Air and gas guns imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air and gas guns by Nigeria reached $11.9 million in 2024 (496 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 119% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $32.5 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 | $11.9M | 496 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 168 t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 347 t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 179 t |
| 2020 | $32.5M | 323 t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 577 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 131 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 27 t |
Where Nigeria imports air and gas guns from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 77% |
| Czech Republic | $2.7M | 22% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.1% |
| United States | $8K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.03 per kg, 32% below the world average of $35.58, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria air and gas guns imports (HS 9304): 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 9304: Firearms; (e.g. spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading no. 9307.
Common questions
What is the value of air and gas guns imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported air and gas guns worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 496 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply air and gas guns to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by the Czech Republic (22%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 901% on the year.
What is the average import price of air and gas guns per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.03 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $35.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of air and gas guns to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 291%. The peak was 2020 at $32.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for air and gas guns?
The HS code for air and gas guns is heading 9304. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9304.00. It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9304 page.
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