Household refrigerators imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of household refrigerators by the United States reached $476.2 million in 2024 (94.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $741.7 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 | $476.2M | 94.0K t |
| 2023 | $595.4M | 131.6K t |
| 2022 | $741.7M | 160.1K t |
| 2021 | $621.6M | 144.1K t |
| 2020 | $528.9M | 125.0K t |
| 2019 | $432.4M | 99.9K t |
| 2018 | $520.7M | 116.3K t |
| 2017 | $406.7M | 96.6K t |
Where the United States imports household refrigerators from
China alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $288.8M | 61% |
| Thailand | $53.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $42.2M | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $30.3M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $27.9M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $9.5M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $6.8M | 1.4% |
| Canada | $5.0M | 1% |
| Serbia | $4.7M | 1% |
| Hungary | $4.4M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.07 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 States
In 2024, the United States exported household refrigerators worth $68.4 million (10.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 148 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (41%), Mexico (26%), Australia (3%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahamas grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $27.8M | 41% |
| Mexico | $17.7M | 26% |
| Australia | $2.0M | 2.9% |
| Bahamas | $1.5M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Cayman Isds | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $893K | 1.3% |
| Panama | $844K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $831K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported household refrigerators worth $476.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 220 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply household refrigerators to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($288.8 million), followed by Thailand (11%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of household refrigerators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of household refrigerators to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $406.7 million in 2017 to $476.2 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $741.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $540.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export household refrigerators?
Yes. The United States exported $68.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $407.7 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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