Household refrigerators (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.2 million of household refrigerators (other) in 2024 (492 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 82% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.4 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 | $3.2M | 493 t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 729 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports household refrigerators (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 73% |
| Singapore | $283K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $145K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $98K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $64K | 2% |
| Egypt | $25K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $22K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.46 per kg, close to the world average of $5.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Household refrigerators (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported household refrigerators (other) worth $1.4 million (722 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (22%), Seychelles (19%), Lebanon (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Madagascar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $316K | 22% |
| Seychelles | $275K | 19% |
| Lebanon | $200K | 14% |
| Kenya | $120K | 8.5% |
| Georgia | $112K | 7.9% |
| Mozambique | $62K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 4.3% |
| Uganda | $46K | 3.2% |
| Malawi | $27K | 1.9% |
| Madagascar | $23K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates household refrigerators (other) imports (HS 8418.29): 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 8418.29: Refrigerators: household, electric or not, other than compression-type.
Common questions
What is the value of household refrigerators (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported household refrigerators (other) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 492 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply household refrigerators (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Singapore (9%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 862% on the year.
What is the average import price of household refrigerators (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.46 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $5.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of household refrigerators (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $21.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export household refrigerators (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, the Seychelles and Lebanon. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for household refrigerators (other)?
The HS code for household refrigerators (other) is subheading 8418.29. 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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