Refrigerator-freezer combinations trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in refrigerator-freezer combinations was worth $19.16 billion in 2024, about 4.07 million tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $19.16B | 4.07M t |
| 2023 | $18.90B | 3.77M t |
| 2022 | $19.57B | 4.01M t |
| 2021 | $20.30B | 4.37M t |
| 2020 | $15.97B | 3.65M t |
| 2019 | $14.77B | 3.43M t |
| 2018 | $14.34B | 3.20M t |
| 2017 | $13.78B | 3.28M t |
Top refrigerator-freezer combinations exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 33% of world exports, followed by Mexico and South Korea. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 167 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.35B | 33% |
| Mexico | $4.13B | 22% |
| South Korea | $2.04B | 11% |
| Thailand | $1.42B | 7.4% |
| Poland | $979.4M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $953.2M | 5% |
| Germany | $404.4M | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $342.0M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $328.6M | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $284.5M | 1.5% |
| Romania | $256.8M | 1.3% |
| Serbia | $216.4M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (37%), Japan (4%) and Germany (4%). 221 countries imported it, and the top three take 45% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.10B | 37% |
| Japan | $762.8M | 4% |
| Germany | $708.8M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $591.5M | 3.1% |
| France | $575.4M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $571.1M | 3% |
| South Korea | $413.2M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $407.0M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $378.2M | 2% |
| Spain | $373.8M | 2% |
| Poland | $354.4M | 1.9% |
| Russia | $352.0M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $7.84 per kg and China $3.80 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 8418.10: Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other. HS 8418 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most refrigerator-freezer combinations?
China exported $6.35 billion in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by Mexico (22%) and South Korea (11%). In all, 167 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most refrigerator-freezer combinations?
The United States imported $7.10 billion in 2024, 37% of world imports, ahead of Japan (4%) and Germany (4%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in refrigerator-freezer combinations?
It was worth $19.16 billion in 2024, about 4.07 million tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $20.30 billion. 167 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of refrigerator-freezer combinations per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $7.84 per kg and China $3.80 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 refrigerator-freezer combinations?
The HS code for refrigerator-freezer combinations is subheading 8418.10, 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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