Padlocks imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported padlocks worth $2.9 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 3% 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 125 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 246 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 160 t |
Where Zambia imports padlocks from
Most of the value came from South Africa (41%), China (26%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 41% |
| China | $772K | 26% |
| India | $352K | 12% |
| Australia | $158K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $96K | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $66K | 2.3% |
| United States | $39K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $35K | 1.2% |
| France | $32K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8301
| 8301.40 | Door locks | 64% |
| 8301.10 | Key padlocks | 24% |
| 8301.20 | Vehicle locks | 3.7% |
| 8301.60 | Lock parts | 3.4% |
| 8301.70 | Metal keys | 2.3% |
| 8301.30 | Furniture locks | 1.7% |
| 8301.50 | Latch clasps | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, 81% 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 Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia padlocks imports (HS 8301): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 Zambia?
Zambia imported padlocks worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply padlocks to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (26%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of padlocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $12.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of padlocks to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for padlocks?
The HS code for padlocks is heading 8301. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8301.40 (64% of the value) and 8301.10 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zambia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.