Data Center Liquid Cooling Market - Global Forecast 2025-2030

Data center liquid cooling is advancing as a strategic pillar for efficient thermal management and optimized operational performance across next-generation infrastructure environments. As compute demands rise and sustainability moves higher on the agenda, leaders require solutions that address the limitations of traditional air-based cooling.

Market Snapshot: Data Center Liquid Cooling Market

The data center liquid cooling market grew from USD 4.75 billion in 2024 to USD 5.47 billion in 2025. It is projected to expand at a CAGR of 15.31%, reaching USD 11.18 billion by 2030.

Scope & Segmentation

This report delivers a comprehensive view of the core segments, markets, and technology dynamics shaping the liquid cooling landscape:

• Cooling Techniques: Direct liquid cooling, indirect liquid cooling
• Component Types: Services (design and consulting, installation and deployment, support and maintenance), coolants, cooling units, heat exchangers, pumps
• Technologies: Cold plate cooling, direct-to-chip cooling, liquid immersion cooling, rear door heat exchanger (RDHx) cooling
• Tier Types: Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Tier 4
• Applications: Colocation data centers, edge data centers, enterprise data centers, hyperscale data centers
• Data Center Sizes: Large data centers, small and mid-sized data centers
• End-User Sectors: Education, financial services, government and defense, healthcare, IT and telecommunications, manufacturing, retail
• Regions Covered: Americas (including United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru), Europe, Middle East & Africa (such as United Kingdom, Germany, France, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan)
• Company Landscape: The analysis includes firms such as AIREDALE INTERNATIONAL AIR CONDITIONING LTD., Alfa Laval AB, aquatherm GmbH, Asetek Inc., Asperitas, CoolIT Systems Inc., Dell Inc., EVAPCO, Inc., Exxon Mobil Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, Green Revolution Cooling, Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Hitachi, Ltd., Iceotope Technologies Limited, Intel Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, JETCOOL Technologies Inc, Lenovo Group Limited, Liquidcool Solutions, Inc., LiquidStack Holding B.V., Midas Immersion Cooling, Mikros Technologies, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Munters Group AB, NVIDIA Corporation, Rittal GmbH & Co. KG, Schneider Electric SE, Stulz GmbH, Submer Technologies SL, The Dow Chemical Company, USystems Limited, Vertiv Group Corp., and ZutaCore, Inc.

Key Takeaways for Decision-Makers

• Adoption of liquid cooling is driven by the limitations of legacy air-based systems and the rising demands of AI, machine learning, and analytics workloads.
• Advanced cooling platforms enable support for higher rack densities and tailored architectures, benefitting enterprise clusters as well as hyperscale developments.
• Sustainability initiatives are being advanced by reclaiming and reusing waste heat, aligning cooling investments with broader ESG objectives and lowering operational costs.
• The need for compact and reliable cooling solutions is growing, especially among edge deployments where spatial constraints and low power consumption are key.
• Collaborations between OEMs, component suppliers, and data center operators are accelerating innovation and simplifying the adoption of liquid cooling technologies.
• Regulatory and environmental compliance pressures are fostering investment in advanced cooling approaches, creating opportunities for differentiation and resilience across regions.

Analyzing Tariff Impact on Supply Chains

Recent United States tariff increases in 2025 have directly affected sourcing strategies for key components like coolants, pumps, and heat exchangers in the liquid cooling market. Procurement teams are now evaluating local manufacturing, alternative materials, and diversified supplier networks to mitigate additional costs and supply chain disruptions. Strategic adjustments are being employed to ensure reliable project execution and uninterrupted data center uptime under evolving trade regulations.

Methodology & Data Sources

Research is grounded in primary interviews with industry stakeholders, including senior engineers, operators, and procurement leads, along with extensive secondary analysis of technical reports, regulatory filings, and vendor data. Data triangulation and scenario-based modeling have supported accurate performance assessment and robust strategic forecasting.

Why This Report Matters

• Equips decision-makers with actionable insights for aligning thermal management strategy with IT and sustainability goals.
• Highlights relevant regional, technological, and regulatory dynamics shaping competitive advantage and long-term investment value.
• Supports evaluation of supply chain resilience and vendor selection amid shifting policy landscapes.

Conclusion

Successful data center strategies now integrate liquid cooling as a foundation for efficiency, sustainability, and performance. By leveraging this in-depth market intelligence, leaders can address evolving challenges and confidently shape their thermal management roadmap.

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