Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-08-25 09:09Core Viewpoint - The competition between Xiaomi and Gree regarding air conditioner sales rankings has intensified, with both companies exchanging public statements and data claims [2][8]. Market Performance - According to data from AVC, as of July 2025, Xiaomi's online market share for air conditioners reached 16.71%, a year-on-year increase of 2.83%, while Gree's market share was 15.22%, reflecting a decline of 1.1% [6]. - In contrast, as of August 17, 2025, Gree's online market share was reported at 17.71%, while Xiaomi's was 15.77%, indicating that Gree still leads in the online market [8]. - When considering sales revenue, Gree's share was 23.35%, significantly higher than Xiaomi's 14.82% [8]. Industry Insights - Industry experts suggest that sales comparisons should not be limited to short-term data but should consider annual performance and all distribution channels [10]. - In the offline market, Gree's sales revenue share was 29.42%, while Xiaomi's was only 0.26%, highlighting a substantial gap [10]. Strategic Responses - In response to competition, Gree has introduced new air conditioning products featuring AI dynamic energy-saving chips and has adjusted supply prices down by approximately 10% for some mid-range models [11]. - Xiaomi is expanding its air conditioning business, with plans to produce 3 million units annually by 2026 and aims for a revenue target of 10 billion yuan by 2030 [10].