China - Air Conditioning Machines - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingAir Conditioning Machine Export in China Declines to $1.7B in April 2023
China Air Conditioning Machine Exports
In April 2023, exports of air conditioning machines from China reduced to 8.2M units, shrinking by -7.4% on the previous month's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 with an increase of 66% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 8.9M units in March 2023, and then dropped in the following month.
In value terms, air conditioning machine exports dropped slightly to $1.7B (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when exports increased by 54% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 1.7B units in March 2023, and then contracted slightly in the following month.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Air Conditioning Machine in China (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | |
| Japan | 137 | 170 | 179 | 157 | 103 | 58.5 | 45.5 | 92.4 | 70.8 | 60.8 | 108 | 121 | 177 |
| United States | 188 | 128 | 70.2 | 59.3 | 32.7 | 32.4 | 29.7 | 34.4 | 105 | 194 | 146 | 223 | 160 |
| Iraq | 80.5 | 97.3 | 49.4 | 52.3 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 18.3 | 45.4 | 49.9 | 85.7 | 117 | 125 | 157 |
| Saudi Arabia | 103 | 124 | 78.1 | 108 | 50.6 | 64.4 | 25.6 | 75.3 | 45.7 | 54.8 | 59.2 | 60.3 | 135 |
| United Arab Emirates | 78.8 | 99.1 | 63.5 | 54.7 | 29.4 | 20.5 | 10.8 | 27.6 | 34.6 | 56.9 | 79.6 | 78.6 | 86.9 |
| Mexico | 66.1 | 63.6 | 89.9 | 67.1 | 34.0 | 15.1 | 18.9 | 22.5 | 30.7 | 61.3 | 46.6 | 79.7 | 85.1 |
| Italy | 64.9 | 46.7 | 22.0 | 15.7 | 11.4 | 15.0 | 6.4 | 13.9 | 24.6 | 41.5 | 45.1 | 75.3 | 59.6 |
| Russia | 48.0 | 61.5 | 44.5 | 38.5 | 29.4 | 39.5 | 13.8 | 22.5 | 50.8 | 73.6 | 85.2 | 84.1 | 51.9 |
| Spain | 33.9 | 32.3 | 16.9 | 9.1 | 6.2 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 8.3 | 19.0 | 24.8 | 51.7 | 41.4 |
| Thailand | 50.1 | 29.4 | 11.3 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 20.9 | 20.2 | 25.8 | 28.3 | 41.4 | 35.6 | 32.3 | 37.5 |
| Brazil | 17.6 | 24.4 | 29.9 | 30.8 | 40.9 | 36.3 | 26.9 | 24.3 | 18.9 | 24.8 | 14.5 | 19.5 | 36.2 |
| Argentina | 23.4 | 28.7 | 23.1 | 19.5 | 14.5 | 10.2 | 3.8 | 22.3 | 6.7 | 13.6 | 17.9 | 29.3 | 36.2 |
| Libya | 8.3 | 13.5 | 5.0 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 15.7 | 29.9 | 27.9 |
| Others | 711 | 666 | 552 | 512 | 330 | 334 | 259 | 328 | 332 | 485 | 440 | 691 | 595 |
| Total | 1,610 | 1,584 | 1,234 | 1,139 | 703 | 661 | 483 | 743 | 812 | 1,219 | 1,235 | 1,701 | 1,687 |
Exports by Country
The United States (1.3M units), Japan (700K units) and Iraq (525K units) were the main destinations of air conditioning machine exports from China, with a combined 30% share of total exports. Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Russia, Thailand, Argentina, Spain, Brazil and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Libya (with a CAGR of +12.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Japan ($177M), the United States ($160M) and Iraq ($157M) were the largest markets for air conditioning machine exported from China worldwide, together comprising 29% of total exports. These countries were followed by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Italy, Russia, Spain, Thailand, Argentina, Brazil and Libya, which together accounted for a further 35%.
Libya, with a CAGR of +10.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports by Type
Window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems (6.9M units) was the largest type of air conditioning machine exported from China, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems exceeded the volume of the second product type, air conditioning machines with refrigeration unit (990K units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit (201K units), with a 2.4% share.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: air conditioning machines with refrigeration unit (-0.0% per month) and air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit (-1.7% per month).
In value terms, window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems ($1.4B) remains the largest type of air conditioning machine exported from China, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by air conditioning machines with refrigeration unit ($220M), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by air conditioning machines for motor vehicles, with a 1.7% share.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: air conditioning machines with refrigeration unit (+0.5% per month) and air conditioning machines for motor vehicles (-0.4% per month).
Export Prices by Country
In April 2023, the air conditioning machine price amounted to $205 per unit (FOB, China), with an increase of 7.1% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 an increase of 8.3% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $242 per unit in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to April 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($301 per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($127 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the air conditioning machine market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 28251220 - Window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems
- Prodcom 28251240 - Air conditioning machines of a kind used in motor vehicles
- Prodcom 28251250 - Air conditioning machines with refrigeration unit (excluding those used in motor vehicles, self-contained or split-systems machines)
- Prodcom 28251270 - Air conditioning machines not containing a refrigeration unit, c entral station air handling units, vav boxes and terminals, c onstant volume units and fan coil units
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
