Door locks imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of door locks by the United Kingdom reached $201.4 million in 2024 (15.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $201.4M | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $195.9M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $202.6M | 15.0K t |
| 2021 | $226.0M | 18.7K t |
| 2020 | $172.3M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $197.0M | 16.0K t |
| 2018 | $185.0M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $168.6M | 13.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports door locks from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Germany (9%), Taiwan (8%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $99.0M | 49% |
| Germany | $18.4M | 9.2% |
| Taiwan | $16.3M | 8.1% |
| Malaysia | $9.9M | 4.9% |
| United States | $5.5M | 2.7% |
| Finland | $5.3M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $5.1M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $4.3M | 2.1% |
| Israel | $4.1M | 2% |
| Austria | $3.5M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.90 per kg, close to the world average of $11.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Door locks exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of door locks by the United Kingdom reached $59.7 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (25%), United States (14%), Netherlands (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $15.2M | 26% |
| United States | $8.1M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 5.8% |
| France | $3.0M | 5.1% |
| China | $3.0M | 5% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom door locks imports (HS 8301.40): 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 8301.40: Locks: (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of door locks imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported door locks worth $201.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 221 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply door locks to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($99.0 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Taiwan (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of door locks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.90 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $11.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of door locks to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $168.6 million in 2017 to $201.4 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $226.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $193.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export door locks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $59.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $141.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for door locks?
The HS code for door locks is subheading 8301.40. 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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