Clutches and shaft couplings exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $114.0 million of clutches and shaft couplings in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 175 countries for exports of this product. That is 13% less 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $114.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $130.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $94.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $99.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $101.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $110.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $113.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $98.5M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports clutches and shaft couplings to
Most of it went to United States (20%), Germany (11%), Japan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $22.6M | 20% |
| Germany | $13.0M | 11% |
| Japan | $8.3M | 7.3% |
| France | $7.6M | 6.6% |
| China | $5.8M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.4M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| India | $2.8M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $64.84 per kg, 220% above the world average of $20.24. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Clutches and shaft couplings imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $104.3 million of clutches and shaft couplings in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. Most of the value came from Germany (22%), United States (20%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $23.4M | 23% |
| United States | $20.7M | 20% |
| Italy | $16.7M | 16% |
| France | $5.9M | 5.7% |
| China | $5.6M | 5.4% |
| Canada | $4.3M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $2.9M | 2.8% |
| India | $2.9M | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $2.7M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom clutches and shaft couplings exports (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 exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported clutches and shaft couplings worth $114.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 175 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy clutches and shaft couplings from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($22.6 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 148 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average export price of clutches and shaft couplings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $64.84 per kg in 2024, 220% above 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 exports of clutches and shaft couplings from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $98.5 million in 2017 to $114.0 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $130.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $107.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import clutches and shaft couplings?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $104.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and Italy. That compares with exports of $114.0 million in the same 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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