Lock parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported lock parts worth $7.1 million (680 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.2 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 | $7.1M | 680 t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 589 t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 731 t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 753 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 744 t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 820 t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 1.0K t |
Where South Africa imports lock parts from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Italy (18%), Spain (10%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 43% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 18% |
| Spain | $701K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $613K | 8.7% |
| Taiwan | $323K | 4.6% |
| Finland | $252K | 3.6% |
| United States | $142K | 2% |
| Sweden | $137K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $127K | 1.8% |
| India | $97K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.39 per kg, close to the world average of $12.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lock parts exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported lock parts worth $732 thousand (69 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (36%), Sweden (17%), Botswana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $264K | 36% |
| Sweden | $126K | 17% |
| Botswana | $78K | 11% |
| Australia | $31K | 4.2% |
| Mauritius | $23K | 3.1% |
| Barbados | $21K | 2.8% |
| Eswatini | $20K | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $19K | 2.6% |
| Nigeria | $18K | 2.5% |
| Kenya | $18K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa lock parts imports (HS 8301.60): 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 8301.60: Locks: parts of padlocks, locks, clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of lock parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported lock parts worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 680 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply lock parts to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of lock parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.39 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $12.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lock parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2021 at $14.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export lock parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $732 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Sweden and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lock parts?
The HS code for lock parts is subheading 8301.60. 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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