Chest freezers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $28.5 million of chest freezers in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 22% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $28.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $23.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $19.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $23.5M | 6.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports chest freezers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.0M | 91% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $405K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $45K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $32K | 0.1% |
| United States | $23K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $20K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.00 per kg, 21% below the world average of $3.82, 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.
Chest freezers exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million of chest freezers in 2024 (426 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (17%), Israel (17%), Seychelles (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates chest freezers imports (HS 8418.30): 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 8418.30: Freezers: of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacity.
Common questions
What is the value of chest freezers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported chest freezers worth $28.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply chest freezers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of chest freezers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $3.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chest freezers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.5 million in 2017 to $28.5 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export chest freezers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Israel and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $27.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for chest freezers?
The HS code for chest freezers is subheading 8418.30. 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.
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