Clutches and shaft couplings imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported clutches and shaft couplings worth $3.7 million (90 tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 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 | $3.7M | 91 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 152 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 168 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 127 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 97 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 89 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 121 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 143 t |
Where Kuwait imports clutches and shaft couplings from
Most of the value came from United States (24%), Germany (13%), Singapore (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+644% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $877K | 24% |
| Germany | $472K | 13% |
| Singapore | $425K | 12% |
| India | $400K | 11% |
| China | $254K | 6.9% |
| Japan | $217K | 5.9% |
| Canada | $185K | 5% |
| France | $160K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $120K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $86K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.77 per kg, 101% above the world average of $20.24. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait 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 Kuwait?
Kuwait imported clutches and shaft couplings worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply clutches and shaft couplings to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($876 thousand), followed by Germany (13%) and Singapore (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 644% on the year.
What is the average import price of clutches and shaft couplings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.77 per kg in 2024, 101% above 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 Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 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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