Vehicle clutches imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported vehicle clutches worth $72.2 million (10.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% 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 | $72.2M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $64.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $75.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $69.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $50.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $69.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $72.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $76.9M | 14.4K t |
Where South Africa imports vehicle clutches from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), Germany (13%), Japan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.3M | 28% |
| Germany | $9.4M | 13% |
| Japan | $6.1M | 8.5% |
| Hungary | $6.0M | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $5.4M | 7.5% |
| Slovakia | $3.3M | 4.5% |
| United States | $3.2M | 4.5% |
| India | $2.7M | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $2.6M | 3.6% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.16 per kg, 32% below the world average of $10.59, 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.
Vehicle clutches exports from South Africa
Exports of vehicle clutches by South Africa reached $61.0 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (44%), Turkey (7%), Brazil (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+524% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $26.8M | 44% |
| Turkey | $4.1M | 6.7% |
| Brazil | $2.6M | 4.3% |
| Namibia | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Botswana | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Mozambique | $1.2M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa vehicle clutches imports (HS 8708.93): 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 8708.93: Vehicle parts: clutches and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle clutches imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported vehicle clutches worth $72.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle clutches to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($20.3 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle clutches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.16 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $10.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle clutches to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $76.9 million in 2017 to $72.2 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2017 at $76.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export vehicle clutches?
Yes. South Africa exported $61.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Turkey and Brazil. That compares with imports of $72.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for vehicle clutches?
The HS code for vehicle clutches is subheading 8708.93. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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