China - Refrigerators And Freezers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Refrigerator and Freezer Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Refrigerator and Freezer Price in China (FOB) - 2022
  2. Refrigerator and Freezer Price in China (CIF) - 2022
  3. Refrigerator and Freezer Exports in China
  4. Refrigerator and Freezer Imports in China

Refrigerator and Freezer Price in China (FOB) - 2022

The average refrigerator and freezer export price stood at $143 per unit in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 22%. The export price peaked at $158 per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($230 per unit), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($101 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refrigerator and Freezer Price in China (CIF) - 2022

The average refrigerator and freezer import price stood at $945 per unit in 2022, reducing by -3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $999 per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($1,229 per unit), while the price for Romania ($291 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refrigerator and Freezer Exports in China

In 2022, shipments abroad of refrigerators and freezers decreased by -21.5% to 55M units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 35%. The exports peaked at 70M units in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, refrigerator and freezer exports shrank rapidly to $7.9B in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $10B in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Export of Refrigerator and Freezer in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States8621,7311,8971,70825.6%
Japan5486316727239.7%
South Korea24233336936514.7%
United Kingdom334479591327-0.7%
Australia17426228931021.2%
Germany324374434294-3.2%
France344397532265-8.3%
Russia13216521922218.9%
Canada1792562492125.8%
Italy192247295142-9.6%
Netherlands185213237120-13.4%
Mexico54.365.992.599.822.5%
Nigeria95.364.599.093.0-0.8%
Others2,7033,0354,0582,9883.4%
Total6,3698,25310,0337,8697.3%

Top Export Markets for Refrigerator and Freezer from China in 2022:

  1. United States (13.8M units)
  2. Japan (3.7M units)
  3. United Kingdom (2.7M units)
  4. Germany (2.3M units)
  5. France (2.0M units)
  6. Canada (1.7M units)
  7. Russia (1.7M units)
  8. South Korea (1.6M units)
  9. Australia (1.5M units)
  10. Netherlands (1.1M units)
  11. Italy (1.1M units)
  12. Mexico (1.0M units)
  13. Nigeria (0.9M units)

Refrigerator and Freezer Imports in China

In 2022, the amount of refrigerators and freezers imported into China soared to 330K units, jumping by 22% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +75.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 44%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, refrigerator and freezer imports soared to $312M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +71.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 44%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Refrigerator and Freezer in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany47.046.076.993.525.8%
Japan38.955.568.490.432.5%
Turkey17.218.032.629.419.6%
Spain1.72.45.418.2120.4%
Thailand6.86.314.314.929.9%
Italy5.27.811.512.835.0%
South Korea21.214.411.66.1-34.0%
Romania2.31.53.43.515.0%
United Arab Emirates10.7N/AN/AN/A0%
Others30.631.840.543.112.1%
Total18218426531219.7%

Top Suppliers of Refrigerator and Freezer to China in 2022:

  1. United Arab Emirates (undefinedK units)
  2. Germany (100.5K units)
  3. Japan (73.5K units)
  4. Turkey (41.6K units)
  5. Italy (24.9K units)
  6. Spain (20.5K units)
  7. Thailand (19.3K units)
  8. Romania (12.1K units)
  9. South Korea (5.1K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the refrigerator and freezer market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 27511110 - Combined refrigerators-freezers, with separate external doors
  • Prodcom 27511133 - Household-type refrigerators (including compression-type, e lectrical absorption-type) (excluding built-in)
  • Prodcom 27511135 - Compression-type built-in refrigerators
  • Prodcom 27511150 - Chest freezers of a capacity . .800 litres
  • Prodcom 27511170 - Upright freezers of a capacity . .900 litres

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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