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, Keys presented separately

The main extra-EU suppliers 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, Keys presented separately are 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom. 🇨🇳 China leads with 39.9% of total imports (€80.6M). The HHI concentration index stands at 1821, indicating a Moderate market.

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, Keys presented separately to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (20.7%, €74.1M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇳 China.

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, Keys presented separately are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇮 Finland. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 16.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (7.3%) and exports stable (-0.1%) compared to the previous year.