Clutches and shaft couplings imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported clutches and shaft couplings worth $38.6 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $38.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $36.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $38.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $34.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $24.9M | 829 t |
| 2019 | $28.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $30.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $35.1M | 1.4K t |
Where South Africa imports clutches and shaft couplings from
Most of the value came from Germany (28%), China (16%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $10.8M | 28% |
| China | $6.4M | 17% |
| United States | $6.1M | 16% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $857K | 2.2% |
| India | $814K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.85 per kg, 41% 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.
Clutches and shaft couplings exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported clutches and shaft couplings worth $12.4 million (433 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (13%), Mozambique (12%), Zimbabwe (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $1.6M | 13% |
| Mozambique | $1.5M | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.2M | 9.6% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 9.6% |
| DR Congo | $936K | 7.6% |
| Namibia | $857K | 6.9% |
| United States | $599K | 4.8% |
| Canada | $453K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $319K | 2.6% |
| Angola | $236K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa imported clutches and shaft couplings worth $38.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply clutches and shaft couplings to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of clutches and shaft couplings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.85 per kg in 2024, 41% 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 South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.1 million in 2017 to $38.6 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $33.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export clutches and shaft couplings?
Yes. South Africa exported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $26.2 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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