Portable Electric Heaters Market Report 2026

The portable electric heaters market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.81 billion in 2025 to $11.45 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to seasonal demand for localized heating, increasing use of electric appliances, growth in residential construction, affordability of electric heating devices, demand for supplementary heating solutions.

The portable electric heaters market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.44 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising energy efficiency regulations, growing adoption of smart home ecosystems, increasing urban apartment living, demand for portable climate control devices, advancements in electric heating elements. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for energy efficient portable heating solutions, rising adoption of compact and lightweight heater designs, increasing integration of smart controls and safety features, expansion of portable heaters for temporary and flexible heating needs, growing preference for low noise and rapid heating technologies.

The rising disposable income is expected to drive the growth of the portable electric heaters market going forward. Disposable income refers to the amount of money an individual or household has available for spending and saving after taxes and essential expenses. Disposable income is increasing due to rising employment levels and higher wage growth across various sectors. Portable electric heaters experience higher demand as increasing disposable income allows consumers to invest in convenient home heating solutions. For instance, in December 2023, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), a U.S.-based statistical agency under the U.S. Department of Commerce, disposable personal income (DPI) recorded a simultaneous increase of 0.4 percent in November 2023 in both current and chained dollars, indicating a positive trend in available income. This moderate rise in disposable incomes aligns with the broader upward trajectory in personal income and consumption expenditures during the same period, signaling a favorable economic outlook. Therefore, the rising disposable income is driving the growth of the portable electric heaters market.

Leading companies in the portable electric heater market are creating innovative products, such as smart space heaters, to offer efficient and automated heating solutions. Smart space heaters are advanced devices that use technology for optimized and automated temperature control. For example, in November 2023, Govee Life Technology Limited, a China-based manufacturing company, introduced a smart space heater designed to improve comfort and convenience in heating. Equipped with Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) technology, these heaters can rapidly heat spaces, reaching 77°F in just 2 seconds. The smart control feature allows users to remotely manage the heater through the Govee app, as well as by voice commands using Alexa and Google Assistant, eliminating the need for traditional manual controls.

In July 2023, Engineered Air, a Canada-based manufacturer of HVAC equipment, acquired Campo Equipment for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Engineered Air’s presence in the portable heating market by expanding its product range, increasing manufacturing capabilities, and utilizing Campo’s experienced workforce and leadership. Campo Equipment is a Canada-based company specializing in portable electric heaters.

Major companies operating in the portable electric heaters market are Honeywell International Inc., De Longhi Appliances Srl, Crane Holdings Co., Lasko Products LLC, Dimplex North America Ltd., Dyson Corp., Vornado Air LLC, Duraflame Inc., Cadet Manufacturing Co., Rowenta, NewAir, Insignia Pty Ltd., GHP Group Inc., The Holmes Group Inc., Soleus Air, Sunpentown International Inc., Lifesmart Inc., Pelonis Technologies Inc., Comfort Glow Heating, Pro Breeze Ltd., SPT Corp., Bionaire Inc., Comfort Zone, Stadler Form, TaoTronics.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on electrical components, heating elements, metals, and electronic controls have increased production costs for portable electric heaters. Manufacturing hubs in asia pacific regions such as china and southeast asia are most affected due to their reliance on imported components. These tariffs have led to moderate price increases across residential and commercial segments. However, they are encouraging manufacturers to localize production, optimize designs, and develop more energy efficient and cost effective heater models.

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Portable electric heaters are compact, electrically powered devices designed to heat small to medium-sized areas. They come in various types and models, each offering different heating mechanisms and features. These heaters are typically designed for easy portability, allowing them to be moved from one location to another, making them ideal for localized heating in different settings.

The primary types of portable electric heaters include convector heaters, oil-filled heaters, halogen heaters, and others. Convector heaters use convection to warm a room by circulating hot air. These heaters are available through both direct and indirect sales channels and are used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.North America was the largest region in the portable electric heaters market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the portable electric heaters market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the portable electric heaters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The portable electric heaters market consists of sales of ceramic heaters, infrared heaters, fan heaters and panel heaters. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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