Key padlocks imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported key padlocks worth $6.5 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $6.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports key padlocks from
China alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 92% |
| India | $191K | 3% |
| Finland | $162K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $35K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $25K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $8K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 77% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported key padlocks worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply key padlocks to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by India (3%) and Finland (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of key padlocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $7.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of key padlocks to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 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.
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