Data & Research

China’s Residential Air Conditioner Industry Faces a Difficult 2026 Cooling Year

As of late August 2026, data from ChinaIoL.com show that during the recently concluded 2026 cooling year (August 2025–July 2026), China’s residential air conditioner production totaled 187 million units, down 10.9% year on year. Sales totaled 188 million units, also down 10.9%. Domestic shipments ...

Brands and E-Commerce Platforms Join Forces, Prepared for Europe’s Heatwave

This summer, Europe has been hit by an “once-in-a-century” extreme heatwave, with temperatures in Spain, France, Germany and across Europe breaking historical records. In a region where air-conditioning penetration stands at only around 20%, the huge cooling gap has generated massive market demand...

China’s Home Appliance Exports Rise 5.9% in January-July

China's home appliance exports totaled 2.743 billion units in the first seven months of 2026, up 5.9% year on year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on August 7, 2026. Export value reached 421.3 billion yuan, an increase of 2.3% from a year earlier.

Global Heatwaves Boost Demand for Cooling Appliances, Driving China’s Home Appliance Exports Above RMB 360 Billion in H1

Rising temperatures worldwide, particularly the recent heatwaves in Europe, have drawn renewed attention to China’s home appliance exports. At a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on July 14, Lv Daliang, spokesperson for the General Administration of Customs of China (GAC...

Europe's Air Conditioning Trilemma Creates an Opening for Chinese Manufacturers

As Europe endures another summer of extreme heat, demand for air conditioning has surged across the continent. Another heatwave is expected later in July, adding further pressure. Yet despite rising temperatures, household air conditioner penetration in Europe remains only around 20%, according to...