Clutches and shaft couplings imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of clutches and shaft couplings by the United Arab Emirates reached $43.1 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 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 | $43.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $39.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $31.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $27.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $28.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $27.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $26.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $25.7M | 589 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports clutches and shaft couplings from
Most of the value came from United States (18%), China (14%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+454% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.9M | 18% |
| China | $6.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 8.9% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 8% |
| Japan | $2.8M | 6.6% |
| India | $2.4M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 5.4% |
| France | $1.7M | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 3.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.66 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 the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $4.3 million of clutches and shaft couplings in 2024 (242 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (36%), Angola (24%), Nigeria (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+303% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 36% |
| Angola | $1.0M | 24% |
| Nigeria | $582K | 14% |
| Singapore | $102K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $93K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $70K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $69K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $66K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $57K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $52K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported clutches and shaft couplings worth $43.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply clutches and shaft couplings to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by China (14%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 454% on the year.
What is the average import price of clutches and shaft couplings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.66 per kg in 2024, 13% 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 the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.7 million in 2017 to $43.1 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export clutches and shaft couplings?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Angola and Nigeria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $38.9 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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