Non-Electric Air Heater Market

The global market for non-electric air heaters is forecasted to contract in both volume and value over the period from 2022 to 2030. Consumption, production, imports, and exports of non-electric air heaters are analyzed in depth, with key insights into trends and growth rates across various countries. Canada, China, and the United States are highlighted as key players in both consumption and production of non-electric air heaters. The report provides valuable information for industry professionals looking to understand the current market dynamics and foresee future trends.

Market Forecast

Depressed by shrinking demand for non-electric air heater worldwide, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -0.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to 278M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of +4.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $3B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Non-Electric Air Heaters Or Hot Air Distributors

In 2022, consumption of non-electric air heaters or hot air distributors increased by 1.9% to 297M units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 408M units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global non-electric air heater market revenue totaled $2.1B in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $2.8B. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (60M units), Canada (40M units) and India (27M units), with a combined 43% share of global consumption. Mexico, Russia, the United States, Brazil, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +9.2%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($389M), China ($251M) and the United States ($219M) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, with a combined 41% share of the global market. Mexico, India, Brazil, Russia, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Among the main consuming countries, Mexico, with a CAGR of +12.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of non-electric air heater per capita consumption was registered in Canada (1,033 units per 1000 persons), followed by the Netherlands (275 units per 1000 persons), Mexico (191 units per 1000 persons) and Russia (108 units per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of non-electric air heater was estimated at 38 units per 1000 persons.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the non-electric air heater per capita consumption in Canada amounted to +3.1%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: the Netherlands (+3.0% per year) and Mexico (+8.3% per year).

Production

World Production of Non-Electric Air Heaters Or Hot Air Distributors

In 2022, production of non-electric air heaters or hot air distributors increased by less than 0.1% to 272M units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 5.4% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 364M units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-electric air heater production shrank modestly to $2B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 6.6%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $2.4B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

China (85M units) remains the largest non-electric air heater producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 31% of total volume. Moreover, non-electric air heater production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mexico (41M units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (28M units), with a 10% share.

In China, non-electric air heater production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Mexico (+8.7% per year) and India (-1.1% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Non-Electric Air Heaters Or Hot Air Distributors

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-electric air heaters or hot air distributors increased by 16% to 197M units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +37.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at 273M units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-electric air heater imports expanded markedly to $2.2B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +40.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 26%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Canada (56M units), distantly followed by the United States (30M units) and Russia (27M units) were the key importers of non-electric air heaters or hot air distributors, together generating 57% of total imports. Germany (8.1M units), the Netherlands (7.7M units), Poland (7.3M units), the UK (6.2M units), France (5.2M units), Mexico (4M units) and Australia (3.4M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +14.3%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-electric air heater importing markets worldwide were the United States ($926M), Canada ($548M) and Russia ($68M), together comprising 70% of global imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +14.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average non-electric air heater import price stood at $11 per unit in 2022, dropping by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $12 per unit in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($31 per unit), while Russia ($2.5 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+16.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Non-Electric Air Heaters Or Hot Air Distributors

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-electric air heaters or hot air distributors increased by 14% to 172M units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure at 236M units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-electric air heater exports expanded remarkably to $1.6B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.6B; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports By Country

The shipments of the nine major exporters of non-electric air heaters or hot air distributors, namely the United States, China, Mexico, Canada, Italy, Russia, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Poland, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +24.5%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($541M) remains the largest non-electric air heater supplier worldwide, comprising 35% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($169M), with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at +5.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+8.1% per year) and China (+2.3% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average non-electric air heater export price amounted to $9 per unit, waning by -2% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-electric air heater export price decreased by -16.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $11 per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($21 per unit), while Russia ($2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform