Hydraulic cylinders imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported hydraulic cylinders worth $9.4 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.4 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 | $10.2M | 726 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 881 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 545 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 464 t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 679 t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 735 t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 546 t |
Where Nigeria imports hydraulic cylinders from
Most of the value came from United States (28%), China (24%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.7M | 28% |
| China | $2.2M | 24% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 14% |
| Belgium | $930K | 9.9% |
| United Kingdom | $611K | 6.5% |
| France | $378K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $280K | 3% |
| India | $275K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $172K | 1.8% |
| Finland | $141K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.25 per kg, 37% below the world average of $13.11, 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 hydraulic cylinders imports (HS 8412.21): 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 8412.21: Engines: hydraulic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders).
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic cylinders imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported hydraulic cylinders worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic cylinders to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (24%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 490% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.25 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $13.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hydraulic cylinders to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic cylinders?
The HS code for hydraulic cylinders is subheading 8412.21. 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 8412 page.
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