Domestic Sales Growth of Household Air Conditioners Offset Export Decline in March

Published: Apr 28, 2026 11:45

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In March 2026, China's cumulative household air conditioner production reached 24.034 million units, down 3.3% YoY; sales totaled 23.934 million units, down 1.7% YoY; exports were 10.436 million units, down 9.8% YoY; and domestic sales were 13.498 million units, up 5.6% YoY. As the key closing period of Q1, March saw sluggish end-use market demand drag down production performance. However, the resilience of domestic sales effectively offset the pressure from declining exports, serving as a pillar supporting the industry's stable operation.

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