Vehicle locks exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported vehicle locks worth $5.1 million (138 tonnes). That is 61% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 147% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | 138 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 29 t |
| 2022 | $675K | 11 t |
| 2021 | $121K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $15K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $5K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $3K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $9K | 0 t |
Where Tunisia exports vehicle locks to
Germany alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.9M | 76% |
| Ukraine | $833K | 16% |
| China | $215K | 4.2% |
| United States | $87K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.7% |
| Romania | $25K | 0.5% |
| Mexico | $12K | 0.2% |
| Serbia | $9K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $7K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.06 per kg, 103% above the world average of $18.29. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle locks imports to Tunisia
Imports of vehicle locks by Tunisia reached $1.6 million in 2024 (60 tonnes). China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+730% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $804K | 51% |
| Italy | $276K | 18% |
| Thailand | $136K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $86K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $71K | 4.5% |
| France | $67K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $58K | 3.7% |
| India | $19K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $18K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $8K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia vehicle locks exports (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 exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported vehicle locks worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 151 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy vehicle locks from Tunisia?
Germany was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Ukraine (16%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average export price of vehicle locks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $37.06 per kg in 2024, 103% above the world average of $18.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of vehicle locks from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import vehicle locks?
Yes. Tunisia imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Thailand. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.5 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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