How to purchase upright freezers specifically for supermarkets? They are generally sourced through origin countries or imported from other countries. The import price is approximately 20% higher than the price in the country of origin, depending on the brand and detailed parameters. For example, glass-door upright freezers mostly range from $1000 to $5000.
Factors affecting the price include the specifications of the purchased equipment, channels, quantity, and market conditions. Changes in each factor may lead to different prices, which is equivalent to random fluctuations.
Equipment specifications mainly involve factors such as capacity, functions, and materials. For instance, small-capacity freezers (200-400L) cost around $1100, large-capacity ones (600L) cost about $2000, and the price of custom-capacity freezers can be determined based on actual circumstances.
In terms of functions, the current mainstream ones include intelligent temperature control, energy saving, rapid refrigeration, and sterilization, which increase the price by 40%. Energy saving is mainly reflected in the adoption of first-class energy efficiency. The principle of rapid refrigeration is to make the compressor run at high speed.
The impact of channels on price varies. A low factory price does not necessarily mean the final price will be low. It should be noted that foreign trade exports involve various procedures and costs. Some trading companies specializing in exporting upright freezers are also important channels. When purchasing, it is necessary to calculate the estimated price and make a choice through analysis.
In addition, do not forget the advantages of some retail channels. For example, bulk purchasing from factories is cost-effective, but if it is a single custom-made unit, the price is often higher. Therefore, some retail channels are also good choices for upright equipment.
When it comes to procurement, the general usage scenarios are shopping malls, supermarkets, and chain stores, where the quantity is inevitably large. Some suppliers will offer discounts based on the specific quantity, usually 2%-10%, and the discount range also depends on the actual quantity.
It should be noted that the import price of goods with fragile items such as glass is usually higher than that of ordinary non-fragile items. The core influencing factors can be briefly analyzed from three dimensions: logistics costs, packaging costs, and risk premiums:
(1) High logistics costs
The doors of upright freezers contain glass, and fragile items have stricter requirements for the transportation process. More stable transportation methods (such as full container shipping in sea freight and special positions in air freight) need to be selected to avoid extrusion and collision in LCL (Less than Container Load) transportation.
(2) Packaging costs
To reduce the damage rate, professional buffer materials (such as foam, bubble wrap, wooden pallets, custom shockproof cartons, etc.) are needed, as well as custom waterproof and pressure-resistant packaging. The cost of packaging materials and manual packaging costs are significantly higher than those for ordinary goods.
(3) Implied risk premium
Importers need to bear the risk of damage to fragile items during loading, unloading, transportation, and customs clearance. They may need to purchase freight insurance covering “breakage risk” (the premium is usually a certain percentage of the goods value). In case of damage, additional costs for replenishment, return, and exchange will be incurred (such as secondary transportation, re-payment of tariffs, etc.). These risk costs will be indirectly allocated to the import price, forming a hidden premium.
In addition, some countries have stricter customs clearance inspection standards for fragile items (such as checking packaging compliance, safety signs, etc.). If additional inspection requirements need to be met, it may also increase a small amount of operating costs, further affecting the final import price.
In summary, the “best price” for small and medium-sized merchants purchasing a single unit is usually in the middle to low range of the base price (for example, 400L refrigerated models cost $1100-$5500). For bulk purchases (5 units and above), the best price can be reduced to 70%-80% of the base price, and priority should be given to bulk channels through distributors or direct procurement from manufacturers during the off-season, taking both price and after-sales service into account.
Post time: Sep-02-2025 Views: