Padlocks imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported padlocks worth $111.8 million (17.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $111.8M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $80.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2022 | $66.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $59.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $37.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $35.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $32.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $28.7M | 4.2K t |
Where Morocco imports padlocks from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Slovakia (21%), Czech Republic (15%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.2M | 32% |
| Slovakia | $23.5M | 21% |
| Czech Republic | $16.5M | 15% |
| Romania | $9.7M | 8.7% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 7% |
| Thailand | $7.4M | 6.6% |
| France | $3.4M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $1.8M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8301
| 8301.20 | Vehicle locks | 54% |
| 8301.60 | Lock parts | 18% |
| 8301.40 | Door locks | 17% |
| 8301.10 | Key padlocks | 5.5% |
| 8301.30 | Furniture locks | 3.5% |
| 8301.70 | Metal keys | 1.1% |
| 8301.50 | Latch clasps | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.46 per kg, 48% 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.
Padlocks exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $33.8 million of padlocks in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (39%), France (26%), Czech Republic (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $13.3M | 39% |
| France | $8.8M | 26% |
| Czech Republic | $6.1M | 18% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 6.2% |
| Portugal | $1.9M | 5.7% |
| Romania | $514K | 1.5% |
| United States | $307K | 0.9% |
| Gabon | $199K | 0.6% |
| Togo | $109K | 0.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $74K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco padlocks imports (HS 8301): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 Morocco?
Morocco imported padlocks worth $111.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply padlocks to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($35.2 million), followed by Slovakia (21%) and the Czech Republic (15%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of padlocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.46 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $12.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of padlocks to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.7 million in 2017 to $111.8 million in 2024, an increase of 289%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $56.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export padlocks?
Yes. Morocco exported $33.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, France and the Czech Republic. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $78.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for padlocks?
The HS code for padlocks is heading 8301. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8301.20 (54% of the value) and 8301.60 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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