Chest freezers imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chest freezers by Egypt reached $9.9 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 868 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 496 t |
| 2017 | $619K | 163 t |
Where Egypt imports chest freezers from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Turkey (30%), Austria (19%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 40% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 30% |
| Austria | $1.9M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $293K | 3% |
| Brazil | $243K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $150K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $143K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $93K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $35K | 0.4% |
| United States | $22K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.29 per kg, close to the world average of $3.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chest freezers exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported chest freezers worth $8.6 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Sudan (28%), Iraq (21%), Libya (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Egypt chest freezers imports (HS 8418.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of chest freezers imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported chest freezers worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply chest freezers to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Turkey (30%) and Austria (19%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 758% on the year.
What is the average import price of chest freezers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.29 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $3.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chest freezers to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $618 thousand in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export chest freezers?
Yes. Egypt exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Iraq and Libya. That compares with imports of $9.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for chest freezers?
The HS code for chest freezers is subheading 8418.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8418 page.
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