Clutches and shaft couplings trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in clutches and shaft couplings was worth $3.79 billion in 2024, about 187.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017, and down 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.79B | 187.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.88B | 189.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.70B | 195.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.52B | 178.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.99B | 154.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.26B | 175.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.33B | 155.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.08B | 151.7K t |
Top clutches and shaft couplings exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 175 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $850.7M | 22% |
| China | $520.3M | 14% |
| United States | $508.5M | 13% |
| Italy | $380.1M | 10% |
| Japan | $212.6M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $114.0M | 3% |
| India | $103.5M | 2.7% |
| France | $101.5M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $90.1M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $71.5M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $70.3M | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $66.3M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), Germany (6%) and China (6%). 217 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $499.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $239.3M | 6.3% |
| China | $234.5M | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $206.6M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $153.3M | 4% |
| France | $140.3M | 3.7% |
| India | $139.7M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $128.1M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $104.3M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $95.0M | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $84.0M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $77.9M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $20.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $64.84 per kg and China $7.92 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Clutches and shaft couplings (HS 8483.60) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 8483.60: Clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). HS 8483 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most clutches and shaft couplings?
Germany exported $850.7 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and the United States (13%). In all, 175 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most clutches and shaft couplings?
The United States imported $499.2 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and China (6%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in clutches and shaft couplings?
It was worth $3.79 billion in 2024, about 187.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $3.88 billion. 175 countries reported exports and 217 reported imports.
What is the average price of clutches and shaft couplings per kg?
The world average declared value was about $20.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $64.84 per kg and China $7.92 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for clutches and shaft couplings?
The HS code for clutches and shaft couplings is subheading 8483.60, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8483 page.
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