EU External Trade - Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys for any of the foregoing articles, of base metal, Padlocks

Extra-EU sourcing of Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys for any of the foregoing articles, of base metal, Padlocks is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 83.3% of imports (€560.5M), followed by 🇹🇼 Taiwan (6.2%). With an HHI of 6994, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys for any of the foregoing articles, of base metal, Padlocks to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (33.1%, €75.9M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys for any of the foregoing articles, of base metal, Padlocks are 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇪🇸 Spain. 🇫🇷 France accounts for 23.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-6.6%) while exports were rising (5.2%), signalling a structural market shift.