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.
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.
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.
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
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