France - Air Conditioning Machines - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingDecline in August 2023 Imports of Air Conditioning Machines to $94M in Frances
France Air Conditioning Machine Imports
In August 2023, overseas purchases of air conditioning machines decreased by -29% to 144K units, falling for the third month in a row after five months of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when imports increased by 36% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 322K units in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to August 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, air conditioning machine imports declined dramatically to $94M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 39% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 178M units in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to August 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Air Conditioning Machine in France (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | |
| Thailand | 22.0 | 18.7 | 23.9 | 27.6 | 14.1 | 15.0 | 17.9 | 27.9 | 29.5 | 44.6 | 30.6 | 24.5 | 23.7 |
| China | 16.6 | 26.5 | 34.7 | 20.1 | 14.7 | 13.8 | 12.6 | 26.6 | 33.4 | 39.9 | 22.9 | 21.2 | 17.0 |
| Germany | 12.3 | 12.3 | 5.8 | 18.6 | 26.1 | 11.3 | 12.3 | 19.4 | 22.3 | 31.0 | 18.5 | 16.0 | 11.7 |
| Italy | 6.1 | 8.8 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 7.1 | 9.6 | 9.2 | 9.9 | 12.2 | 10.5 | 14.7 | 13.1 | 7.8 |
| Netherlands | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 6.2 | 9.1 | 8.0 | 12.2 | 13.6 | 11.6 | 12.9 | 9.8 | 5.9 |
| Spain | 4.9 | 10.2 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 6.9 | 6.0 | 7.8 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 11.4 | 14.5 | 8.4 | 4.6 |
| Czech Republic | 2.8 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 3.4 |
| Others | 14.7 | 17.3 | 16.5 | 19.1 | 19.3 | 28.2 | 20.2 | 23.4 | 24.5 | 23.1 | 27.6 | 26.0 | 20.2 |
| Total | 86.3 | 106 | 108 | 115 | 99.3 | 98.2 | 93.5 | 130 | 148 | 178 | 149 | 124 | 94.3 |
Imports by Country
China (41K units), Thailand (25K units) and Spain (15K units) were the main suppliers of air conditioning machine imports to France, with a combined 56% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Czech Republic, Germany and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 30%.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the biggest increases were in the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +0.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, Thailand ($24M), China ($17M) and Germany ($12M) appeared to be the largest air conditioning machine suppliers to France, together comprising 56% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 23%.
Italy, with a CAGR of +2.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
In August 2023, window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems (75K units) constituted the largest type of air conditioning machine supplied to France, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, air conditioning machines with refrigeration unit (35K units), twofold. Air conditioning machines for motor vehicles (29K units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 20% share.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems stood at -1.3%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: air conditioning machines with refrigeration unit (-0.6% per month) and air conditioning machines for motor vehicles (-1.9% per month).
In value terms, the most traded types of air conditioning machines in France were air conditioning machines with refrigeration unit ($40M), window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems ($37M) and air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit ($11M), together comprising 93% of total imports. Air conditioning machines for motor vehicles lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 6.7%.
Import Prices by Country
In August 2023, the air conditioning machine price amounted to $654 per unit (CIF, France), increasing by 7% against the previous month. Over the period from August 2022 to August 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 an increase of 15% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in August 2023.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,158 per unit), while the price for the Czech Republic ($273 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the air conditioning machine market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 28251220 - Window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems
- Prodcom 28251240 - Air conditioning machines of a kind used in motor vehicles
- Prodcom 28251250 - Air conditioning machines with refrigeration unit (excluding those used in motor vehicles, self-contained or split-systems machines)
- Prodcom 28251270 - Air conditioning machines not containing a refrigeration unit, c entral station air handling units, vav boxes and terminals, c onstant volume units and fan coil units
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- Per Capita consumption
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
