今年夏天，全球多地遭遇极端高温天气，带动我国空调出口增长。海关最近公布数据显示，在去年较高 基数基础上，今年1至6月，我国空调累计出口额达93.5亿美元，同比增长近10%；其中，对欧盟国家空 调出口量同比增长43.2%，出口金额则达37.6亿美元，创同期历史新高。(央视财经) ...

Core Insights - The domestic air conditioning market is struggling despite claims of increased sales from some companies, while the export market shows positive growth, providing hope for air conditioning manufacturers [1] - The average price of air conditioners in the domestic e-commerce market has decreased by 1.9% year-on-year, with some prices dropping over 10%, leading to a price war among brands [3] - The price war has not significantly boosted sales, with domestic air conditioning sales only growing by 2.8% in the first quarter, indicating that consumers are not swayed by lower prices [5] Market Dynamics - The intense price competition has resulted in a significant inventory buildup, with domestic air conditioning inventory reportedly reaching 50 million units, posing a serious challenge for manufacturers [5] - Major traditional air conditioning companies like Midea, Gree, and Haier have not been adversely affected by the price war, showing substantial profit growth in the first quarter [5] - These traditional companies are benefiting from strong export performance, with air conditioning exports growing by over 20%, providing them with a buffer against domestic market challenges [5] Industry Concerns - The current lack of heat in the domestic market is exacerbating the inventory issue, as the industry heavily relies on seasonal demand [6] - There are concerns regarding product quality, as some companies are reportedly cutting costs by using inferior materials, which could lead to higher energy consumption and reduced durability of air conditioners [8]