Window, wall, ceiling or floor air conditioning units market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for window, wall, ceiling or floor air conditioning units in Germany began the period at a high volume of 700.8 thousand units in 2018. It contracted sharply to 351.5 thousand units in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic then drove a peak in demand during 2020, lifting the market volume to 583.6 thousand units. A subsequent market adjustment and post-pandemic effects led to a significant correction in 2021, with volume falling to 275.9 thousand units.

Recovery commenced from 2022, with volume reaching 428.0 thousand units by 2023. Government funding programs for environmentally friendly cooling systems, particularly split-type air conditioners, became a key driver from 2023, supporting market value which grew to 420.6 million USD. In 2024, despite a volume decrease to 368.4 thousand units, market value held stable at 416.2 million USD, sustained by new energy-efficient and smart product launches from major manufacturers like Mitsubishi, LG, and Samsung, alongside a consumer shift towards eco-friendly solutions.

Production window, wall, ceiling or floor air conditioning units in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of window, wall, ceiling, and floor air conditioning units in Germany declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, output remained stable at 204.7 million US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. The peak was reached in 2018 at 206.7 million US dollars, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 0.6%. The most significant increase was recorded in 2018 at 10.7%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9.7%, averaging an annualized rate of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Production peaked in 2017 and dropped to its lowest point in 2019, with an eightfold difference between these years. In 2020, Germany produced 90.6 thousand units of window, wall, ceiling, and floor air conditioning units, marking a 29.4% increase year-over-year. The minimum output was recorded in 2019 at 70.0 thousand units, which also saw the largest annual decline of 87.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports window, wall, ceiling or floor air conditioning units from Germany

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of window, wall, ceiling, and floor air conditioning units from Germany fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 226.5 thousand units, down 19.6% compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 473.2 thousand units, with the largest annual increase that year at 28.9%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 40.5%. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 38.3%, averaging an annualized decline of 14.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Between 2017 and 2020, exports of window, wall, ceiling, and floor air conditioning units from Germany were not heavily concentrated in a few key markets. The Netherlands accounted for 9.8% of exports in kind, Austria for 8.5%, and Switzerland for 8.1%. Together, these three countries made up only 26.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of window, wall, ceiling, and floor air conditioning units declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 79.0 million US dollars, a 10.0% drop year-over-year. The peak was in 2018 at 150.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 19.5%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 41.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 37.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of window, wall, ceiling, and floor air conditioning units from Germany were not highly concentrated. The Netherlands contributed 9.8% of exports in value, Austria 8.6%, and Switzerland 8.1%. Combined, these three markets represented just 26.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports window, wall, ceiling or floor air conditioning units to Germany

Imports in kind, K unit

Germany imported approximately 719.5 thousand units of window, wall, ceiling, and floor air conditioning units in 2020, a 27.8% increase from 2019. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 563.0 thousand units, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 11.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 17.5%, averaging an annualized growth rate of 5.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Over the period 2017 to 2020, China, Malaysia, and Italy were the top contributors to Germany's imports in kind of window, wall, ceiling, and floor air conditioning units. China accounted for 30.8% of imports, Malaysia for 12.8%, and Italy for 11.5%. Together, these three countries made up 55.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's imports of window, wall, ceiling, and floor air conditioning units totaled 220.3 million US dollars, up 29.0% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 170.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 21.2%. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 27.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 8.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, three main markets—China, Malaysia, and Italy—collectively accounted for 54.9% of total imports in value terms of window, wall, ceiling, and floor air conditioning units to Germany.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020