Pneumatic cylinders imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.4 million of pneumatic cylinders in 2024 (257 tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.8 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 | $2.4M | 257 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 365 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 456 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 469 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 232 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 280 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 157 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 225 t |
Where Nigeria imports pneumatic cylinders from
Most of the value came from Germany (34%), China (31%), United Arab Emirates (5%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $821K | 34% |
| China | $757K | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $123K | 5.1% |
| Austria | $113K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $100K | 4.2% |
| India | $99K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $88K | 3.7% |
| United States | $65K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $43K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $36K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.35 per kg, 68% below the world average of $29.04, 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 pneumatic cylinders imports (HS 8412.31): 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 8412.31: Engines: pneumatic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders).
Common questions
What is the value of pneumatic cylinders imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pneumatic cylinders worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 257 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply pneumatic cylinders to Nigeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($821 thousand), followed by China (31%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of pneumatic cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.35 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $29.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pneumatic cylinders to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pneumatic cylinders?
The HS code for pneumatic cylinders is subheading 8412.31. 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 8412 page.
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