Europe's Heat Waves Are Changing How People Think About Air Conditioning Air conditioning was once considered optional in much of Europe. Nowadays, it is becoming a necessity. Another summer, another round of new record-breaking temperatures across Europe, and significant changes are happening. Families that once relied on open windows and fans and thick stone walls are increasingly installing air-conditioning units, not for the extra comfort but for safety from the ever-incr

Europe's bathroom furniture market delivered a surprising performance in 2025. While residential construction remained subdued across many countries and housing completions continued to decline in several major markets, demand for bathroom furniture proved more resilient than expected. The latest BRG data suggests that the market is no longer being driven primarily by new build activity. Instead, growth is increasingly being generated by renovation projects, bathroom modernis

Türkiye boasts a substantial industrial base, a well-established supplier network, and enduring export connections with Europe. The country's HVACR exports rose from $7.1 billion in 2024 to $7.4 billion in 2025, positioning Türkiye as one of the largest manufacturing hubs for split air conditioners catering to the European market. Its geographical location offers a distinct advantage. Products can be delivered to European distributors via established road and short-sea routes

Chinese AC brands continue dominating the market through competitive pricing, extensive dealer networks, and strong consumer perception regarding performance and reliability.

Algeria SKD Legislation Algeria’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven in large part by changes in the country’s regulatory environment. One of the major developments has been the introduction and enforcement of Semi-Knocked Down (SKD) legislation that has changed the way international and domestic manufacturers operate. With the enforcement of these regulations, more and more HVAC companies are partnering with

European Ventilation Market Returns to Growth in 2025 Following several years of contraction, the European ventilation market returned to growth in 2025. Based on the latest update of the 15 recently published BRG Ventilation reports, demand for several ventilation products increased modestly. Overall sales increased despite a further decline in new housing completions. Growth in the residential replacement market and non-housing segment offset continued weakness in residenti

How Policy, Not Technology, Is Driving the Decline of Gas Heating in Australia Australia's transition away from gas heating is often framed as a technological shift driven by the rise of heat pumps, reverse cycle air conditioning and other electric alternatives. Yet this explanation overlooks a more important reality. The technologies capable of replacing gas heating have existed for years and, in many cases, have been widely adopted for decades. What has changed is not only

Why Electric Storage Water Heaters Remain Relevant in Emerging Asian Markets Electric storage water heaters continue to hold a significant position across emerging Asian markets, including India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Although electric instantaneous water heaters dominate residential demand in several Southeast Asian markets, particularly the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia, electric storage water heaters continue to mainta

BRG Building Solutions releases its latest Tier 3 European market reports, covering 14 countries and forecasting market developments through 2030. The new reports complement the Tier 1 country studies released earlier this year and further strengthen BRG Building Solutions' coverage of the European bathroom and kitchen sector. The latest edition covers Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland and

BRG is pleased to announce the recent publication of the 2026 Heating and Cooling market reports for its tiers 2 countries. BRG reports provide an in-depth overview of the most recent developments in the Heating markets in several European countries, including market trends, price developments, sales per sector, supply structure, and distribution patterns. Tier 2 European Heating and Cooling Markets: 2025 Developments Across recently published Tier 2 European countries, 2025

Growth of Energy Recovery Ventilation in the Indian Commercial Sector India's Grade-A office space in India’s top seven cities reached about 72 million sq. ft in 2025, growing by 6% on better demand from domestic and foreign companies, according to real estate consultant Colliers. With this growth ventilation systems have gained importance even as Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) rating system require projects to meet minimum fresh air ventilation standards (often referen

Why Air Conditioners Costs More in India Now - The BEE Effect Goes Beyond Raw Materials Revision of BEE Air-Conditioning Efficiency Standards Transforming India’s Air-Conditioning Industry The Indian air-conditioner industry is in the midst of one of the biggest transformations it has seen in years. While consumers are noticing higher air-conditioner prices in 2026, the reasons go well beyond the familiar story of rising copper or aluminium costs. AC prices have risen acros

US-Iran War Consequences The escalation of the Iran war in early 2026 has triggered widespread disruption across global commodities, with steel and aluminium prices emerging as key pressure points for Asian manufacturing. As conflict-related risks spread through Middle Eastern energy corridors and shipping routes, Asian producers of building products, particularly HVAC equipment and iron‑based sanitaryware, are facing sharply higher input and logistics costs. These increases

The Shift Toward Centralised Cooling Systems in the Middle East Cooling accounts for as much as 70–80% of peak building energy demand across the Gulf, a figure that underscores just how central HVAC decisions are to real estate development, urban planning, and energy policy in the region. Against this backdrop, the structural shift away from standalone split and window units toward centralised air-conditioning systems such as VRF, ducted systems, chillers, AHUs, and packaged

DIY Retail Channels Driving Bathroom Product Sales in the Czech Republic The Czech Republic has established itself as one of the most mature do-it-yourself (DIY) retail markets in Central and Eastern Europe, and this channel has emerged as the dominant distribution mechanism for bathroom products across the residential segment. From sanitary ware and taps & mixers to shower enclosures and bathroom furniture, large-format DIY chains have systematically reshaped the procurement

BRG is pleased to announce the recent publication of the 2026 Heating market reports for its tiers 1 countries. BRG reports provide an in-depth overview of the most recent developments in the Heating markets in several European countries, including market trends, price developments, sales per sector, supply structure, and distribution patterns. European HVAC Market: 2025 Developments Across European HVAC markets, 2025 was marked by weak construction activity, policy uncertain

Modern Bathroom The trend towards showers has been a longstanding shift in most countries, particularly across Western Europe, where it began gaining momentum in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This transition has been driven by changing consumer lifestyles, increasing urbanisation, and a growing preference for convenience, speed, and water efficiency. Compared to bathtubs, showers are perceived as more practical for daily use, especially among working households and in small

The Rise of Made in Saudi: Expanding Local Production of Sanitaryware and Tiles Saudi Arabia is increasingly positioning itself as a regional hub for sanitaryware and tiles manufacturing, supported by localization policies, industrial investments, and rapidly expanding construction activity across the Kingdom. This transition closely aligns with the Kingdom’s “Made in Saudi” initiative, launched in March 2021 under the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NI

How Energy Efficiency Regulations Are Reshaping the HVAC Market in Emerging Economies Energy efficiency has emerged as a central pillar of policy and investment strategies across emerging economies, particularly as governments grapple with rising energy demand and climate commitments. The HVAC sector, being one of the largest consumer of electricity in buildings, sits at the heart of this transition. Increasing regulatory intervention is not only influencing how HVAC systems

How Consumer Preference Has Driven the Dominance of Japanese Air Conditioners in Australia The Australian air conditioner market is significantly influenced by Japanese brands, with consumer preference playing a key role. Brands like Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Fujitsu and Panasonic consistently top buyer satisfaction surveys, command premium prices, and enjoy loyalty that no other competitor has successfully eroded. Understanding why Austr