Heat Pump Shipments Up 6% in Recent Quarter
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International released an analysis on July 7. It showed heat pump shipments grew 6% in the three months ending April 2026 compared to the same period last year. While the trailing 12-month figure still shows a 13.9% decline, year-to-date volumes are up 1.2%. The current annualized shipment rate sits at 4.03 million units. This would represent a 10.2% increase over the past year's total.
The uptick suggests demand is bouncing back. Manufacturers worked through inventory buildup during recent technology transitions.
Check with your distributor about lead times. Improving shipment numbers may mean better product availability for summer and fall installations.
Key Takeaways:
- Heat pump shipments grew 6% in the three months through April 2026
- Annualized rate now at 4.03 million units, up 10.2% from last year
- Year-to-date shipments up 1.2% despite 13.9% decline over 12 months
