Vehicle locks imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported vehicle locks worth $161.7 million (8.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. Value rose 8% 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 | $161.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $149.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $130.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $141.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $110.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $120.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $163.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $172.9M | 9.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vehicle locks from
The largest suppliers were Czech Republic (40%), China (12%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $65.5M | 41% |
| China | $18.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $17.2M | 11% |
| Morocco | $13.3M | 8.2% |
| Portugal | $10.5M | 6.5% |
| Taiwan | $5.6M | 3.5% |
| France | $4.6M | 2.9% |
| India | $4.3M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $2.9M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.40 per kg, close to the world average of $18.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle locks exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $24.4 million of vehicle locks in 2024 (889 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to France (43%), Germany (11%), Czech Republic (7%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.4M | 43% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $1.8M | 7.5% |
| India | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $971K | 4% |
| United States | $888K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $701K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $695K | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $682K | 2.8% |
| China | $663K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vehicle locks imports (HS 8301.20): 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 8301.20: Locks: of a kind used for motor vehicles (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle locks imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vehicle locks worth $161.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 211 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle locks to the United Kingdom?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($65.5 million), followed by China (12%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle locks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $18.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle locks to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $172.9 million in 2017 to $161.7 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2017 at $172.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $144.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vehicle locks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $24.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and the Czech Republic. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $137.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle locks?
The HS code for vehicle locks is subheading 8301.20. 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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