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Refrigerators and freezer manufacturer in Bangladesh

Need a refrigerators and freezer manufacturer in Bangladesh? Tell us the type, net litres, climate class and quantity. We source from a verified maker, check the BSTI mark and test report, inspect the lot and deliver or ship FOB Chattogram.

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Buying refrigerators and freezers in Bangladesh

Household cold storage in Bangladesh comes as combined refrigerator-freezers with separate doors, single-door refrigerators, chest freezers and upright freezers. Local makers supply most of the home market, and compressors have been made here since 2017. Dealers, shops, hotels, offices and housing projects buy in volume; importers abroad buy combined units and chest freezers.

A cabinet that holds temperature in a cool showroom may struggle in a hot kitchen in May. Roptan finds the refrigerators and freezer manufacturer in Bangladesh that fits your order, matches climate class and refrigerant to where the unit will stand, checks the BSTI certification and the model's report, then inspects and delivers.

Kinds of refrigerator and freezer

Direct cool refrigerators

Cools by natural air movement, with no fan or defrost heater, so ice builds up and is cleared by hand. Choose it where a simple cabinet matters more than convenience.

Frost-free refrigerator-freezers

A fan moves cold air and a heater defrosts on a timer, usually every 6 to 12 hours, so no ice builds up. Choose it for users who will not defrost by hand.

Inverter compressor models

The compressor changes speed instead of switching on and off, which cuts energy use. Choose it where the fridge runs all day and the power bill matters.

Chest freezers

Top-opening freezers; customs gives chest freezers up to 800 litres their own line. Choose them for shops, restaurants and bulk frozen storage where floor space allows.

Upright freezers

Front-opening freezers with shelves or drawers, on their own customs line. Choose them where floor space is tight.

How to brief a refrigerators and freezer manufacturer in Bangladesh

Type and layout: Combined unit, single-door refrigerator, chest or upright freezer; for a combined unit, freezer on top, at the bottom or side by side.
Net volume in litres: Net storage volume, not gross, from the same test report as the energy figure.
Climate class: On the rating plate: N is rated for rooms of 16 to 32 °C, ST to 38 °C and T to 43 °C. Kitchens and shops in Bangladesh usually call for ST or T.
Yearly energy use: kWh per year from the test report, measured by the method behind BSTI certification or IEC 62552; compare models only on the same method.
Compressor and supply: Inverter or fixed speed, and the minimum voltage at which the compressor will start, since supply voltage can dip.
Refrigerant: R-600a (isobutane) or R-134a, named on the rating plate. R-600a is flammable, so the cabinet and compressor are built for it.

Certification and tests for refrigerators and freezers

BSTI Certification Mark, BDS 1850:2024 and BDS 1849: Household refrigerating appliances are on BSTI's mandatory certification list under these standards, so a fridge made or sold in Bangladesh needs the licence and mark.
IEC 62552, Parts 1 to 3: The international method for household refrigerating appliances: general requirements, performance, and energy consumption and volume. Ask export quotes to use it.
IEC 60335-2-24 with IEC 60335-1: Electrical safety for refrigerating appliances. It is not on BSTI's mandatory list, so it is a buyer or market requirement; ask for the report on the model.
Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol: Bangladesh ratified it in 2020; it phases down HFCs such as R-134a, while R-600a has very low global warming potential. Know the refrigerant before you plan service.

What moves the price of a refrigerator or freezer

Defrost system: a frost-free cabinet, with its fan and heater, usually costs more than a direct cool one.
Compressor: an inverter compressor uses less energy than a fixed-speed one, so weigh any price gap against running cost.
Capacity and insulation: more net litres and thicker insulation usually mean more material and cost in the cabinet.
Imported materials: raw materials and parts bought abroad cost more when the dollar is strong.

Lead times and delivery

No figure is given here: time and minimums depend on the maker and the order. A model from a maker's current range moves fastest. Your own brand, a new door finish, a change of refrigerant, reports for a new export market or a wait for imported parts add time. Roptan confirms dates and the minimum per model in the quote.

Roptan delivers to dealers, shops, hotels, offices and housing projects across Bangladesh, with each unit's serial number listed against the order. You receive the warranty cards, the maker's service contacts and a VAT invoice (Mushak 6.3).

Buying refrigerators and freezers for export

Combined refrigerator-freezers with separate external doors enter under HS 8418.10 and chest freezers up to 800 litres under HS 8418.30; your customs broker confirms the line. Quotes are FOB Chattogram in full containers. Confirm your market's energy label and safety marks before sampling, and ask for IEC 62552 and IEC 60335-2-24 reports on the exact model.

What we check for this order

BSTI licence and markWe check the maker's BSTI licence for household refrigerators is current and the mark is on the units in your lot.
Rating plate against the orderWe match climate class, refrigerant, net volume, voltage and model number on the plate to your order and the test report.
Function checkOn units sampled under ISO 2859-1 we confirm the compressor starts, the cabinet cools and the doors seal.
Warranty in writingWe get compressor and cabinet warranty periods and the service route written into the quote.

Questions buyers ask

Direct cool or frost-free: which should I order?

Frost-free if users will not defrost: a fan circulates cold air and a timed heater clears ice, usually every 6 to 12 hours. Direct cool if you want a simpler cabinet with no fan or heater and accept defrosting by hand.

Is a refrigerator with R-600a safe?

Yes, when the fridge is built for it. R-600a is isobutane, which is flammable, so the cabinet, compressor and electrical parts are designed for it. It has negligible ozone depletion potential. Repairs should go to a technician who works with it.

Does a fridge sold in Bangladesh need BSTI certification?

Yes. Household refrigerating appliances are on BSTI's mandatory certification list, so the maker needs a BSTI licence and the mark on the product. Whether every unit must also carry a star energy label is not settled in what we could confirm, so ask which label the model has.

How do I compare energy use between two quotes?

Only when both yearly kWh figures come from reports on the same method and climate class. Read them against net volume: a bigger cabinet uses more power, so energy per litre of net volume compares fairly.

How soon will I hear back about home appliances?

Within 48 hours of a complete requirement, with a price and a delivery date. A requirement is complete when it has the quantity, where it is needed and by when.

Who do I deal with?

With Roptan, when Roptan manages the order: we buy from the verified seller and deliver to you. With the supplier directly, when you post on the requirement board and choose a quote yourself.