Padlocks imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $6.0 million of padlocks in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 93% 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 | $6.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 987 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 889 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 645 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports padlocks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 90% |
| France | $281K | 4.7% |
| Lebanon | $90K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $52K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $46K | 0.8% |
| India | $34K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $9K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8301
| 8301.40 | Door locks | 64% |
| 8301.10 | Key padlocks | 30% |
| 8301.60 | Lock parts | 4.2% |
| 8301.30 | Furniture locks | 0.8% |
| 8301.20 | Vehicle locks | 0.5% |
| 8301.70 | Metal keys | 0.2% |
| 8301.50 | Latch clasps | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.89 per kg, 61% 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported padlocks worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 93% on 2023.
Which countries supply padlocks to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by France (5%) and Lebanon (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of padlocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.89 per kg in 2024, 61% 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 the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for padlocks?
The HS code for padlocks is heading 8301. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8301.40 (64% of the value) and 8301.10 (30%).
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