People try to cope with the scorching heat by drinking plenty of water, using umbrellas and handheld fans as a new heatwave is expected to push temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, in London, United Kingdom, on July 8, 2026. Photo: VCG

　　As Europe endures record-high temperatures this summer, Chinese-made cooling products are seeing strong demand, particularly commercial and household ice cream machines, slushie machines, and related refrigeration equipment, as well as cooling products for pets, the Global Times learned from Chinese exporters.

　　Ningbo Sicen Refrigeration Equipment Co a company with more than a decade of experience in commercial cold drink equipment, has benefited significantly. In the first five months of this year, the value of its exports grew more than 15 percent year-on-year, a manager told the Global Times on Sunday.

　　Specializing in ice cream machines and hot-and-cold juice dispensers under its own brand, the company produces about 15,000 units annually and exports to more than 80 countries and regions, the manager said.

　　Another Ningbo-based small appliances manufacturer, traditionally focused on electric irons, coffee machines, and kitchen appliances, entered the home-use cold drink equipment market this year.

　　"Our new slushie machines first gained traction in North America and are now expanding into Europe, with approximately 20 containers exported in the first five months," Yan Pengfei, a business director of the company, told the Global Times.

　　A manager at a Ningbo-based manufacturer said that the company"s shipments of ice machines to Europe increased more than 70 percent year-on-year in the first five months of the year, accounting for about 15 percent of total sales, according to media reports.