Padlocks imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of padlocks by Mozambique reached $8.0 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 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 | $8.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 2.7K t |
Where Mozambique imports padlocks from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 61% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 18% |
| Portugal | $852K | 11% |
| India | $484K | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $194K | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $54K | 0.7% |
| United States | $28K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $13K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8301
| 8301.40 | Door locks | 45% |
| 8301.10 | Key padlocks | 31% |
| 8301.30 | Furniture locks | 13% |
| 8301.50 | Latch clasps | 5% |
| 8301.60 | Lock parts | 4.1% |
| 8301.20 | Vehicle locks | 1.5% |
| 8301.70 | Metal keys | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, 83% 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique imported padlocks worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply padlocks to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and Portugal (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of padlocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $12.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of padlocks to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for padlocks?
The HS code for padlocks is heading 8301. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8301.40 (45% of the value) and 8301.10 (30%).
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