Vehicle clutches imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported vehicle clutches worth $417.7 million (34.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 220 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 9% from 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 | $417.7M | 34.1K t |
| 2023 | $459.5M | 40.7K t |
| 2022 | $437.9M | 47.7K t |
| 2021 | $412.1M | 45.3K t |
| 2020 | $282.5M | 34.9K t |
| 2019 | $363.5M | 45.0K t |
| 2018 | $427.5M | 49.1K t |
| 2017 | $449.9M | 54.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vehicle clutches from
The largest suppliers were Germany (41%), Hungary (21%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $169.2M | 41% |
| Hungary | $88.9M | 21% |
| China | $31.7M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $26.6M | 6.4% |
| Slovakia | $25.8M | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $19.6M | 4.7% |
| France | $8.9M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $6.4M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $5.2M | 1.3% |
| United States | $4.8M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.25 per kg, close to the world average of $10.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle clutches exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported vehicle clutches worth $227.5 million (19.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Germany (33%), France (9%), Indonesia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+689% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $75.1M | 33% |
| France | $20.4M | 9% |
| Indonesia | $20.2M | 8.9% |
| Ireland | $16.3M | 7.2% |
| Spain | $15.7M | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $14.8M | 6.5% |
| Poland | $7.9M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 3% |
| Belgium | $4.6M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $4.4M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vehicle clutches worth $417.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 220 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle clutches to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($169.2 million), followed by Hungary (21%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle clutches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.25 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $10.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle clutches to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $449.9 million in 2017 to $417.7 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $459.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $406.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vehicle clutches?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $227.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and Indonesia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $190.2 million a 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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