Clutches and shaft couplings imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported clutches and shaft couplings worth $9.0 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.7 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 | $9.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 391 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 317 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 556 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 109 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 119 t |
Where Nigeria imports clutches and shaft couplings from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Germany (8%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 47% |
| Germany | $743K | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $702K | 7.8% |
| India | $697K | 7.8% |
| United States | $692K | 7.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $582K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $228K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $193K | 2.2% |
| Norway | $164K | 1.8% |
| Slovakia | $142K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.83 per kg, 76% 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported clutches and shaft couplings worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply clutches and shaft couplings to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Germany (8%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 521% on the year.
What is the average import price of clutches and shaft couplings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.83 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $20.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of clutches and shaft couplings to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2022 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 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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