Pneumatic cylinders imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported pneumatic cylinders worth $374.6 million (7.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 205 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 4% from 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 | $374.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $388.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $395.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $354.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $255.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $319.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $335.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $314.5M | 8.0K t |
Where the United States imports pneumatic cylinders from
Most of the value came from Mexico (37%), Germany (16%), Japan (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $139.1M | 37% |
| Germany | $59.3M | 16% |
| Japan | $35.2M | 9.4% |
| China | $29.9M | 8% |
| India | $29.5M | 7.9% |
| Canada | $24.0M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $8.8M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5.8M | 1.6% |
| France | $5.8M | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $4.8M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.42 per kg, 70% above the world average of $29.04. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pneumatic cylinders exports from the United States
The United States exported $221.7 million of pneumatic cylinders in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (25%), Canada (17%), Malaysia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $55.8M | 25% |
| Canada | $36.8M | 17% |
| Malaysia | $17.0M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9.2M | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $8.2M | 3.7% |
| Australia | $8.1M | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $7.8M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $6.2M | 2.8% |
| China | $6.0M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 the United States?
The United States imported pneumatic cylinders worth $374.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 205 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply pneumatic cylinders to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($139.1 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of pneumatic cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.42 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $29.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pneumatic cylinders to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $314.5 million in 2017 to $374.6 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $395.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $342.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export pneumatic cylinders?
Yes. The United States exported $221.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Malaysia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $152.9 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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