Padlocks imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $2.6 million of padlocks in 2024 (554 tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.9 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 | $2.6M | 554 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 788 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 603 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 364 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 259 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 214 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 250 t |
Where Rwanda imports padlocks from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 52% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.3M | 52% |
| China | $1.1M | 43% |
| India | $38K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $29K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $17K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $7K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $4K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8301
| 8301.40 | Door locks | 56% |
| 8301.10 | Key padlocks | 33% |
| 8301.60 | Lock parts | 8.6% |
| 8301.20 | Vehicle locks | 1.3% |
| 8301.30 | Furniture locks | 0.7% |
| 8301.70 | Metal keys | 0.5% |
| 8301.50 | Latch clasps | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.62 per kg, 63% 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 Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda 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 Rwanda?
Rwanda imported padlocks worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 554 tonnes. That ranks it 147th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply padlocks to Rwanda?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (43%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 434% on the year.
What is the average import price of padlocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.62 per kg in 2024, 63% 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 Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for padlocks?
The HS code for padlocks is heading 8301. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8301.40 (56% of the value) and 8301.10 (33%).
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