Display refrigeration units trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in display refrigeration units was worth $7.57 billion in 2024, about 936.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and up 11% 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 | $7.57B | 936.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.84B | 802.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.87B | 928.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.46B | 928.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.64B | 747.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.13B | 834.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.21B | 777.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.76B | 764.6K t |
Top display refrigeration units exporting countries
Exports are led by China (29%), Italy (13%) and Turkey (8%). 147 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 49%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.19B | 29% |
| Italy | $952.7M | 13% |
| Turkey | $574.7M | 7.6% |
| Mexico | $516.6M | 6.8% |
| Austria | $457.2M | 6% |
| Czech Republic | $268.7M | 3.6% |
| United States | $233.8M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $180.5M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $172.4M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $159.1M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $149.4M | 2% |
| Romania | $114.3M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (17%), Germany (9%) and France (6%). 221 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.29B | 17% |
| Germany | $712.3M | 9.4% |
| France | $457.9M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $308.0M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $212.0M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $205.6M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $174.6M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $172.0M | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $160.1M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $148.2M | 2% |
| Switzerland | $138.8M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $137.9M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $13.48 per kg and China $5.69 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 8418.50: Furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment: for storage and display, n.e.c. in item no. 8418.1, 8418.2, 8418.3 or 8418.4 (chests, cabinets, display counters, show-cases and the like). HS 8418 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most display refrigeration units?
China exported $2.19 billion in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Italy (13%) and Turkey (8%). In all, 147 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most display refrigeration units?
The United States imported $1.29 billion in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in display refrigeration units?
It was worth $7.57 billion in 2024, about 936.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $7.87 billion. 147 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of display refrigeration units per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $13.48 per kg and China $5.69 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 display refrigeration units?
The HS code for display refrigeration units is subheading 8418.50, 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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