Pneumatic motor imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $28.5 million of pneumatic motor in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $28.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $34.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $31.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $26.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $32.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $21.0M | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria imports pneumatic motor from
Most of the value came from United States (26%), China (19%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.6M | 27% |
| China | $5.4M | 19% |
| France | $3.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 10% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| India | $920K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $821K | 2.9% |
| Norway | $772K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 8412
| 8412.21 | Hydraulic cylinders | 33% |
| 8412.90 | Motor and engine parts | 25% |
| 8412.29 | Rotary hydraulic motors | 21% |
| 8412.31 | Pneumatic cylinders | 8.4% |
| 8412.80 | Pneumatic engines (other) | 5.6% |
| 8412.39 | Pneumatic motors | 4.8% |
| 8412.10 | Reaction engines (non-turbo) | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8412.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.69 per kg, 27% below the world average of $14.68, 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.
Pneumatic motor exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported pneumatic motor worth $1.2 million (128 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+919% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $750K | 65% |
| United Kingdom | $134K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $73K | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $47K | 4% |
| United States | $39K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $28K | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $26K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $19K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.7% |
| Niger | $7K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria pneumatic motor imports (HS 8412): 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: Engines and motors; n.e.c. (e.g. reaction engines, hydraulic power engines, pneumatic power engines).
Common questions
What is the value of pneumatic motor imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported pneumatic motor worth $28.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply pneumatic motor to Nigeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by China (19%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of pneumatic motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.69 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $14.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pneumatic motor to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.0 million in 2017 to $28.5 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2023 at $34.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export pneumatic motor?
Yes. Nigeria exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $27.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pneumatic motor?
The HS code for pneumatic motor is heading 8412. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8412.21 (33% of the value) and 8412.90 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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