Australia - Refrigerators And Freezers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingRefrigerator and Freezer Import in Australia Plummets to $595 Million in 2023
Australia Refrigerator and Freezer Imports
In 2023, approx. 1.8M units of refrigerators and freezers were imported into Australia; which is down by -13.1% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +65.6% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 2M units in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.
In value terms, refrigerator and freezer imports reduced dramatically to $595M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 19%. Imports peaked at $794M in 2022, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Refrigerator and Freezer in Australia (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| China | 95.8 | 106 | 125 | 145 | 196 | 212 | 213 | 303 | 351 | 442 | 337 |
| Thailand | 128 | 144 | 174 | 177 | 211 | 197 | 201 | 195 | 184 | 187 | 144 |
| South Korea | 66.0 | 59.0 | 53.2 | 55.3 | 63.1 | 71.4 | 53.5 | 55.6 | 68.2 | 63.2 | 37.0 |
| United States | 5.1 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 9.8 | 11.7 | 12.3 | 10.4 | 13.5 | 13.1 | 17.3 |
| Germany | 14.3 | 16.5 | 14.2 | 17.8 | 17.1 | 17.2 | 15.6 | 12.3 | 13.0 | 21.2 | 12.3 |
| Japan | 2.7 | 2.5 | 6.6 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 13.2 | 11.5 | 11.1 |
| Indonesia | 13.1 | 13.7 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 6.7 | 13.0 | 15.0 | 16.0 | 15.9 | 12.7 | 8.4 |
| Others | 51.6 | 42.4 | 45.7 | 39.8 | 31.4 | 29.4 | 22.0 | 18.8 | 28.8 | 43.3 | 29.1 |
| Total | 377 | 388 | 429 | 454 | 542 | 559 | 540 | 619 | 687 | 794 | 595 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (1.3M units) constituted the largest supplier of refrigerator and freezer to Australia, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, refrigerator and freezer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (255K units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (34K units), with a 1.9% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +10.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-1.5% per year) and South Korea (-7.5% per year).
In value terms, China ($337M) constituted the largest supplier of refrigerators and freezers to Australia, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($144M), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 6.2% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+1.1% per year) and South Korea (-5.6% per year).
Imports by Type
Combined refrigerators-freezers (992K units) and household refrigerators and freezers (not combined) (762K units) were the main products of refrigerator and freezer imports to Australia.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for combined refrigerators-freezers (with a CAGR of +5.3%).
In value terms, combined refrigerators-freezers ($444M) constituted the largest type of refrigerators and freezers supplied to Australia, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by household refrigerators and freezers (not combined) ($151M), with a 25% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the refrigerator and freezer price amounted to $340 per unit (CIF, Australia), declining by -13.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 19%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $395 per unit. From 2022 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($1.1 thousand per unit), while the price for China ($249 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the refrigerator and freezer market in Australia. 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:
- Australia
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
