Lately, most parts of Europe have been sweltering in extreme heat. A heatwave have swept through Spain, France, Italy, Germany and other countries, with temperatures in some spots hitting over 46℃ which’s a new record! This hot weather has totally messed up locals’ daily lives, and it’s also had a bad effect to transportation, agriculture and energy. Since the heat just won’t let up, small cooling stuff like portable fans, desk fans and air coolers have become total lifesavers, and their sales have gone up a ton.

According to data from the European Copernicus Climate Change Service, the 2025 summer heatwave is the second worst in Europe in 10 years. The average temperature in Western and Southern Europe in June was 2-3℃ higher than the average from 1991 to 2020. Big cities such as Madrid, Paris and Rome often hit over 40℃. France said there were 2025 excess deaths, which is 30% more than people expected. The heat has also caused wildfires, making thousands of people in Spain and Greece evacuate. European countries have started emergency plans, telling people to stay indoors as much as possible.

Locals’ need for cooling things has grown super fast. Traditional air conditioners aren’t easy to use cuz they’re complicated to install, use a lot of energy, and many old buildings can’t even fit them. But small cooling gadgets is getting really popular because they’re tiny, easy to operate and cool things down well. Portable fans, desk fans and air coolers are the most popular ones; people use them at home, at work and when they go out.

Portable fans are perfect for people who go out a lot. They’re small and light, so you can easily pop them into your backpack or even your pocket. They have a big battery that can last 8 to 12 hours, which is great for when you go shopping, commute to work or take a walk outside. They don’t make much noise and have different speed levels. Some even have foldable stands or lanyards, so you can hold them, put them somewhere or hang up them. You can see people using them everywhere in European cities these days.

Desk fans are great for offices and home desks. They’re simple, look nice and aren’t too big, so they don’t take up much space. They can blow wind at a 120° angle, which circulates air quickly and gets rid of that stuffy feeling you get from sitting for hours. They can spin 360° to adjust where the wind goes, and their quiet mode won’t disturb your work or sleep. Now, almost every desk in European offices has one of these fans.

Air coolers, which are an upgraded version, are ideal for home use. Unlike regular fans, they use water cooling—they have ice crystal boxes and water curtains inside, so the air that comes out is 5-8℃ cooler. They also add moisture to the air, which helps with the dryness caused by the heat. They have multiple speeds, timing and remote control functions, so they’re perfect for living rooms and bedrooms. Some have removable filters that clean the air, which is really good for the elderly and kids. Their sales have tripled in Southern Europe this year.

These gadgets are popular not just because they’re practical, but also because they’re cheap and save energy, which fit Europeans’ spending habits. Cross-border e-commerce make them easy to buy online, and the delivery is fast too. A lot of Europeans say these gadgets are the best way to beat the heat.

Experts say extreme heatwaves in Europe will happen more often and be more intense because of global warming. So the demand for small cooling gadgets will keep going up. This heatwave also brings new chances for small appliance companies to make products that fit the European market.

The heatwave is still going strong in Europe. Portable fans, desk fans and air coolers are bringing coolness to locals, and they also show how good Chinese small appliances is. It’s sure that they’ll have a bigger market around the world in the future.