Padlocks imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of padlocks by Kenya reached $19.6 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $36.7 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 | $19.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $36.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $33.3M | 6.7K t |
Where Kenya imports padlocks from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.4M | 89% |
| India | $590K | 3% |
| South Africa | $172K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $168K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $133K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $123K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $116K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $105K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $81K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $70K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8301
| 8301.10 | Key padlocks | 52% |
| 8301.40 | Door locks | 36% |
| 8301.30 | Furniture locks | 4.8% |
| 8301.60 | Lock parts | 3.4% |
| 8301.20 | Vehicle locks | 2.9% |
| 8301.70 | Metal keys | 1.3% |
| 8301.50 | Latch clasps | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.80 per kg, 78% 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 Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported padlocks worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply padlocks to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($17.4 million), followed by India (3%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of padlocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.80 per kg in 2024, 78% 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 Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.3 million in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2018 at $36.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for padlocks?
The HS code for padlocks is heading 8301. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8301.10 (51% of the value) and 8301.40 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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