Padlocks imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported padlocks worth $184.4 million (13.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% 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 | $184.4M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $174.5M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $143.3M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $144.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $131.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $132.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $167.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $177.8M | 11.9K t |
Where Turkey imports padlocks from
Most of the value came from Czech Republic (23%), China (20%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $43.0M | 23% |
| China | $36.7M | 20% |
| Germany | $14.3M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $12.5M | 6.8% |
| Hungary | $8.2M | 4.5% |
| Bulgaria | $8.0M | 4.4% |
| France | $7.7M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $7.7M | 4.2% |
| India | $6.1M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $6.0M | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 8301
| 8301.20 | Locks: of a kind used for motor vehicles (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal | 59% |
| 8301.40 | Locks: (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal | 21% |
| 8301.60 | Locks: parts of padlocks, locks, clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal | 13% |
| 8301.10 | Padlocks: (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal | 2.9% |
| 8301.30 | Locks: of a kind used for furniture (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal | 2.3% |
| 8301.70 | Keys: presented separately, of base metal | 1.6% |
| 8301.50 | Clasps and frames with clasps: incorporating locks, of base metal | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.66 per kg, close to the world average of $12.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Padlocks exports from Turkey
Exports of padlocks by Turkey reached $166.8 million in 2024 (19.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (8%), France (7%), Iran (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 22%. Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $13.7M | 8.2% |
| France | $12.2M | 7.3% |
| Iran | $10.7M | 6.4% |
| United States | $9.2M | 5.5% |
| Ukraine | $8.7M | 5.2% |
| Iraq | $8.5M | 5.1% |
| Romania | $7.3M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $6.4M | 3.8% |
| Algeria | $5.5M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Padlocks and locks (key, combination, electrically operated) of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal, keys for any or the foregoing articles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of padlocks imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported padlocks worth $184.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply padlocks to Turkey?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($43.0 million), followed by China (20%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 92 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of padlocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.66 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $12.53 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of padlocks to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $177.8 million in 2017 to $184.4 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export padlocks?
Yes. Turkey exported $166.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, France and Iran. That compares with imports of $184.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for padlocks?
The HS code for padlocks is heading 8301. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8301.20 (59% of the value) and 8301.40 (21%). 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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