Chillers Market Report 2026

The chillers market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $10.94 billion in 2025 to $11.35 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in use of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, increasing deployment in commercial applications, expansion in industrial process cooling, adoption in residential buildings, integration in screw and centrifugal compressors.

The chillers market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.3 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increase in energy-efficient and sustainable cooling solutions, rising adoption of digitally monitored chillers, growth in advanced absorption and reciprocating systems, expansion in high-capacity and modular chillers, increase in smart temperature management solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include implementation of AI-optimized chiller systems, integration of IoT-connected monitoring, deployment of energy-efficient refrigeration solutions, adoption of digital twin chillers, expansion of smart cooling management systems.

The expanding food and beverage industry is expected to drive the growth of the chillers market in the coming years. This industry includes businesses involved in the production, distribution, and sale of food and beverages, spanning sectors from agriculture and manufacturing to restaurants and cafes. Chillers play a vital role in the food and beverage sector by maintaining precise temperatures during food processing, storage, and transportation, ensuring product safety and quality. For instance, in 2024, according to the European Snacks Association (ESA), a Belgium-based non-profit organization, the retail value of the savoury snacks market in Europe in 2023 was approximately €40 billion ($44 billion), representing nearly 3.5% of the European food and beverages market. Consequently, the growth of the food and beverage industry is propelling the expansion of the food chillers market.

Prominent players in the chillers market are strategically investing in the development of cutting-edge technologies, specifically focusing on innovative gas and electric hybrid chillers to secure a competitive advantage. Gas and electric hybrid chillers integrate natural gas and electricity for cooling purposes, presenting a dual-energy solution that enhances energy efficiency and offers flexibility in managing cooling loads. A noteworthy example is Tecogen Inc., a US-based manufacturer of combined heat and power products, which introduced the Tecochill Hybrid-Drive air-cooled chiller in January 2023. This hybrid chiller seamlessly integrates cost-effective natural gas and grid electricity, utilizing hybrid drive technology to achieve efficient output adjustments similar to traditional variable frequency drive (VFD) chillers while significantly reducing operational costs.

In October 2024, Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, acquired Motivair Corporation for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Schneider Electric aims to reinforce its leading position across the data center value chain by integrating Motivair’s specialized liquid cooling and advanced thermal management solutions for high-performance computing systems. Motivair Corporation is a US-based provider of advanced liquid and data center cooling solutions, including chillers.

Major companies operating in the chillers market are Carrier Corporation, Daikin Industries Ltd., Trane Technologies plc, Hitachi Air Conditioning Company Ltd., Johnson Controls International plc, Thermax Limited, Smardt Chiller Group Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Midea Group Co. Ltd., LG Electronics Inc., Reynold India Pvt. Ltd., Dimplex Thermal Solutions, Dunham-Bush Ltd., Frigel Firenze SpA, Friulair S.R.L., HYDAC International GmbH, Thermal Care Inc., SKM Air Conditioning, Meccanotecnica Applicata S.r.l., KKT Chillers, Delta T Systems Inc., Chase Cooling Systems, TopChiller, Frost Italy S.r.l., Cold Shot Chillers, York International Corporation, Multistack LLC, Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd., Blue Star Limited, Climaveneta S.p.A., Lennox International Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are affecting the chiller market by increasing costs for imported compressors, components, and control systems used in air-cooled and water-cooled chillers. Commercial and industrial end users in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are most impacted due to dependence on imported equipment. Nonetheless, tariffs are driving local manufacturing, regional sourcing of compressors, and innovation in energy-efficient and smart chiller solutions, strengthening market resilience and technological adoption.

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Chillers are essential systems used for controlled cooling in various industries. They are refrigeration systems designed to lower the temperatures of process fluids, machinery, and other applications by extracting heat and transferring it to other spaces. Chillers play a crucial role in regulating and maintaining temperatures in different industrial settings.

The primary types of chillers include air-cooled chillers and water-cooled chillers. Air-cooled chillers are commonly utilized in commercial and industrial facilities. They function by absorbing heat from process water and transferring it to cool fluids, also contributing to the dehumidification of air. Chillers are categorized based on their power range, which includes less than 50 kW, 50-200 kW, and more than 200 kW. Additionally, chillers vary by compressor type, with options such as screw chillers, centrifugal chillers, absorption chillers, and reciprocating chillers. These chillers find applications in commercial, industrial, and residential spaces.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the Chillers market in 2025. The regions covered in the chillers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the chillers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The chillers market consists of sales of condenser, compressor, evaporator, expansion valves. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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