Non-Household Fan Market

The demand for non-household ventilation fans is on the rise globally and is expected to continue growing with an anticipated CAGR of +1.5% in consumption and +3.8% in value from 2022 to 2030. The market had seen strong growth from 2012 to 2022, with noticeable fluctuations in trend patterns. China leads in production and exports, while the United States dominates in imports. Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter, with a CAGR of +24.2% in the past decade. Overall, the global non-household fan market is projected to see gradual growth in the near future.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for non-household ventilation fans worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 1.1B units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $69.6B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Non-Household Ventilation Fans

In 2022, the amount of non-household ventilation fans consumed worldwide surged to 1B units, increasing by 23% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +26.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The global non-household fan market value expanded sharply to $51.7B in 2022, growing by 10% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a prominent expansion. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (121M units), the United States (99M units) and Thailand (94M units), with a combined 31% share of global consumption. India, Mexico, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Turkey, Poland, Brazil, Romania and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-household fan markets worldwide were India ($5.7B), Japan ($4.5B) and the United States ($2.4B), together accounting for 24% of the global market. Germany, Mexico, China, Thailand, Italy, Turkey, Poland, Brazil, Romania and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +17.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of non-household fan per capita consumption in 2022 were Thailand (1,335 units per 1000 persons), Romania (1,139 units per 1000 persons) and Germany (601 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +22.1%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Non-Household Ventilation Fans

In 2022, production of non-household ventilation fans was finally on the rise to reach 922M units after three years of decline. Overall, production saw a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 113%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-household fan production stood at $38.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 47%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $41.9B. From 2019 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

China (514M units) remains the largest non-household fan producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 56% of total volume. Moreover, non-household fan production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Thailand (71M units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (54M units), with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China totaled +1.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (0.0% per year) and India (+4.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Non-Household Ventilation Fans

Global non-household fan imports rose markedly to 1B units in 2022, picking up by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +55.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-household fan imports totaled $16.6B in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +34.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

The countries with the highest levels of non-household fan imports in 2022 were Hong Kong SAR (159M units), China (128M units) and the United States (124M units), together amounting to 40% of total import. Germany (61M units) held a 6% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mexico (5.5%). Taiwan (Chinese) (42M units), Thailand (37M units), Turkey (29M units), Italy (29M units), Poland (27M units), Brazil (23M units), Romania (20M units) and the Netherlands (20M units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +22.7%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($3.1B) constitutes the largest market for imported non-household ventilation fans worldwide, comprising 19% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($1.1B), with a 6.9% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.8% share.

In the United States, non-household fan imports increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+7.1% per year) and Germany (+6.7% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average non-household fan import price stood at $16 per unit in 2022, growing by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 14%. Global import price peaked at $19 per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($25 per unit), while Hong Kong SAR ($3.6 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+5.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Non-Household Ventilation Fans

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-household ventilation fans decreased by -2.3% to 920M units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 107%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure at 942M units in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, non-household fan exports expanded notably to $15.9B in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +72.4% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

China was the key exporting country with an export of about 521M units, which finished at 57% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (130M units) and Germany (57M units), together comprising a 20% share of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese) (31M units), the United States (24M units), Mexico (17M units), Italy (15M units) and Thailand (14M units) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-household fan exports from China stood at +3.9%. At the same time, Thailand (+24.2%), Mexico (+7.7%), the United States (+3.5%), Italy (+3.5%), Germany (+2.5%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +24.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (-1.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by +4.7 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($3.7B), Germany ($2.8B) and the United States ($1.3B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 49% of global exports. Italy, Hong Kong SAR, Mexico, Thailand and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +12.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average non-household fan export price amounted to $17 per unit, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $29 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($62 per unit), while Hong Kong SAR ($4.8 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform