Chest freezers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in chest freezers was worth $2.04 billion in 2024, about 535.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and up 9% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.04B | 535.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.88B | 455.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.12B | 480.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.57B | 623.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.17B | 608.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.65B | 463.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.68B | 453.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.55B | 440.9K t |
Top chest freezers exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 77% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Italy. The top three supply 84% between them, out of 148 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.57B | 77% |
| Turkey | $93.1M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $51.9M | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $37.5M | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $30.4M | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $24.5M | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $20.9M | 1% |
| Russia | $16.3M | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $13.3M | 0.7% |
| Chile | $11.8M | 0.6% |
| United States | $11.2M | 0.6% |
| Japan | $10.6M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Brazil and Iraq. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 18% across 220 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $257.9M | 13% |
| Brazil | $59.9M | 2.9% |
| Iraq | $59.4M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $58.1M | 2.8% |
| Nigeria | $56.7M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $56.1M | 2.7% |
| Philippines | $48.3M | 2.4% |
| Russia | $47.1M | 2.3% |
| France | $46.2M | 2.3% |
| Venezuela | $42.0M | 2.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $41.1M | 2% |
| Germany | $40.9M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $9.87 per kg and China $3.51 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8418.30: Freezers: of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacity. HS 8418 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most chest freezers?
China exported $1.57 billion in 2024, 77% of the world total, followed by Turkey (5%) and Italy (3%). In all, 148 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most chest freezers?
The United States imported $257.9 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Brazil (3%) and Iraq (3%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in chest freezers?
It was worth $2.04 billion in 2024, about 535.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.57 billion. 148 countries reported exports and 220 reported imports.
What is the average price of chest freezers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $9.87 per kg and China $3.51 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for chest freezers?
The HS code for chest freezers is subheading 8418.30, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8418 page.
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