David Cleveland, Research Director of Euromonitor, the London-based global market research company, released the global connected air-conditioner (including smart air conditioners) data report, showing that Haier is the number one brand of connected air conditioners in the world, with a market share of 23.6% in terms of volume sales in 2016. Euromonitor conducted this survey in 46 countries and regions, involving 30 brands throughout the world. The results show that the sales volume of global connected air-conditioners reached its highest level in 2016; and the compound annual growth rate from 2013 to 2016 registered 62%. The sales volume in China accounted for 73% of that total, making China the largest market for these products in the world. The report forecasts that the connected air-conditioner (including smart air conditioner) market will continue expanding.
