Chest freezers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chest freezers by the United Kingdom reached $38.3 million in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $86.7 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 | $38.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $34.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $46.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $57.0M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $86.7M | 16.7K t |
| 2019 | $36.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $40.8M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $34.5M | 10.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports chest freezers from
China alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.0M | 81% |
| Denmark | $2.1M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 5% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $428K | 1.1% |
| United States | $252K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $244K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $155K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $152K | 0.4% |
| France | $120K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.80 per kg, close to the world average of $3.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chest freezers exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported chest freezers worth $3.3 million (654 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (21%), Saudi Arabia (11%), Egypt (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+912% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $697K | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $351K | 11% |
| Egypt | $293K | 9% |
| Ireland | $259K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $249K | 7.6% |
| Belgium | $133K | 4.1% |
| Poland | $120K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $107K | 3.3% |
| Ukraine | $71K | 2.2% |
| Malawi | $68K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported chest freezers worth $38.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 220 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply chest freezers to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($31.0 million), followed by Denmark (5%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 531% on the year.
What is the average import price of chest freezers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chest freezers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.5 million in 2017 to $38.3 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2020 at $86.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export chest freezers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $35.1 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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