Key padlocks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in key padlocks was worth $1.33 billion in 2024, about 189.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017, and up 0% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.33B | 189.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.33B | 183.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.44B | 183.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.32B | 180.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.11B | 172.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.22B | 197.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.21B | 185.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.12B | 167.3K t |
Top key padlocks exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 67% of world exports, followed by Mexico and the United States. The top three supply 82% between them, out of 153 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $886.6M | 67% |
| Mexico | $159.4M | 12% |
| United States | $41.3M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $40.2M | 3% |
| Taiwan | $38.1M | 2.9% |
| France | $22.8M | 1.7% |
| Finland | $19.8M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $14.3M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $9.3M | 0.7% |
| Spain | $9.3M | 0.7% |
| India | $9.0M | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $7.4M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of France and Canada. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 215 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $287.7M | 22% |
| France | $61.4M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $53.0M | 4% |
| Mexico | $49.5M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $49.0M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $47.2M | 3.5% |
| Nigeria | $31.3M | 2.4% |
| Australia | $26.4M | 2% |
| Italy | $23.0M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $22.9M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $22.8M | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22.2M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $43.25 per kg and China $5.31 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Key padlocks (HS 8301.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 8301.10: Padlocks: (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal. HS 8301 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most key padlocks?
China exported $886.6 million in 2024, 67% of the world total, followed by Mexico (12%) and the United States (3%). In all, 153 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most key padlocks?
The United States imported $287.7 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of France (5%) and Canada (4%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in key padlocks?
It was worth $1.33 billion in 2024, about 189.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.44 billion. 153 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of key padlocks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $43.25 per kg and China $5.31 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for key padlocks?
The HS code for key padlocks is subheading 8301.10, in chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8301 page.
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