Lock parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in lock parts was worth $3.46 billion in 2024, about 271.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $3.46B | 271.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.40B | 269.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.57B | 274.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.44B | 273.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.90B | 235.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.17B | 262.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.33B | 282.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.08B | 270.7K t |
Top lock parts exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 33% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 154 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.13B | 33% |
| Germany | $397.1M | 12% |
| United States | $254.0M | 7.3% |
| Taiwan | $179.7M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $164.4M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $159.5M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $149.5M | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $105.3M | 3% |
| Thailand | $105.2M | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $82.1M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $78.6M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $50.4M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), Mexico (12%) and Germany (8%). 215 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $434.4M | 13% |
| Mexico | $399.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $280.3M | 8.1% |
| Czech Republic | $147.6M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $124.5M | 3.6% |
| France | $109.5M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $103.9M | 3% |
| China | $98.2M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $79.4M | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $79.3M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $77.4M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $76.5M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $37.27 per kg and China $9.11 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 Lock parts (HS 8301.60) 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 8301.60: Locks: parts of padlocks, locks, clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal. HS 8301 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most lock parts?
China exported $1.13 billion in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by Germany (11%) and the United States (7%). In all, 154 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most lock parts?
The United States imported $434.4 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (12%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in lock parts?
It was worth $3.46 billion in 2024, about 271.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.57 billion. 154 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of lock parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $37.27 per kg and China $9.11 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for lock parts?
The HS code for lock parts is subheading 8301.60, 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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