China's May 2026 Air Conditioner Production Down 11.7% YoY

Published: May 8, 2026 10:34

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According to the latest report, the total production schedule for China's household air conditioners in May 2026 was 21.977 million units, down 11.7% YoY; of which household air conditioners had a production schedule of 20.355 million units, down 11.9% YoY; dehumidifiers had a production schedule of 745,000 units, down 12.9% YoY; and household central air conditioners had a production schedule of 877,000 units, down 6.0% YoY.

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