Air Conditioner Production Slumps in August 2026, Impacting Aluminum Foil Demand

Published: Aug 23, 2026 18:39

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According to data from ChinaIOL, the production schedule for household air conditioners in August 2026 was 10.73 million units, down 16.7% compared to the same period last year, with the decline widening MoM. In contrast, the production schedules for refrigerators and washing machines were relatively stable, at 8.77 million and 8.83 million units, respectively, representing slight increases of 0.7% and 2.3% compared to the same period last year. As a key downstream application field of aluminum foil, the demand for air-conditioner foil was significantly impacted by the ongoing decline in air conditioner production schedules.

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