Chinese AC Makers Ramp Up Europe Output as Sales Jump More Than 70%
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Updated · Global Times · Jun 27
Chinese AC Makers Ramp Up Europe Output as Sales Jump More Than 70%
3 articles · Updated · Global Times · Jun 27
Summary
Midea's Shunde plant is running around the clock to boost PortaSplit output for Europe, with units being rushed by China-Europe freight trains before the summer peak fades.
More than 70% year-on-year sales growth in France, Spain, Germany and the UK reflects demand unleashed by record June heatwaves that have broken temperature records and pushed up deaths in Spain and France.
Gree and TCL have also increased production as portable split units gain traction in markets where air-conditioning penetration is low and facade rules or installation costs often deter traditional systems.
China exported $27.2 billion of air conditioners in 2025—nearly 40% of global exports—highlighting the supply-chain depth that is helping it fill Europe's sudden cooling gap despite rising EU protectionist pressure.