Refrigeration equipment (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported refrigeration equipment (other) worth $2.78 billion (114.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 223 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $2.78B | 114.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.36B | 99.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.20B | 112.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.09B | 113.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.66B | 89.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.56B | 85.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.55B | 80.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.54B | 89.4K t |
Where the United States imports refrigeration equipment (other) from
Most of the value came from Mexico (50%), China (22%), Canada (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.38B | 50% |
| China | $608.5M | 22% |
| Canada | $199.0M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $83.4M | 3% |
| South Korea | $82.6M | 3% |
| Germany | $69.8M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $50.2M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $37.1M | 1.3% |
| Vietnam | $34.4M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $31.9M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.28 per kg, 31% above the world average of $18.57. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refrigeration equipment (other) exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.37 billion of refrigeration equipment (other) in 2024 (49.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 160 countries. Most of it went to Canada (31%), Mexico (25%), United Kingdom (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $423.9M | 31% |
| Mexico | $340.0M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $69.3M | 5.1% |
| China | $38.7M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $30.0M | 2.2% |
| Australia | $27.6M | 2% |
| Germany | $27.6M | 2% |
| Singapore | $26.9M | 2% |
| Brazil | $24.6M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $20.1M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States refrigeration equipment (other) imports (HS 8418.69): 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 8418.69: Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigeration equipment (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported refrigeration equipment (other) worth $2.78 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 114.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 223 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigeration equipment (other) to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.38 billion), followed by China (22%) and Canada (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigeration equipment (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.28 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $18.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refrigeration equipment (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.54 billion in 2017 to $2.78 billion in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.97 billion a year.
Does the United States also export refrigeration equipment (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $1.37 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.42 billion a year.
What is the HS code for refrigeration equipment (other)?
The HS code for refrigeration equipment (other) is subheading 8418.69. 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 States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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