Refrigerator exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of refrigerator by Turkey reached $2.66 billion in 2024 (499.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.66B | 499.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.78B | 515.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.80B | 586.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.70B | 604.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.08B | 497.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.19B | 509.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.22B | 487.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.02B | 479.6K t |
Where Turkey exports refrigerator to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (10%), United States (9%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $256.3M | 9.7% |
| United States | $244.1M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $208.9M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $160.9M | 6.1% |
| France | $111.8M | 4.2% |
| Iraq | $91.9M | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $85.5M | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $82.2M | 3.1% |
| Romania | $80.0M | 3% |
| Spain | $79.9M | 3% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.10 | Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other | 36% |
| 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… | 22% |
| 8418.99 | Refrigerating or freezing equipment: parts thereof, other than furniture | 12% |
| 8418.21 | Refrigerators: for household use, compression-type, electric or other | 9.4% |
| 8418.40 | Freezers: of the upright type, not exceeding 900l capacity | 9.1% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418 | 6.6% |
| 8418.30 | Freezers: of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacity | 3.5% |
| 8418.61 | Heat pumps: other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415 | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.32 per kg, 26% below the world average of $7.19, 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.
Refrigerator imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $555.2 million of refrigerator in 2024 (60.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (30%), Italy (15%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $166.0M | 30% |
| Italy | $83.1M | 15% |
| Germany | $48.9M | 8.8% |
| France | $40.4M | 7.3% |
| Thailand | $31.3M | 5.6% |
| Czech Republic | $18.6M | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $17.9M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $14.2M | 2.6% |
| Russia | $13.8M | 2.5% |
| United States | $13.3M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported refrigerator worth $2.66 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 499.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 204 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy refrigerator from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 10% of the value ($256.3 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 27%, out of 180 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average export price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.32 per kg in 2024, 26% below 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 exports of refrigerator from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.02 billion in 2017 to $2.66 billion in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $2.80 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import refrigerator?
Yes. Turkey imported $555.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.10 billion a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8418.10 (36% of the value) and 8418.50 (22%). 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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