Upright freezers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $100.7 million of upright freezers in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $157.3 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 | $100.7M | 18.8K t |
| 2023 | $117.6M | 21.8K t |
| 2022 | $132.0M | 23.4K t |
| 2021 | $154.5M | 28.9K t |
| 2020 | $157.3M | 37.1K t |
| 2019 | $120.8M | 27.2K t |
| 2018 | $104.4M | 23.5K t |
| 2017 | $106.1M | 24.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports upright freezers from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Turkey (28%), Germany (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.0M | 31% |
| Turkey | $28.3M | 28% |
| Germany | $16.3M | 16% |
| Italy | $6.6M | 6.6% |
| Poland | $3.5M | 3.5% |
| United States | $3.2M | 3.2% |
| Romania | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| Bulgaria | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $1.6M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.36 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 Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported upright freezers worth $26.1 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (31%), Germany (14%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $8.1M | 31% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 14% |
| United States | $2.7M | 10% |
| France | $1.9M | 7.3% |
| Ireland | $1.9M | 7.3% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 6.6% |
| Canada | $726K | 2.8% |
| India | $519K | 2% |
| Belgium | $415K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $340K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported upright freezers worth $100.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 214 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply upright freezers to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($31.0 million), followed by Turkey (28%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of upright freezers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of upright freezers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $106.1 million in 2017 to $100.7 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2020 at $157.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $124.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export upright freezers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $26.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $74.6 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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