Perforated Aluminum AC Cover Market Grows 12.3% in 2026 Driven by Urban Renewal

FOSHAN, China – June 6, 2026 – According to the latest "2026 China Building Decoration Materials Market Development Report" released by the China Building Decoration Association, China's perforated aluminum air conditioner cover market is expected to reach 4.52 billion yuan in 2026, representing a 12.3% year-on-year increase and continuing its rapid growth momentum. Urban renewal and residential fine decoration projects have emerged as the core drivers of market growth, while export demand is also accelerating.

The report points out that with the in-depth advancement of urban renewal initiatives nationwide, local governments have continuously raised the requirements for the aesthetics and cleanliness of urban building facades. The problem of unsightly exposed AC units has become a key focus of urban environmental improvement efforts. Perforated aluminum air conditioner covers, with their comprehensive advantages of aesthetics, durability and no impact on AC performance, have become the preferred material for AC unit beautification in urban renewal projects. According to statistics, demand from urban renewal projects accounted for 42% of the total perforated aluminum AC cover demand in 2025, and is expected to further increase to 48% in 2026.

At the same time, the continued development of the residential fine decoration market has also brought enormous growth potential to the perforated aluminum AC cover market. An increasing number of real estate developers are installing perforated aluminum AC covers uniformly in fine decoration projects to enhance the overall quality and visual consistency of their properties. In addition, new construction and renovation projects of commercial complexes, office buildings, hotels and other commercial buildings also extensively adopt perforated aluminum AC covers, further driving market demand growth.

In terms of exports, with the in-depth advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative, China's exports of perforated aluminum AC cover products continue to grow. In 2025, annual exports reached 8.6 million square meters, an 18.7% year-on-year increase, with shipments primarily going to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa and other regions. Among these, West African countries such as Ghana and Nigeria have seen particularly rapid growth in demand for perforated aluminum AC covers due to accelerated infrastructure construction and a booming real estate market, with year-on-year growth exceeding 30%.

Industry experts stated that in the coming years, with the continuous improvement of green building standards and people's increasing demand for architectural aesthetics, the perforated aluminum AC cover market will maintain steady growth. It is projected that by 2030, China's perforated aluminum air conditioner cover market will exceed 7 billion yuan, with a very broad market prospect. At the same time, with continuous technological advancement, intelligence and customization will become the main development trends of the industry in the future.