Door locks imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of door locks by South Africa reached $28.7 million in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 22% 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 | $28.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $26.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $23.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $29.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $24.3M | 5.2K t |
Where South Africa imports door locks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.3M | 60% |
| India | $5.5M | 19% |
| Italy | $839K | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $793K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $765K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $637K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $560K | 2% |
| United States | $319K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $307K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $274K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.58 per kg, 78% below the world average of $11.97, 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.
Door locks exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported door locks worth $12.3 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (27%), Namibia (19%), Zimbabwe (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $3.3M | 27% |
| Namibia | $2.4M | 19% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.2M | 10% |
| Eswatini | $1.2M | 9.7% |
| Zambia | $921K | 7.5% |
| Mozambique | $903K | 7.4% |
| Lesotho | $740K | 6% |
| Malawi | $250K | 2% |
| DR Congo | $243K | 2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $205K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa door locks imports (HS 8301.40): 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 8301.40: Locks: (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of door locks imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported door locks worth $28.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply door locks to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($17.3 million), followed by India (19%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of door locks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $11.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of door locks to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.3 million in 2017 to $28.7 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $29.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export door locks?
Yes. South Africa exported $12.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for door locks?
The HS code for door locks is subheading 8301.40. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8301 page.
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