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Padlocks, locks and keys market in Germany

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the German market for base metal padlocks, locks and keys experienced notable fluctuations in value. Market size peaked at 1.5 billion USD in 2021, after a recovery from a dip in 2020, but then declined to 1.1 billion USD by 2024. Production followed a similar volatile pattern, reaching 1.9 billion USD in 2021 before falling back to 1.5 billion USD in 2024.

A key influence was the 9.31% decline in global exports of these products between 2019 and 2020, which coincided with a contraction in Germany's own market size and trade volumes that year. In the latter part of the period, a specific demand trend emerged for robust, hardened steel padlocks designed for containers and industrial applications, highlighting a shift within the product mix even as the overall market value softened.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2019-2022, 2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production padlocks, locks and keys in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's output of padlocks, locks, and keys was valued at 1 614 million US dollars, marking a modest year-over-year decline of 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(3.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports padlocks, locks and keys from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of padlocks, locks, and keys in volume terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 57 008 tonnes, representing a decrease of 10.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 16.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	(7.0%)	(10.5%)	(6.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of padlocks, locks, and keys in volume terms were broadly distributed across markets. The top three destinations—Czechia (23.9% of exports), Poland (8.0%), and the United Kingdom (7.3%)—together accounted for only 39.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of padlocks, locks, and keys in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 299 million US dollars, down 8.0% from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 9.3%, equating to an annualized rate of -3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 540 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 7.6% also occurring that year. In contrast, the largest decline of 8.3% was observed in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	(8.3%)	(8.0%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of padlocks, locks, and keys in value terms were not heavily concentrated. The leading markets—China (11.1% of exports), France (9.1%), and Czechia (8.9%)—together captured only 29.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports padlocks, locks and keys to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of padlocks, locks, and keys in volume terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 53 506 tonnes, a reduction of 12.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 13.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.7%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 63 520 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	(4.3%)	(12.0%)	(4.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Czechia (24.2% of imports), China (21.9%), and Italy (11.2%) remained the main sources for Germany's imports of padlocks, locks, and keys in volume terms, jointly accounting for 57.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of padlocks, locks, and keys in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 964 million US dollars, corresponding to a year-over-year decline of 10.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 9.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.4%. The maximum value was reached in 2018 at 1 174 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.7%	(8.3%)	(10.5%)	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Czechia (26.9% of imports), China (14.6%), and Italy (8.9%) remained the key partners for Germany's imports of padlocks, locks, and keys in value terms, together accounting for 50.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io