Furniture locks imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported furniture locks worth $14.3 million (726 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 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 | $14.3M | 726 t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 560 t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 702 t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 570 t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 521 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 611 t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 608 t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 601 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports furniture locks from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 50% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 14% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 7.5% |
| France | $843K | 5.9% |
| United States | $502K | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $407K | 2.9% |
| Finland | $337K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $334K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $325K | 2.3% |
| India | $188K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.69 per kg, 90% above the world average of $10.35. 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.
Furniture locks exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $8.1 million of furniture locks in 2024 (147 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 124 countries. The largest buyer markets were Belgium (23%), United States (18%), France (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.9M | 23% |
| United States | $1.4M | 18% |
| France | $1.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 14% |
| Ireland | $766K | 9.5% |
| Poland | $632K | 7.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $131K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $119K | 1.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $92K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $79K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom furniture locks imports (HS 8301.30): 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 8301.30: Locks: of a kind used for furniture (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture locks imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported furniture locks worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 726 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 209 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture locks to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture locks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.69 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $10.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of furniture locks to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export furniture locks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture locks?
The HS code for furniture locks is subheading 8301.30. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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