China Water Heater Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
The water heater market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 7,318.3 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 5.8% is expected of China water heater market from 2026 to 2033.
The China water heater market generated a revenue of USD 4,679.2 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 7,318.3 million by 2033.
The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2026 to 2033.
In terms of segment, electric was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
Gas is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Water heater market data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 4,679.2 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 7,318.3 million
Growth rate
5.8% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Electric
Fastest growing segment
Gas
Historical data
2021 - 2024
Base year
2025
Forecast period
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Electric, Solar, Gas
Key market players worldwide
A.O. Smith Corp, Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions, Rinnai Corp, Noritz Corp, Whirlpool Corp, WESCO International Inc, Haier, Lennox International Inc
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, China accounted for 14.7% of the global water heater market in 2025.
Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
In Asia Pacific, China water heater market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 1,983.2 million by 2033.
China was one of the few major economies in the world to register a growth rate of 2.3% in 2020, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The ADB has projected China’s growth to be 8.1% in 2021 and 5.5% in 2022.
The country’s industrial production output was 14.1% higher in March 2021 compared to March 2020, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, China. The continued resilience is anticipated to result in increased investments, good economic recovery, and rising disposable income, thereby, impacting the water heater market growth positively.
According to the World Cement Association, China is the world’s largest cement producer accounting for 53% of the global cement production in 2018. China has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2060, owing to which the government is likely to encourage investment and innovation in the construction sector by supporting research & development and implementing obligatory CO2 emission reduction measures.
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Electric was the largest segment with a revenue share of 38.43% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the China water heater market based on electric, solar, gas covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
China was one of the few major economies in the world to register a growth rate of 2.3% in 2020, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The ADB has projected China’s growth to be 8.1% in 2021 and 5.5% in 2022.
The country’s industrial production output was 14.1% higher in March 2021 compared to March 2020, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, China. The continued resilience is anticipated to result in increased investments, good economic recovery, and rising disposable income, thereby, impacting the water heater market growth positively.
According to the World Cement Association, China is the world’s largest cement producer accounting for 53% of the global cement production in 2018. China has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2060, owing to which the government is likely to encourage investment and innovation in the construction sector by supporting research & development and implementing obligatory CO2 emission reduction measures.
China Water Heater Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Electric
Solar
Gas
China Water Heater Market Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Tankless
Storage Tank
Hybrid
China Water Heater Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
China Water Heater Market Capacity Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Below 30 Liters
30 - 100 Liters
100 - 250 Liters
250 - 400 Liters
Above 400 Liters
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