Key padlocks imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported key padlocks worth $16.0 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 16% 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 | $16.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 3.7K t |
Where South Africa imports key padlocks from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.5M | 78% |
| Finland | $1.1M | 7% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 6.7% |
| Mexico | $793K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $150K | 0.9% |
| India | $119K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $101K | 0.6% |
| United States | $93K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $19K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, 54% below the world average of $7.03, 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.
Key padlocks exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported key padlocks worth $4.9 million (481 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (36%), DR Congo (12%), Botswana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.7M | 36% |
| DR Congo | $573K | 12% |
| Botswana | $539K | 11% |
| Eswatini | $378K | 7.8% |
| Mozambique | $359K | 7.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $255K | 5.2% |
| Lesotho | $203K | 4.2% |
| Zambia | $202K | 4.2% |
| Malawi | $119K | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $105K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa key padlocks imports (HS 8301.10): 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 8301.10: Padlocks: (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of key padlocks imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported key padlocks worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply key padlocks to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Finland (7%) and Taiwan (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 629% on the year.
What is the average import price of key padlocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $7.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of key padlocks to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $17.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export key padlocks?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the DR Congo and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for key padlocks?
The HS code for key padlocks is subheading 8301.10. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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