Clutches and shaft couplings imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $4.3 million of clutches and shaft couplings in 2024 (232 tonnes). Value rose 72% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $4.3M | 232 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 143 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 109 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 90 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 46 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 75 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 52 t |
| 2017 | $800K | 19 t |
Where Libya imports clutches and shaft couplings from
The largest suppliers were Singapore (36%), Italy (22%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+923% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $1.6M | 36% |
| Italy | $939K | 22% |
| China | $483K | 11% |
| Germany | $278K | 6.4% |
| United States | $267K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $265K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $111K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $110K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $81K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $69K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.64 per kg, close to the world average of $20.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya 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 Libya?
Libya imported clutches and shaft couplings worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 232 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply clutches and shaft couplings to Libya?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Italy (22%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 923% on the year.
What is the average import price of clutches and shaft couplings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.64 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $20.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of clutches and shaft couplings to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $800 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 440%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 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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