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United Kingdom - Air Conditioning Machines - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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United Kingdom - Air Conditioning Machines - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Jul 18, 2023

Price of UK Air Conditioning Units Drops by 10% to $567

United Kingdom Air Conditioning Machine Import Price in March 2023

In March 2023, the air conditioning machine price amounted to $567 per unit (CIF, United Kingdom), dropping by -9.7% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 an increase of 23% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $865 per unit in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to March 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($843 per unit), while the price for Germany ($293 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

COUNTRYImport Price of Air Conditioning Machine in United Kingdom (USD per unit)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
Italy9941,0078441,1221,0571,0551,0201,1869995681,0451,169843
Japan1,9951,6241,5421,8971,4761,3142,0041,2411,894901783627613
Thailand379386463458453657491456514472383394436
China347353349314361355365357374335363377429
Turkey9318748107301,0006097698231,113498547386421
Poland9821,2356745398181,1042621,3591,3671,9111,424666315
Germany607534317437676442533432128507514445293
Average657619713691848842865819742761718628567

United Kingdom Air Conditioning Machine Import Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit ($1,358 per unit), while the price for air conditioning machines for motor vehicles ($239 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by motor vehicle air conditioning machine (-0.1%), while the prices for the other products experienced a decline.

United Kingdom Air Conditioning Machine Imports

In March 2023, supplies from abroad of air conditioning machines increased by 64% to 136K units, rising for the second consecutive month after two months of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, air conditioning machine imports skyrocketed to $77M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 83M units in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to March 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

United Kingdom Air Conditioning Machine Imports by Type

Window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems (60K units), air conditioning machines with refrigeration unit (42K units) and air conditioning machines for motor vehicles (20K units) were the main products of air conditioning machine imports to the UK, with a combined 90% share of total imports. Air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 10%.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the biggest increases were in air conditioning machins without refrigeration unit (with a CAGR of +3.6%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the most traded types of air conditioning machines in the UK were air conditioning machines with refrigeration unit ($34M), air conditioning machines without refrigeration unit ($19M) and window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems ($19M), together accounting for 94% of total imports. These products were followed by air conditioning machines for motor vehicles, which accounted for a further 6.2%.

United Kingdom Air Conditioning Machine Imports by Country

In March 2023, China (52K units) constituted the largest supplier of air conditioning machine to the UK, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, air conditioning machine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (23K units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (14K units), with a 10% share.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Thailand (-3.4% per month) and Germany (+5.1% per month).

In value terms, China ($22M) constituted the largest supplier of air conditioning machine to the UK, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($11M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 13% share.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Italy (+1.0% per month) and Thailand (-2.3% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the air conditioning machine market in the UK. 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

Country coverage:

  • United Kingdom

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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