Key padlocks imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $17.4 million of key padlocks in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 207% 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 | $17.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 3.2K t |
Where Ghana imports key padlocks from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.8M | 96% |
| Germany | $327K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $129K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $63K | 0.4% |
| United States | $23K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $23K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $20K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.1% |
| France | $15K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, 46% below the world average of $7.03, 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 Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana key padlocks imports (HS 8301.10): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of key padlocks imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported key padlocks worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 207% on 2023.
Which countries supply key padlocks to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by Germany (2%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of key padlocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $7.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of key padlocks to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for key padlocks?
The HS code for key padlocks is subheading 8301.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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