Key facts
- Chinese air conditioner makers are increasing supply to Europe due to a heat wave.
- Midea Group has sold over 200,000 units of a portable split air conditioner designed for Europe this year.
- Sales of this model have doubled compared to the previous year.
- The Midea model is sold out in Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the UK.
Chinese air-conditioner makers are rapidly supplying Europe as an early summer heat wave drives unprecedented demand for cooling appliances in regions where they are not typically common household items. Midea Group reported that sales of its portable split air conditioner, specifically designed for the European market, have surpassed 200,000 units this year. This figure represents a doubling of sales compared to the previous year. The company's model has reportedly sold out in Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.