Clutches and shaft couplings imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $4.4 million of clutches and shaft couplings in 2024 (411 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $4.4M | 411 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 423 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 430 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 391 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 322 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 333 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 91 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 47 t |
Where Iraq imports clutches and shaft couplings from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Turkey (19%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+400% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 27% |
| Turkey | $859K | 19% |
| Germany | $661K | 15% |
| United States | $586K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $292K | 6.6% |
| Italy | $228K | 5.2% |
| France | $165K | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $121K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $93K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $71K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.79 per kg, 47% below the world average of $20.24, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq clutches and shaft couplings imports (HS 8483.60): 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).
Common questions
What is the value of clutches and shaft couplings imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported clutches and shaft couplings worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 411 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply clutches and shaft couplings to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 400% on the year.
What is the average import price of clutches and shaft couplings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.79 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $20.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of clutches and shaft couplings to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 256%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for clutches and shaft couplings?
The HS code for clutches and shaft couplings is subheading 8483.60. 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 8483 page.
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