Refrigerator-freezer combinations imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $14.6 million of refrigerator-freezer combinations in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.4 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 | $14.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 4.9K t |
Where Ethiopia imports refrigerator-freezer combinations from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.9M | 89% |
| Italy | $935K | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $313K | 2.1% |
| India | $224K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $75K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $63K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $34K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, 28% below the world average of $4.71, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia refrigerator-freezer combinations imports (HS 8418.10): 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 8418.10: Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator-freezer combinations imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported refrigerator-freezer combinations worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator-freezer combinations to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator-freezer combinations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $4.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refrigerator-freezer combinations to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator-freezer combinations?
The HS code for refrigerator-freezer combinations is subheading 8418.10. 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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