Vehicle locks imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle locks by South Africa reached $15.6 million in 2024 (995 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.9 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 | $15.6M | 995 t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 715 t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 957 t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 1.0K t |
Where South Africa imports vehicle locks from
Most of the value came from Germany (39%), Poland (19%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.0M | 39% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 19% |
| China | $2.2M | 14% |
| India | $769K | 4.9% |
| Czech Republic | $509K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $497K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $428K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $408K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $237K | 1.5% |
| United States | $235K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.69 per kg, close to the world average of $18.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle locks exports from South Africa
Exports of vehicle locks by South Africa reached $1.0 million in 2024 (60 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (32%), Botswana (25%), Zimbabwe (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $335K | 32% |
| Botswana | $258K | 25% |
| Zimbabwe | $86K | 8.2% |
| Eswatini | $53K | 5% |
| Mozambique | $49K | 4.7% |
| Angola | $34K | 3.3% |
| DR Congo | $28K | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $28K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $28K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $26K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa vehicle locks imports (HS 8301.20): 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 8301.20: Locks: of a kind used for motor vehicles (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle locks imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported vehicle locks worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 995 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle locks to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Poland (19%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle locks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.69 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $18.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle locks to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $21.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export vehicle locks?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle locks?
The HS code for vehicle locks is subheading 8301.20. 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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