Vehicle locks imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle locks by the United States reached $884.7 million in 2024 (56.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. That is 5% 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 | $884.7M | 56.0K t |
| 2023 | $841.7M | 66.5K t |
| 2022 | $793.3M | 57.3K t |
| 2021 | $762.3M | 47.3K t |
| 2020 | $651.2M | 40.7K t |
| 2019 | $758.5M | 48.6K t |
| 2018 | $792.1M | 50.7K t |
| 2017 | $802.6M | 48.1K t |
Where the United States imports vehicle locks from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (47%), Canada (25%), South Korea (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $418.6M | 47% |
| Canada | $224.0M | 25% |
| South Korea | $50.6M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $44.0M | 5% |
| China | $41.7M | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $24.7M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $24.0M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $13.8M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $8.9M | 1% |
| Turkey | $8.2M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.80 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 States
The United States exported $130.7 million of vehicle locks in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 151 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (45%), Mexico (32%), China (7%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $58.6M | 45% |
| Mexico | $42.4M | 33% |
| China | $8.9M | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $8.0M | 6.2% |
| Thailand | $2.2M | 1.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $896K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $821K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $817K | 0.6% |
| Argentina | $773K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported vehicle locks worth $884.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 211 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle locks to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($418.6 million), followed by Canada (25%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle locks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.80 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $18.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle locks to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $802.6 million in 2017 to $884.7 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $785.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export vehicle locks?
Yes. The United States exported $130.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $754.0 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.
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