United Kingdom: Air Conditioning Machine Market Overview 2021

Air Conditioning Machine Market Size in the UK

In 2020, the UK air conditioning machine market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. from 2012 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Air Conditioning Machine Production in the UK

In value terms, air conditioning machine production dropped to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Air conditioning machine production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Air Conditioning Machine Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2020, exports of air conditioning machines from the UK skyrocketed to X tonnes, rising by X% on the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, air conditioning machine exports dropped to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes) was the main destination for air conditioning machine exports from the UK, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, air conditioning machine exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tonnes), twofold. Italy (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for air conditioning machine exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average air conditioning machine export price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2019, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Air Conditioning Machine Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2020, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of air conditioning machines, when their volume increased by X% to X tonnes. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, air conditioning machine imports contracted to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and Thailand (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of air conditioning machine imports to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, Germany, the U.S., Japan, the Czech Republic and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest air conditioning machine suppliers to the UK were Thailand ($X), China ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the U.S., the Netherlands, Japan, Germany, Spain, the Czech Republic and Italy, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average air conditioning machine import price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the price for France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for air conditioning machines in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of air conditioning machine consumption in 2020 were China (989K tonnes), Japan (762K tonnes) and the U.S. (436K tonnes), together accounting for 46% of global consumption. Italy, India, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, South Korea and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

What are the largest producers of air conditioning machines in the world?

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China (3M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of air conditioning machine production, accounting for 53% of total volume. Moreover, air conditioning machine production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Japan (655K tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Thailand (561K tonnes), with a 9.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of air conditioning machines to the UK?

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In value terms, Thailand ($38M), China ($35M) and France ($29M) constituted the largest air conditioning machine suppliers to the UK, with a combined 59% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the U.S., the Netherlands, Japan, Germany, Spain, the Czech Republic and Italy, which together accounted for a further 34%.

What are the leading importers of air conditioning machines from the UK?

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In value terms, France ($62M) remains the key foreign market for air conditioning machine exports from the UK, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($31M), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 8% share.

What is the average export price for air conditioning machines in the UK?

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The average air conditioning machine export price stood at $13,436 per tonne in 2020, with a decrease of -27.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for air conditioning machines in the UK?

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In 2020, the average air conditioning machine import price amounted to $10,009 per tonne, shrinking by -30.3% against the previous year.