Padlocks imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of padlocks by Zimbabwe reached $3.4 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.0 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 | $3.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 754 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 589 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 962 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 477 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports padlocks from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), China (38%), Mauritius (3%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 48% |
| China | $1.3M | 38% |
| Mauritius | $111K | 3.3% |
| India | $95K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $64K | 1.9% |
| Mozambique | $53K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43K | 1.3% |
| United States | $28K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8301
| 8301.40 | Door locks | 52% |
| 8301.10 | Key padlocks | 31% |
| 8301.30 | Furniture locks | 5.6% |
| 8301.60 | Lock parts | 4.7% |
| 8301.20 | Vehicle locks | 4.7% |
| 8301.70 | Metal keys | 1.9% |
| 8301.50 | Latch clasps | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, 85% 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 Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe padlocks imports (HS 8301): 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: 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported padlocks worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply padlocks to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (38%) and Mauritius (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 697% on the year.
What is the average import price of padlocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $12.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of padlocks to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2021 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for padlocks?
The HS code for padlocks is heading 8301. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8301.40 (52% of the value) and 8301.10 (31%).
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