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Hong Kong SAR, China - Padlocks, Locks And Keys Of Base Metal - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Hong Kong SAR, China - Padlocks, Locks And Keys Of Base Metal - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Article Publishing Date: Oct 29, 2023

Import of Locks and Keys Soars to $18M in June 2023 in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Lock And Key Imports

In June 2023, the amount of padlocks, locks and keys of base metal imported into Hong Kong rose remarkably to 3.7K tons, surging by 14% on May 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 with an increase of 43% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 5.2K tons. From January 2023 to June 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lock and key imports expanded markedly to $18M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 23% month-to-month.Hong Kong Lock And Key Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Lock And Key in Hong Kong (million USD)
Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023
China15.012.19.810.99.111.212.18.28.711.812.010.312.2
Others7.46.74.84.65.16.14.15.85.76.06.16.25.4
Total22.518.814.615.514.217.416.214.014.417.718.116.617.6

Imports by Country

In June 2023, China (3.5K tons) was the main lock and key supplier to Hong Kong, accounting for a approximately 94% share of total imports.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($12M) constituted the largest supplier of lock and key to Hong Kong.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -1.7%.

Imports by Type

In June 2023, base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal (3.2K tons) constituted the largest type of lock and key supplied to Hong Kong, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, base metal padlocks (175 tons), more than tenfold. Locks; (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal (168 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.6% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal stood at -1.0%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: base metal padlocks (+0.9% per month) and locks; (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal (-2.5% per month).

In value terms, base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal ($11M) constituted the largest type of lock and key supplied to Hong Kong, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by locks; (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal ($3.6M), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by base metal padlocks, with a 13% share.

Import Prices by Country

In June 2023, the lock and key price amounted to $4,763 per ton (CIF, Hong Kong), shrinking by -7.2% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 81% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $6,036 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to June 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($8,376 per ton), while the price for China totaled $3,533 per ton.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.0%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lock and key market in Hong Kong SAR, China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 25721130 - Base metal padlocks
  • Prodcom 25721150 - Base metal motor vehicle locks
  • Prodcom 25721170 - Base metal furniture locks
  • Prodcom 25721230 - Base metal cylinder locks used for doors of buildings
  • Prodcom 25721250 - Base metal locks used for doors of buildings (excluding cylinder locks)
  • Prodcom 25721270 - Base metal locks (excluding padlocks, motor vehicle locks, f urniture locks and locks used for doors of buildings)
  • Prodcom 25721330 - Base metal clasps and frames with clasps, with locks (excluding fasteners and clasps for handbags, brief-cases and executive-cases)
  • Prodcom 25721350 - Base metal keys presented separately (including roughly cast, forged or stamped blanks, skeleton keys)
  • Prodcom 25721410 - Base metal hinges
  • Prodcom 25721420 - Castors with mountings of base metal
  • Prodcom 25721430 - Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for motor vehicles (excluding hinges, castors, locks and keys)
  • Prodcom 25721440 - Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for buildings (excluding hinges, castors, locks, keys, spy holes fitted with optical elements and key operated door bolts)
  • Prodcom 25721450 - Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture (excluding hinges, castors, locks and keys)
  • Prodcom 25721460 - Other base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles (excluding for motor vehicles, buildings or furniture)
  • Prodcom 25721470 - Base metal automatic door closers
  • Prodcom 25721480 - Base metal hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets, coat racks, towel racks, dish-cloth racks, brush racks and key racks (excluding coat-racks having the character of furniture)

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  • Hong Kong SAR

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Hong Kong SAR, China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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