Chile. Due to the high temperatures of the summer and the competition of brands, around 50% has increased in the last five years the expenditure of Chileans in products for air conditioning, which includes air conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems.
Data provided by the consultancy Euromonitor International and published by the local newspaper Estrategia, indicate that the industry continues to show a growth rate, after high consumption in 2010 and a stable movement in 2011. Price stability has also been a key factor.
According to the report, three companies in the sector recorded similar sales during the previous year: Airolite had 11.4% of local sales; followed by Electrolux, with 10.8%, and Acetogen, with 10.3% of total sales.
Chillers and air conditioners account for 7.43% of the units sold in 2011, representing 29.7% of sales in value. Euromonitor International estimates that for the coming years there will be growth in sales of 7% and volume of 6%.
