Refrigerator imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported refrigerator worth $466.3 million (27.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $586.6 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 | $466.3M | 27.8K t |
| 2023 | $454.5M | 53.1K t |
| 2022 | $586.6M | 46.8K t |
| 2021 | $541.7M | 45.4K t |
| 2020 | $409.5M | 67.3K t |
| 2019 | $352.0M | 55.9K t |
| 2018 | $345.6M | 51.1K t |
| 2017 | $341.7M | 55.1K t |
Where Israel imports refrigerator from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), South Korea (11%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $124.5M | 27% |
| South Korea | $49.9M | 11% |
| Italy | $48.6M | 10% |
| Japan | $33.7M | 7.2% |
| Hong Kong | $26.3M | 5.6% |
| France | $24.1M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $24.0M | 5.1% |
| United States | $16.6M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $15.0M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $14.6M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.21 | Refrigerators: for household use, compression-type, electric or other | 31% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418 | 30% |
| 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… | 12% |
| 8418.10 | Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other | 12% |
| 8418.40 | Freezers: of the upright type, not exceeding 900l capacity | 5.2% |
| 8418.99 | Refrigerating or freezing equipment: parts thereof, other than furniture | 4.5% |
| 8418.61 | Heat pumps: other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415 | 4.1% |
| 8418.30 | Freezers: of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacity | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.75 per kg, 133% above the world average of $7.19. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refrigerator exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported refrigerator worth $45.6 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 67% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $30.7M | 67% |
| France | $7.2M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 4.5% |
| United States | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $965K | 2.1% |
| China | $593K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $371K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $295K | 0.7% |
| Slovenia | $241K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $187K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 Israel?
Israel imported refrigerator worth $466.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($124.5 million), followed by South Korea (11%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 530% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.75 per kg in 2024, 133% 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 Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $341.7 million in 2017 to $466.3 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $586.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export refrigerator?
Yes. Israel exported $45.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $420.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8418.21 (31% of the value) and 8418.69 (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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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