Electromagnetic clutches and brakes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in electromagnetic clutches and brakes was worth $964.6 million in 2024, about 44.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 9% 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 | $964.6M | 44.7K t |
| 2023 | $981.6M | 42.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.05B | 46.4K t |
| 2021 | $996.1M | 44.7K t |
| 2020 | $805.1M | 38.3K t |
| 2019 | $890.5M | 44.4K t |
| 2018 | $927.9M | 45.5K t |
| 2017 | $882.1M | 46.2K t |
Top electromagnetic clutches and brakes exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by China and Japan. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 122 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $290.5M | 30% |
| China | $153.8M | 16% |
| Japan | $84.2M | 8.7% |
| France | $81.2M | 8.4% |
| United States | $77.8M | 8.1% |
| Spain | $30.5M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $28.0M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $25.7M | 2.7% |
| Austria | $21.8M | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $17.6M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $17.4M | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $15.6M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of China and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 196 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $102.6M | 11% |
| China | $82.1M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $77.6M | 8% |
| France | $47.2M | 4.9% |
| Czech Republic | $38.9M | 4% |
| Italy | $35.2M | 3.7% |
| Hong Kong | $33.9M | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $32.7M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $29.0M | 3% |
| Austria | $26.9M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $24.9M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $24.6M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $21.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $104.09 per kg and Spain $11.51 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 Electromagnetic clutches and brakes (HS 8505.20) 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 8505.20: Magnets: electro-magnetic couplings, clutches and brakes. HS 8505 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most electromagnetic clutches and brakes?
Germany exported $290.5 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by China (16%) and Japan (9%). In all, 122 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most electromagnetic clutches and brakes?
The United States imported $102.6 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of China (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in electromagnetic clutches and brakes?
It was worth $964.6 million in 2024, about 44.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.05 billion. 122 countries reported exports and 196 reported imports.
What is the average price of electromagnetic clutches and brakes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $21.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $104.09 per kg and Spain $11.51 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for electromagnetic clutches and brakes?
The HS code for electromagnetic clutches and brakes is subheading 8505.20, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8505 page.
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