2025 Aug Colombia Refrigerators and freezers (HS8418) Export Snapshot: Vol Dip

August Trend: Colombia Refrigerators and freezers Export

Refrigerators and freezers, classified under HS Code 8418 (Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading 8415.), saw mixed trade dynamics in August. Unit prices edged up 2.47% MoM to $4.90/kg, but export value dropped 21.24% to $9.43M USD as volumes contracted 23.14% to 1.92M kg. The rebound in pricing failed to offset the sharp decline in shipment volume, marking a second consecutive month of value contraction after July's 10.18% gain. Trade flows remain volatile, with August's performance mirroring May's pattern of rising unit prices amid falling volumes. No direct link to tariff updates was evident in the data.

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Guatemala dominates Colombia's refrigerators and freezers exports, accounting for 23.09% of value but only 25.40% of weight, indicating a premium market demand for higher-grade or specialized units. Ecuador, the second-largest partner, shows a bulk hub pattern with 38.69% of quantity but just 15.97% of value, suggesting cost-driven volume trade. The overall structure reveals a split strategy: premium focus in Central America (Guatemala, Dominican Republic) vs. volume-driven flows to South America (Ecuador, Argentina). This duality implies supply chain segmentation—balancing high-margin and high-volume markets.

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Colombia HS Code 8418 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals HS Code 8418103000 (combined refrigerator-freezers) dominates Colombia's August 2025 exports, capturing 33.2% of value and 35.8% of weight—signaling a bulk-driven market. The next two sub-codes (8418102000 and 8418109000) follow closely, collectively accounting for 51.8% of value, reinforcing a focus on mid-range, high-volume units. Notably, furniture-integrated cooling equipment (8418500000) punches above its weight with 6.7% value share despite minimal frequency, hinting at niche premium demand. The absence of unit prices suggests Colombia’s HS Code 8418 export strategy prioritizes scale over premiumization, with low-cost, high-volume appliances leading the charge. This aligns with a market where affordability and utility trump luxury specs.

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Colombia Refrigerators And Freezers Buyers List

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Refrigerators and freezers Export perform in August?

Exports dropped 21.24% month-on-month to $9.43M, with volume down 23.14% to 1.92M kg. Unit prices edged up 2.47% to $4.90/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Refrigerators and freezers?

Guatemala ($2.17M), Ecuador ($1.50M), and Argentina ($1.06M) were the top destinations.

Who are the major Refrigerators and freezers Buyers?

Drean S.A ($1.06M) and Mabe Guatemala SA ($817.54K) dominated buyer activity.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 8418, with significant activity in combined refrigerator-freezers (HS 841810).