Household refrigerators imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $18.2 million of household refrigerators in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $39.0 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 | $18.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $39.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 2.8K t |
Where Egypt imports household refrigerators from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Brazil (18%), Thailand (11%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.9M | 49% |
| Brazil | $3.3M | 18% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 8.4% |
| Poland | $687K | 3.8% |
| Vietnam | $612K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $280K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $245K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $207K | 1.1% |
| United States | $107K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.45 per kg, close to the world average of $5.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Household refrigerators exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported household refrigerators worth $14.2 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (17%), France (11%), Russia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt household refrigerators imports (HS 8418.21): 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 8418.21: Refrigerators: for household use, compression-type, electric or other.
Common questions
What is the value of household refrigerators imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported household refrigerators worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply household refrigerators to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Brazil (18%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of household refrigerators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.45 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $5.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of household refrigerators to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $39.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export household refrigerators?
Yes. Egypt exported $14.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, France and Russia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for household refrigerators?
The HS code for household refrigerators is subheading 8418.21. 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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