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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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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)

Country coverage:

  • 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. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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