2025 Jan Colombia Refrigerators and freezers (HS 8418) Export Snapshot: MABE Dominates

January 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.), recorded $11.64M in export value for January, with a volume of 2.20M kg shipped at an average unit price of $5.30/kg. The data marks the first reported figures for this trade flow, providing a baseline for future comparisons. No month-over-month analysis is available, but the initial volume positions Colombia as an active participant in the global refrigeration equipment market.

Table: Colombia Refrigerators And Freezers Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Guatemala dominates Colombia's refrigerators and freezers exports, accounting for 22.6% of value but just 24.6% of weight, signaling a premium market demand for higher-grade units. Taiwan (20.5% value share) and Argentina (13.5%) follow, with Taiwan’s value-weight gap (20.5% vs. 13%) further reinforcing premium positioning, while Argentina’s near-parity (13.5% value vs. 14% weight) suggests balanced mid-tier trade. The structure reveals a focus on high-margin destinations, with Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras) absorbing nearly 40% of export value—indicating strategic prioritization of regional proximity and premium pricing over bulk logistics. Supply chains here favor value capture over volume efficiency.

Table: Colombia Refrigerators And Freezers (HS Code 8418) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia HS Code 8418 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals HS code 8418109000 (combined refrigerator-freezers) dominates Colombia's January 2025 exports, capturing 32.2% of value and 36.7% of weight—signaling a bulk-driven market. The next two sub-codes (8418102000, 8418103000) follow closely, collectively contributing 45.8% of value, reinforcing a focus on mid-range, high-volume units. Notably, 8418500000 (display furniture with cooling) stands out as the sole high-value outlier (8.6% value share at just 0.5% quantity), hinting at niche premium demand. The absence of unit price data suggests competition hinges on scale over premium pricing, typical of emerging markets. Colombia HS Code 8418 Export trends confirm a volume-first strategy, with limited diversification beyond core refrigeration products.

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Colombia Refrigerators And Freezers Buyers List

Table: Colombia Refrigerators And Freezers (HS Code 8418) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Refrigerators and freezers Export perform in January?

Colombia exported $11.64M worth of refrigerators and freezers in January, totaling 2.20M kg at an average unit price of $5.30/kg.

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

The top destinations were Guatemala ($2.62M), China Taiwan ($2.37M), and Argentina ($1.56M).

Who are the major Refrigerators and freezers Buyers?

MABE affiliates dominated, with MABE GUATEMALA SA ($1.69M) and MABE PERU S.A ($992.60K) leading purchases.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

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