Chinese Giant Xiaomi Launches First Smart Home Appliance Factory in Wuhan

The Chinese technology company Xiaomi inaugurated its first factory dedicated to smart home appliances in Wuhan, Hubei Province, central China, last Tuesday. This marks a significant expansion of the tech giant's manufacturing scope beyond smartphones and vehicles.

Details of the New Factory

• The Third Smart Factory: This new plant focuses on producing air conditioners and is the company's third large smart factory, following its plants for automobiles and smartphones.

• Investment and Technology:

  • The factory covers over 750 mu (50 hectares) in its first phase.

  • The total planned investment exceeds 2.5 billion yuan (about $352.83 million USD).

  • The plant incorporates advanced technologies, including Digital Twin, AI-based visual inspection, and aerial logistics systems. These features allow for comprehensive visualization and data-driven management across the entire production process.

Context of Growth in the Chinese Market

The factory's opening comes amid strong growth in China's smart home appliance sector:

• Market Size: The size of the smart home appliance market in China reached approximately 756 billion yuan in 2024, representing a 3% increase over the previous year.

• Forecast: This market size is expected to reach 793.8 billion yuan this year.