Refrigeration furniture and housings exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported refrigeration furniture and housings worth $2.5 million (468 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 million.
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 | $2.5M | 468 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 329 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 654 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 504 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 207 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 701 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 753 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 244 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports refrigeration furniture and housings to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 63% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 63% |
| Switzerland | $556K | 22% |
| Bahrain | $103K | 4.1% |
| Tunisia | $58K | 2.3% |
| Philippines | $57K | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $49K | 2% |
| South Africa | $28K | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $21K | 0.8% |
| Qatar | $15K | 0.6% |
| Seychelles | $9K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.39 per kg, 34% below the world average of $8.17, 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.
Refrigeration furniture and housings imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of refrigeration furniture and housings by the United Arab Emirates reached $819 thousand in 2024 (176 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (28%), Germany (18%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $230K | 28% |
| Germany | $149K | 18% |
| Italy | $92K | 11% |
| Kuwait | $90K | 11% |
| Turkey | $81K | 9.9% |
| France | $69K | 8.4% |
| India | $29K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $28K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $18K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates refrigeration furniture and housings exports (HS 8418.91): 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 8418.91: Refrigerating or freezing equipment: parts, furniture designed to receive refrigerating or freezing equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigeration furniture and housings exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported refrigeration furniture and housings worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 468 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 102 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy refrigeration furniture and housings from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Switzerland (22%) and Bahrain (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. The Seychelles grew fastest among the top ten, up 279% on the year.
What is the average export price of refrigeration furniture and housings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.39 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $8.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of refrigeration furniture and housings from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import refrigeration furniture and housings?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $819 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigeration furniture and housings?
The HS code for refrigeration furniture and housings is subheading 8418.91. 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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