Argentina: Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Market 2025

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian non-combined refrigerator-freezer market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, rising by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Production in Argentina

In value terms, non-combined refrigerator-freezer production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 23%. Non-combined refrigerator-freezer production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, overseas shipments of household refrigerators and freezers (not combined) were finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant decline. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-combined refrigerator-freezer exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a sharp contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X units), Uruguay (X units) and Bolivia (X units) were the main destinations of non-combined refrigerator-freezer exports from Argentina, with a combined 89% share of total exports. Chile and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of +12.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-combined refrigerator-freezer exported from Argentina were Bolivia ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Paraguay ($X), with a combined 91% share of total exports. Chile and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.1%.

Among the main countries of destination, Guatemala, with a CAGR of +12.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-combined refrigerator-freezer export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 31% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($X 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 Uruguay (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, approx. X units of household refrigerators and freezers (not combined) were imported into Argentina; approximately equating 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 51%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-combined refrigerator-freezer imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +53.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Brazil (X units) and Hong Kong SAR (X units) were the main suppliers of non-combined refrigerator-freezer imports to Argentina, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +109.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-combined refrigerator-freezer suppliers to Argentina were China ($X), Brazil ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports. Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 2.2%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +68.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-combined refrigerator-freezer import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-combined refrigerator-freezer import price increased by +93.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 44%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Turkey ($X per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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