Padlocks imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported padlocks worth $4.9 million (648 tonnes). Value rose 11% on 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 | $4.9M | 648 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 670 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 629 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 688 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 775 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 778 t |
Where Botswana imports padlocks from
South Africa alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.5M | 92% |
| China | $279K | 5.7% |
| Switzerland | $44K | 0.9% |
| India | $23K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $14K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8301
| 8301.40 | Door locks | 70% |
| 8301.10 | Key padlocks | 15% |
| 8301.20 | Vehicle locks | 5.3% |
| 8301.30 | Furniture locks | 3.7% |
| 8301.70 | Metal keys | 3.1% |
| 8301.60 | Lock parts | 3% |
| 8301.50 | Latch clasps | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.60 per kg, 39% below the world average of $12.53, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana padlocks imports (HS 8301): 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: Padlocks and locks (key, combination, electrically operated) of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal, keys for any or the foregoing articles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of padlocks imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported padlocks worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 648 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply padlocks to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (6%) and Switzerland (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 682% on the year.
What is the average import price of padlocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.60 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $12.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of padlocks to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2017 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for padlocks?
The HS code for padlocks is heading 8301. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8301.40 (70% of the value) and 8301.10 (15%).
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