Key padlocks imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported key padlocks worth $22.2 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 75% more than in 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 | $22.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 3.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports key padlocks from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.1M | 86% |
| Netherlands | $809K | 3.6% |
| India | $482K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $411K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $338K | 1.5% |
| Finland | $267K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $231K | 1% |
| United States | $153K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $131K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $70K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.01 per kg, 29% 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.
Key padlocks exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of key padlocks by the United Arab Emirates reached $464 thousand in 2024 (409 tonnes). Most of it went to Indonesia (13%), India (12%), Mauritania (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+743% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $61K | 13% |
| India | $56K | 12% |
| Mauritania | $47K | 10% |
| Kenya | $37K | 8% |
| France | $35K | 7.5% |
| Egypt | $29K | 6.3% |
| Mozambique | $29K | 6.2% |
| Angola | $27K | 5.8% |
| Zambia | $25K | 5.4% |
| Seychelles | $19K | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported key padlocks worth $22.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply key padlocks to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (4%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of key padlocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.01 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $7.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of key padlocks to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $22.2 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export key padlocks?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $464 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, India and Mauritania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $21.8 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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