Figure 1-19: Percentage of U.S. Commercial Buildings with Heating Systems(s), 1999, 2003, 2007 (E)

Chapter 2: The Imports Market

Scope of the Report

Methodology

Product Definition and Classification

HVAC Equipment Market Slows After Decade of Growth

Market for HVAC Equipment Before the Recession

Figure 2-1: Number of Air Conditioners and Heating Systems in Households, 1997-2008 (in millions)

Table 2-1: U.S. Market Value of HVAC Equipment, 2004-2008 (in million $)

HVAC Market Changes after the Recession Started

Figure 2-2: U.S. Market Supply of HVAC Equipment by Shipment and Import-Export Values, 2004-2008 (in million $)

Category Growth

Unitary Air Conditioners and Ground Source Heat Pumps Gain in Value

Green HVAC Makes its Mark

The Split System Solution

Heat Transfer Equipment Post Modest Gains in Value but Not in Volume

Room Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers Declining in Value and Volume

Non-Electric Furnace Shipments Drop, Alternative Fuel Furnaces Climb

Table 2-2: U.S. Shipment Values of HVAC Equipment by Category and Segment, 2004-2008 (in million $)

Table 2-3: U.S. Shipments of HVAC Equipment by Category and Segment 2004-2008 (in number of units)