Metal keys imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal keys by the United Kingdom reached $20.8 million in 2024 (631 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 216 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% less 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 | $20.8M | 631 t |
| 2023 | $24.0M | 744 t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 841 t |
| 2021 | $21.4M | 839 t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 750 t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $21.9M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports metal keys from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Czech Republic (13%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 26% |
| Czech Republic | $2.7M | 13% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 10% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 7.2% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| Taiwan | $959K | 4.6% |
| Sweden | $744K | 3.6% |
| United States | $657K | 3.2% |
| Finland | $453K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.00 per kg, 37% above the world average of $24.01. 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.
Metal keys exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of metal keys by the United Kingdom reached $5.3 million in 2024 (96 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (28%), Ireland (9%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 28% |
| Ireland | $499K | 9.3% |
| Germany | $413K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $289K | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $242K | 4.5% |
| France | $241K | 4.5% |
| Canada | $216K | 4% |
| China | $195K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $126K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $116K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom metal keys imports (HS 8301.70): 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 8301.70: Keys: presented separately, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal keys imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported metal keys worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 631 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 216 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal keys to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by the Czech Republic (13%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal keys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.00 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $24.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal keys to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.9 million in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $24.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export metal keys?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal keys?
The HS code for metal keys is subheading 8301.70. 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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