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, Parts

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, Parts is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 55.2% of imports (€790.2M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland (6.5%). With an HHI of 3148, 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, Parts to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (14.7%, €206.8M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇦🇱 Albania.

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, Parts are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇨🇿 Czechia. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 24.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (4.1%) and exports rising (4.1%) compared to the previous year.