Direct-importer pricing · ex VAT

Containerised cold room price by size

Indicative ex-VAT ranges — ex works, delivery within mainland France included. The actual price depends on the refrigerant (R290 or R744), insulation, flooring and the options chosen. Detailed quote within 48 hours.

Reading the price

A direct-importer price, two scopes to distinguish

Included in the ex-VAT price

  • Complete cold room
  • Sea freight + customs
  • Delivery in mainland France
  • Crane truck depending on configuration
  • Transferable 2-year warranty

To plan for depending on site

  • Concrete slab or pads
  • Electrical connection
  • Gas charging if model delivered empty
  • DE / IT / ES surcharge
  • VAT recoverable by professionals
Volume Chilled +2/+10 °C Frozen −18/−25 °C
10 m³ €5,800 – €7,800 ex VAT €7,800 – €10,500 ex VAT
20 m³ €8,200 – €11,000 ex VAT €11,800 – €15,800 ex VAT
30 m³ €11,500 – €14,800 ex VAT €16,500 – €21,500 ex VAT
40 m³ €17,800 – €22,500 ex VAT €23,500 – €31,500 ex VAT
60 m³ €28,500 – €35,000 ex VAT €38,000 – €48,000 ex VAT

Direct-importer prices, ex VAT, ex works, delivery within mainland France included. For Germany, Italy and Spain: surcharge of €800-1,800 ex VAT depending on distance. For the United Kingdom: delivered duty paid (DDP), customs clearance included, quoted per project. For bespoke configurations (dual-zone, R744, non-standard dimensions): request a quote.

Direct importer vs distributor

Compared on a 20 m³ chilled room

Price comparison · 20 m³ chilled R290
Distributor market price 12 400 € ex VAT, excl. transport
Direct importer price 8 200 € ex VAT, turnkey delivery
−4 200 € −34 % direct-buyer saving

Indicative estimate based on 3 surveyed European distributors. The actual price depends on the refrigerant (R290/R744), insulation and delivery.

What's included

The ex-VAT price covers:

  • Complete cold room container — PIR insulation panels, refrigeration unit, control electronics, lighting, T-floor, hinged door
  • R290 pre-charged at the factory for models ≤ 30 m³ (chilled only)
  • Sea freight China → Le Havre / Fos-sur-Mer
  • Customs clearance and EU/UK import formalities (UK orders delivered duty paid)
  • Road delivery to your site within mainland France
  • Crane-truck unloading onto a slab or footings (depending on configuration)
  • Transferable 2-year warranty, parts and labour included
  • Start-up guide in English, 30-day phone support
What's not included

Possible additional costs:

  • Concrete slab at your expense (or concrete footings for 10 m³ units) — €800-2,200 depending on size and contractor
  • Electrical connection from the distribution board to the supply point — by your electrician
  • Refrigerant charging by an engineer for models > 30 m³ or frozen units (delivered uncharged) — €1,200-3,500 ex VAT, billed directly by our partner refrigeration engineer
  • Delivery outside mainland France: Germany, Italy, Spain + €800-1,800 ex VAT; United Kingdom delivered duty paid (customs included), quoted per project
  • VAT — French VAT at 20% (or UK VAT at 20% for UK deliveries), recoverable for businesses

A specific project? Quote within 48 hours.

Tell us your use case, target volume and delivery address. Our technical team replies with a sized specification and a clear ex-VAT price within two business days.