Padlocks imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $13.1 million of padlocks in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.6 million.
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 | $13.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $17.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 2.5K t |
Where Yemen imports padlocks from
China alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.0M | 92% |
| Japan | $335K | 2.6% |
| Greece | $332K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $172K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $93K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $46K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $46K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $42K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $16K | 0.1% |
| India | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8301
| 8301.10 | Padlocks: (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal | 48% |
| 8301.40 | Locks: (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal | 23% |
| 8301.30 | Locks: of a kind used for furniture (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal | 16% |
| 8301.60 | Locks: parts of padlocks, locks, clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal | 7.5% |
| 8301.20 | Locks: of a kind used for motor vehicles (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal | 4.8% |
| 8301.70 | Keys: presented separately, of base metal | 0.5% |
| 8301.50 | Clasps and frames with clasps: incorporating locks, of base metal | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.15 per kg, 59% below the world average of $12.53, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Padlocks and locks (key, combination, electrically operated) of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal, keys for any or the foregoing articles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of padlocks imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported padlocks worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply padlocks to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by Japan (3%) and Greece (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 716% on the year.
What is the average import price of padlocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $12.53 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of padlocks to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $20.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for padlocks?
The HS code for padlocks is heading 8301. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 8301.10 (48% of the value) and 8301.40 (22%). 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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