Clutches and shaft couplings imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of clutches and shaft couplings by Zimbabwe reached $2.1 million in 2024 (233 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.2 million.
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 | $2.1M | 233 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 207 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 160 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 156 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 124 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 79 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 70 t |
| 2017 | $698K | 20 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports clutches and shaft couplings from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 55% |
| China | $533K | 25% |
| United States | $69K | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $67K | 3.1% |
| Australia | $42K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $35K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 1.4% |
| Mozambique | $29K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $28K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.20 per kg, 55% below the world average of $20.24, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported clutches and shaft couplings worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 233 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply clutches and shaft couplings to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (25%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 774% on the year.
What is the average import price of clutches and shaft couplings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.20 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $20.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of clutches and shaft couplings to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $698 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 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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