Household refrigerators imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of household refrigerators by the United Kingdom reached $174.1 million in 2024 (39.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $292.8 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 | $174.1M | 39.4K t |
| 2023 | $171.2M | 35.0K t |
| 2022 | $184.3M | 36.4K t |
| 2021 | $292.8M | 55.6K t |
| 2020 | $273.7M | 59.0K t |
| 2019 | $271.9M | 60.2K t |
| 2018 | $245.2M | 58.0K t |
| 2017 | $230.5M | 58.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports household refrigerators from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Turkey (17%), Germany (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $75.6M | 44% |
| Turkey | $29.2M | 17% |
| Germany | $26.4M | 15% |
| Italy | $13.7M | 7.9% |
| Romania | $6.9M | 4% |
| Poland | $5.1M | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $3.5M | 2% |
| Portugal | $2.9M | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $2.2M | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.42 per kg, close to the world average of $5.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Household refrigerators exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $7.7 million of household refrigerators in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (36%), United Arab Emirates (12%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+670% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.8M | 36% |
| United Arab Emirates | $890K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $593K | 7.8% |
| Morocco | $388K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $284K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $247K | 3.2% |
| France | $233K | 3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $218K | 2.9% |
| United States | $139K | 1.8% |
| China | $136K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom household refrigerators imports (HS 8418.21): 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 8418.21: Refrigerators: for household use, compression-type, electric or other.
Common questions
What is the value of household refrigerators imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported household refrigerators worth $174.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 220 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply household refrigerators to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($75.6 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average import price of household refrigerators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.42 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $5.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of household refrigerators to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $230.5 million in 2017 to $174.1 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $292.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $230.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export household refrigerators?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $166.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for household refrigerators?
The HS code for household refrigerators is subheading 8418.21. 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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