Data & Research

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...

After Gaining Global Scale, What Comes Next for the Robot Vacuum Industry?

Over the past decade, Chinese robot vacuum makers have transformed from fast followers into some of the most influential players in the global smart home market. What began as an export-driven expansion has evolved into a broader shift in the industry’s competitive landscape. By 2026, the momentum ...

Data | Home Appliance Exports Up 4.3% in the First Five Months of 2026

According to preliminary statistics released by China’s General Administration of Customs, China exported 1.917549 billion units of household appliances in the first five months of 2026, up 4.1% year on year from 1.842568 billion units in the same period last year. Export value reached US$42.785...

One Year After Going Mainstream: Why Multi-Drum Washing Machines Are Defying the Downturn

March 2026 marks the first anniversary of multi-drum washing machines breaking into the mainstream consumer market in China. In just one year, the category has evolved from a niche “new species” into one of the industry's most closely watched growth segments. Major brands including Haier, Hisense,...