Air compressor imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air compressor by Nigeria reached $290.8 million in 2024 (40.3 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $290.8M | 40.3K t |
| 2023 | $304.3M | 33.6K t |
| 2022 | $198.5M | 29.2K t |
| 2021 | $214.2M | 36.7K t |
| 2020 | $259.2M | 34.7K t |
| 2019 | $312.4M | 41.3K t |
| 2018 | $229.7M | 30.0K t |
| 2017 | $137.3M | 21.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports air compressor from
Most of the value came from China (46%), United States (13%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $133.3M | 46% |
| United States | $38.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $27.9M | 9.6% |
| Japan | $22.0M | 7.6% |
| India | $14.4M | 4.9% |
| Romania | $10.4M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $8.6M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $7.6M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $4.8M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8414
| 8414.80 | Air and gas compressors (other) | 40% |
| 8414.51 | Small electric fans | 21% |
| 8414.90 | Compressor and fan parts | 19% |
| 8414.59 | Fans (other types) | 10% |
| 8414.30 | Refrigeration compressors | 4.2% |
| 8414.40 | Portable air compressors | 2.7% |
| 8414.60 | Ventilation hoods | 1.9% |
| 8414.10 | Vacuum pumps | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8414.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.22 per kg, 47% below the world average of $13.71, 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.
Air compressor exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported air compressor worth $1.5 million (299 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (46%), United States (13%), Angola (10%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $663K | 46% |
| United States | $196K | 13% |
| Angola | $147K | 10% |
| South Africa | $81K | 5.6% |
| Togo | $79K | 5.4% |
| Benin | $74K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $72K | 4.9% |
| Hong Kong | $44K | 3% |
| Turkey | $26K | 1.8% |
| Niger | $20K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria air compressor imports (HS 8414): 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 8414: Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan; gas-tight biological safety cabinets whether or not fitted with filters.
Common questions
What is the value of air compressor imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported air compressor worth $290.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply air compressor to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($133.3 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of air compressor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.22 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $13.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of air compressor to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $137.3 million in 2017 to $290.8 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2019 at $312.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $243.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export air compressor?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United States and Angola. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $289.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for air compressor?
The HS code for air compressor is heading 8414. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8414.80 (40% of the value) and 8414.51 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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