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, Locks of a kind used for furniture

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, Locks of a kind used for furniture is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 53.0% of imports (€82.9M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (15.8%). With an HHI of 3120, 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, Locks of a kind used for furniture to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (18.7%, €34.0M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States.

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, Locks of a kind used for furniture are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇹 Italy. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 19.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-2.2%) and exports surging (15.7%) compared to the previous year.