Portable air compressors imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported portable air compressors worth $7.9 million (820 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.5 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 | $7.9M | 820 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 871 t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 724 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 871 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 675 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 949 t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 344 t |
Where Nigeria imports portable air compressors from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), United States (16%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 41% |
| United States | $1.3M | 17% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 15% |
| India | $685K | 8.6% |
| France | $337K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $331K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $213K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $141K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $132K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $130K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.70 per kg, close to the world average of $9.90.
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 portable air compressors imports (HS 8414.40): 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 8414.40: Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing.
Common questions
What is the value of portable air compressors imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported portable air compressors worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 820 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable air compressors to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable air compressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable air compressors to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2018 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable air compressors?
The HS code for portable air compressors is subheading 8414.40. 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 8414 page.
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