Clutches and shaft couplings imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.2 million of clutches and shaft couplings in 2024 (338 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.3 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 | $2.2M | 338 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 334 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 244 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 88 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 190 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 103 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 46 t |
| 2017 | $888K | 24 t |
Where Kenya imports clutches and shaft couplings from
Most of the value came from China (29%), India (26%), Japan (17%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+641% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $628K | 29% |
| India | $573K | 26% |
| Japan | $377K | 17% |
| South Africa | $218K | 10% |
| Germany | $61K | 2.8% |
| United States | $59K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 1.7% |
| Nigeria | $32K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $27K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $23K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.43 per kg, 68% 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 Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported clutches and shaft couplings worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 338 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply clutches and shaft couplings to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($628 thousand), followed by India (26%) and Japan (17%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 641% on the year.
What is the average import price of clutches and shaft couplings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.43 per kg in 2024, 68% 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 Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $888 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 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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