Refrigerator imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $348.7 million of refrigerator in 2024 (43.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $348.7M | 43.3K t |
| 2023 | $275.5M | 35.2K t |
| 2022 | $332.4M | 45.0K t |
| 2021 | $318.2M | 58.6K t |
| 2020 | $221.6M | 42.6K t |
| 2019 | $202.0M | 37.6K t |
| 2018 | $199.2M | 32.6K t |
| 2017 | $145.1M | 26.3K t |
Where Egypt imports refrigerator from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Turkey (25%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $120.4M | 35% |
| Turkey | $85.5M | 25% |
| Italy | $32.0M | 9.2% |
| France | $15.9M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $15.8M | 4.5% |
| Poland | $11.2M | 3.2% |
| United States | $9.6M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $6.2M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $6.1M | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $5.4M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.69 | Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418 | 29% |
| 8418.99 | Refrigerating or freezing equipment: parts thereof, other than furniture | 27% |
| 8418.10 | Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other | 23% |
| 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… | 7.5% |
| 8418.21 | Refrigerators: for household use, compression-type, electric or other | 5.2% |
| 8418.29 | Refrigerators: household, electric or not, other than compression-type | 2.9% |
| 8418.30 | Freezers: of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacity | 2.8% |
| 8418.40 | Freezers: of the upright type, not exceeding 900l capacity | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.06 per kg, close to the world average of $7.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refrigerator exports from Egypt
Exports of refrigerator by Egypt reached $137.5 million in 2024 (22.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (15%), Turkey (13%), Morocco (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+696% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $21.2M | 15% |
| Turkey | $17.9M | 13% |
| Morocco | $17.6M | 13% |
| Sudan | $13.7M | 10% |
| Spain | $7.6M | 5.5% |
| Jordan | $7.2M | 5.2% |
| Libya | $5.6M | 4% |
| Lebanon | $4.8M | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.6M | 3.4% |
| France | $4.5M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported refrigerator worth $348.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 226 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($120.4 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.06 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $7.19 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of refrigerator to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $145.1 million in 2017 to $348.7 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export refrigerator?
Yes. Egypt exported $137.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Turkey and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $211.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8418.69 (29% of the value) and 8418.99 (27%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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