From 2013 to 2023, the import of air conditioners with refrigerating units to the UAE has experienced fluctuating trends. The volume stood at 8.7536 million kilograms in 2023, marking a 1.65% year-on-year increase. Notable variations include significant growth in 2015 and 2017, followed by a decrease in 2018. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 3.94%, showing moderate growth amid periodic declines.
For the forecasted period from 2024 to 2028, annual increments are expected, with a steady annual growth rate culminating in a 6.68% increase over five years, with a projected CAGR of 1.3%. Future trends to watch include technological advances in energy efficiency and sustainability influencing import volume, alongside economic factors and infrastructural developments in the UAE.