Upright freezers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of upright freezers by the United Arab Emirates reached $24.2 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $24.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $25.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports upright freezers from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.0M | 62% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 12% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $500K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $352K | 1.5% |
| United States | $329K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $325K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $314K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $268K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.78 per kg, close to the world average of $5.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Upright freezers exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.1 million of upright freezers in 2024 (230 tonnes). Israel alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates upright freezers imports (HS 8418.40): 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 8418.40: Freezers: of the upright type, not exceeding 900l capacity.
Common questions
What is the value of upright freezers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported upright freezers worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply upright freezers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of upright freezers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.78 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $5.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of upright freezers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2022 at $25.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export upright freezers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, the Seychelles and Angola. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $22.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for upright freezers?
The HS code for upright freezers is subheading 8418.40. 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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