Refrigerator-freezer combinations imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $571.1 million of refrigerator-freezer combinations in 2024 (132.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 221 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $571.1M | 132.5K t |
| 2023 | $618.1M | 137.8K t |
| 2022 | $611.8M | 134.2K t |
| 2021 | $704.4M | 154.7K t |
| 2020 | $541.3M | 140.3K t |
| 2019 | $526.8M | 129.3K t |
| 2018 | $529.5M | 124.2K t |
| 2017 | $516.4M | 139.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports refrigerator-freezer combinations from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Turkey (18%), Poland (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $232.2M | 41% |
| Turkey | $102.9M | 18% |
| Poland | $86.4M | 15% |
| Italy | $52.2M | 9.1% |
| Romania | $34.5M | 6% |
| Germany | $31.2M | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $7.5M | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | $4.4M | 0.8% |
| Slovakia | $3.1M | 0.6% |
| United States | $3.1M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.31 per kg, close to the world average of $4.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refrigerator-freezer combinations exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $20.2 million of refrigerator-freezer combinations in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Ireland alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $12.2M | 61% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 7% |
| Spain | $899K | 4.5% |
| France | $665K | 3.3% |
| Tanzania | $551K | 2.7% |
| United States | $490K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $447K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $400K | 2% |
| Germany | $370K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $278K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom refrigerator-freezer combinations imports (HS 8418.10): 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 8418.10: Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator-freezer combinations imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported refrigerator-freezer combinations worth $571.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 221 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator-freezer combinations to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($232.2 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Poland (15%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator-freezer combinations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.31 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $4.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigerator-freezer combinations to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $516.4 million in 2017 to $571.1 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $704.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $577.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export refrigerator-freezer combinations?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $20.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $550.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator-freezer combinations?
The HS code for refrigerator-freezer combinations is subheading 8418.10. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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