Component
Rotary compressor
Rolling-piston rotary compressor used in room air conditioners. Steel shell, copper windings, electrical steel.
Criticality
High
Unit cost
$55
Quality
78 / 100
US completeness
15.0
Made in US
3,000,000 units
Current demand
20,000,000 units
US exports
240,000 units
Opportunity score
83.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$1.5B
Expected extra output: 2,500,000 units per year