Air intake filters for engines imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air intake filters for engines by Nigeria reached $9.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.0 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 | $9.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 1.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports air intake filters for engines from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Belgium (20%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 34% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 15% |
| Turkey | $488K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $383K | 4.1% |
| United States | $382K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $381K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $373K | 4% |
| India | $180K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $112K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.33 per kg, 39% below the world average of $13.70, 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.
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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 8421.31: Machinery: intake air filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of air intake filters for engines imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported air intake filters for engines worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply air intake filters for engines to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Belgium (20%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of air intake filters for engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.33 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $13.70 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 intake filters for engines to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for air intake filters for engines?
The HS code for air intake filters for engines is subheading 8421.31. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
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