  • printed and children's books2

As classified from each supplier's customs descriptions; top 12 of 141.

Most active print and media suppliers by US ocean shipments

The overseas factories and exporters with the most shipments in the analysed window. Activity, not a ranking of quality.

US distributors and importers in this industry

US-based distributors, component suppliers and manufacturers’ sales arms that import print and media — a domestic counterparty, with no import of your own. Full directory: US Distributors & Suppliers.

Top 20 US-based companies by shipments
CompanyShipmentsSuppliers
Readerlink Marketing Services DiviDistributor · books, children's titles377
Eco3 Graphics Usa CorpDistributor · offset printing plates and prepress chemicals274
Magnum Book ServicesDistributor · printed books and magazines265
Park Communications LlcComponent & materials supplier · commercial printing, laminated paperboard stock141
Ingram Publisher ServicesattnDistributor · book distribution1111
Kurz Transfer Products LpComponent & materials supplier · hot stamping foils and coatings102
Hera PrintingComponent & materials supplier · commercial printing, buys printing paper91
Bottcher America CorpComponent & materials supplier · printing rollers, blankets, pressroom chemicals84
Judaica DistributionDistributor · religious books and Judaica items83
Toppan Printing Co America IncComponent & materials supplier · printed playing and trading cards81
Agfa CorpComponent & materials supplier · printing plates, films, imaging chemicals71
Ingram Content GroupDistributor · printed books76
Cmpco IncDistributor · greeting cards, novelty gifts, toys55
General Printing And Design IncDistributor · calendars and printed promotional goods51
Imprenta Mariscal Cia LtdaComponent & materials supplier · commercial printing, imports paper reels42
Kodak Alaris LlcComponent & materials supplier · photographic and thermal imaging paper42
Magnum Book Services UsaDistributor · printed books and craft kits41
Mpg MebaneComponent & materials supplier · commercial printing using imported paper41
Quad Graphics Colombia S A SComponent & materials supplier · commercial printing42
Sonopress GmbhComponent & materials supplier · optical disc replication and media packaging41

How to evaluate a print and media supplier

What to compare in the evidence before you shortlist.

  • Product descriptions and HS codes against what you need to buy — they describe what moved, not the company’s full range.
  • Recency: the latest shipment date, and whether shipments recur or were a one-off.
  • Buyer relationships: how many US buyers, and whether any repeat.
  • Origin and loading ports, for lead time and routing.
  • Shipment consistency across the analysed window.
What customs data cannot confirmCustoms activity does not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or willingness to take on a new buyer.

Methodology and limitations

Counts are suppliers named as shipper on US ocean import records, after forwarders and consolidators are removed; shipments are bills of lading in the analysed window; the industry is classified from each supplier’s own descriptions. Air, road and rail freight are not included. Full definitions, update cadence and limitations: methodology.

Frequently asked questions

How many print and media manufacturers are in Mati’s dataset?

233 print and media manufacturers and exporters, across 34 countries, with 607 US ocean import shipments between them, as of the Aug 30, 2026 data update.

Which countries have the most visible print and media suppliers?

By supplier count: China (91), United Kingdom (28), Belgium (15). The full split is in the ‘Suppliers by country’ table above.

What products do these suppliers ship?

The largest sub-industries by supplier count are printed books, books, book printing. Each profile lists the verbatim product descriptions from its filings.

How does Mati verify that a supplier is active?

A supplier is listed because its name appears as the shipper on at least one US ocean import record. ‘Active’ means the latest shipment date shown on its profile; the analysed window and the data update date are stated on every page. Activity is evidence that goods moved — it is not a certification, a quality check, or a statement of capacity.

Does shipment activity prove product quality?

No. Shipment counts, buyers and recency show trade activity only. They do not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or whether a company will take on a new buyer. Use the evidence to shortlist, then verify directly.

Can I find US distributors instead of importing?

Yes — 20 US-based distributors, component suppliers and sales arms import in this industry; the most active are listed on this page, and the full directory is at /us-distributors-suppliers.