Upright freezers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in upright freezers was worth $2.03 billion in 2024, about 383.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017, and down 0% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.03B | 383.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.04B | 376.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.41B | 436.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.75B | 539.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.16B | 469.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.60B | 336.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.58B | 335.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.48B | 333.3K t |
Top upright freezers exporting countries
Exports are led by China (38%), Turkey (12%) and Germany (11%). 119 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 61%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $777.1M | 38% |
| Turkey | $241.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $213.3M | 11% |
| Poland | $119.3M | 5.9% |
| United States | $102.8M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $60.3M | 3% |
| Italy | $55.9M | 2.8% |
| Bulgaria | $37.6M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $36.2M | 1.8% |
| Austria | $29.7M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $28.7M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $26.1M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $310.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $179.1M | 8.8% |
| France | $113.0M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $104.3M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $100.7M | 5% |
| Sweden | $80.5M | 4% |
| Japan | $72.5M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $72.3M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $68.2M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $50.4M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $47.8M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $41.5M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.30 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $9.68 per kg and China $4.28 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.
Who is behind these numbers in this market?
The shipment records behind Upright freezers (HS 8418.40) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 8418.40: Freezers: of the upright type, not exceeding 900l capacity. HS 8418 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most upright freezers?
China exported $777.1 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Turkey (12%) and Germany (11%). In all, 119 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most upright freezers?
The United States imported $310.2 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in upright freezers?
It was worth $2.03 billion in 2024, about 383.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.75 billion. 119 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of upright freezers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.30 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $9.68 per kg and China $4.28 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for upright freezers?
The HS code for upright freezers is subheading 8418.40, 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.
How can I find upright freezers buyers and suppliers?
EximDataX shows the importers and exporters of upright freezers by name, from shipment-level customs records updated weekly. Ask for a live look at the markets you sell to.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.