2025 Mar Colombia Refrigerators and freezers (HS8418) Export Snapshot: Surge in Exports

March 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 exports rebound in March, with value surging 50.74% MoM to $13.34M and volume jumping 51.60% to 2.59M kg. This followed a sharp contraction in February, when both value and volume dropped over 22%. Unit prices held steady, dipping just 0.57% to $5.14/kg. The recovery suggests renewed demand or supply chain stabilization after February’s slump.

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 16.46% of value but only 16.64% of weight, indicating a balanced trade flow with no significant premium or bulk bias. However, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands show a volume-heavy profile (18.53% of quantity vs. 13.30% of value), suggesting a potential transshipment or processing role. The United States Virgin Islands stand out as a high-value niche, with 11.14% of value from just 1.16% of quantity, signaling demand for premium or specialized units. The overall structure reveals a diversified export strategy, blending bulk logistics with targeted high-margin markets.

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 8418103000 dominates Colombia's March 2025 refrigerator exports, capturing 32.7% of value and 36.9% of weight, signaling a bulk-volume market for mid-tier units. The next two sub-codes (8418109000 and 8418102000) follow closely, collectively holding 50.9% of value, reinforcing a focus on cost-effective combined refrigerator-freezers. Notably, niche high-value items like 8418699300 (9.7% value share) appear sporadically but lack scale, suggesting Colombia’s export strategy prioritizes mass-market penetration over premium segments. This aligns with the Colombia HS Code 8418 Export profile: high-frequency, moderate-value shipments driving volume. The data confirms a market anchored in affordability, not luxury.

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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 March?

Exports surged 50.74% month-on-month to $13.34M, with volume up 51.60% to 2.59M kg. Unit prices dipped slightly (-0.57%) to $5.14/kg.

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

Guatemala ($2.19M), Argentina ($1.81M), and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ($1.77M) led demand.

Who are the major Refrigerators and freezers Buyers?

Industrial buyers dominate, with Drean S.A ($1.81M) and Mabe Peru S.A ($1.47M) accounting for 24% of total export value.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

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