European Heatwave Drives Surge in Chinese Air Conditioner Demand
Unusually intense and prolonged summer heatwaves across Europe have sharply increased demand for Chinese air conditioners, with Midea's portable unit sales doubling since 2025.
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Heatwaves are becoming more frequent, intense, and longer across many parts of Europe this summer, fueling a sharp rise in demand for cooling appliances from Chinese manufacturers.
A standout product is Midea’s PortaSplit portable split air conditioner, which has emerged as a hit in the European market. Sales of the unit have doubled compared to 2025 levels, reflecting the strength of the demand surge.
Source: First Squawk