Clutches and shaft couplings imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported clutches and shaft couplings worth $69.6 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $69.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $68.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $53.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $43.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $35.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $32.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $36.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $31.7M | 1.2K t |
Where Turkey imports clutches and shaft couplings from
Most of the value came from Germany (38%), China (14%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $26.7M | 38% |
| China | $10.0M | 14% |
| Italy | $7.7M | 11% |
| Serbia | $7.4M | 11% |
| United States | $3.1M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| India | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.58 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.
Clutches and shaft couplings exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported clutches and shaft couplings worth $29.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (17%), Poland (10%), Russia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.0M | 17% |
| Poland | $2.9M | 10% |
| Russia | $2.3M | 8% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.0M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 5% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Iraq | $859K | 2.9% |
| Belarus | $820K | 2.8% |
| Algeria | $770K | 2.6% |
| Iran | $711K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported clutches and shaft couplings worth $69.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply clutches and shaft couplings to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($26.7 million), followed by China (14%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of clutches and shaft couplings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.58 per kg in 2024, 13% 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.7 million in 2017 to $69.6 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $46.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export clutches and shaft couplings?
Yes. Turkey exported $29.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Poland and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $40.4 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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