Data Center Liquid Cooling Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, & Forecast, 2020-2030

Solution is the fastest growing segment, Asia-Pacific is the largest market globally

The Global Data Center Liquid Cooling Market will grow from USD 3.80 Billion in 2024 to USD 12.54 Billion by 2030 at a 22.01% CAGR. Data center liquid cooling refers to advanced thermal management techniques that utilize liquid coolants, such as water or dielectric fluids, to directly absorb and transfer heat from high-performance IT equipment. This method offers a more efficient alternative to conventional air-based cooling, particularly as modern data centers face escalating heat loads. Main market growth drivers include the continuous increase in computing power and rack density, driven by artificial intelligence and high-performance computing applications, which demand thermal management beyond air cooling's capabilities.

Key Market Drivers

The global data center liquid cooling market is significantly influenced by two primary factors: the continuous increase in server rack power densities and the growing imperative for energy-efficient data center operations. Modern computational demands, particularly from high-performance computing and artificial intelligence workloads, are pushing server rack power densities to unprecedented levels, rendering traditional air-cooling methods increasingly inadequate. Accommodating these higher thermal loads necessitates advanced cooling solutions capable of direct and efficient heat removal. According to AFCOM, in its December 2024 "Exploring Data Center Rack Density" article, average rack density now sits around 12 kW, with many deployments exceeding this considerably. This escalating power density directly correlates with the need for liquid cooling to maintain optimal operating temperatures and prevent thermal throttling.

Key Market Challenges

The substantial initial capital expenditure and the inherent complexity of integrating liquid cooling infrastructure present a significant impediment to the growth of the global data center liquid cooling market. This challenge is particularly pronounced when retrofitting existing data center environments, where older facilities may not be designed to accommodate the necessary plumbing, containment, and power distribution changes. Such upgrades often require extensive planning, downtime, and specialized expertise, leading to considerable upfront financial outlays and operational disruption.

Key Market Trends

The market for data center liquid cooling is significantly influenced by the expansion of these advanced solutions into edge data centers. As computational demands shift closer to data sources to reduce latency and bandwidth use, edge computing environments increasingly require compact, high-density cooling. Traditional air-cooling methods in these often space-constrained and challenging remote locations are proving inadequate for the escalating heat loads. The Open Compute Project, a collaborative community focused on efficient hardware design, has seen contributions, such as Nokia's February 2024 white paper on "Open Edge Servers Meet Liquid Cooling," indicating a concerted industry effort to develop liquid cooling solutions specifically for these demanding edge scenarios.

Key Market Players Profiled:

• Alfa Laval Corporate AB
• Liquid Stack Inc.
• Asetek Inc. A/S
• Aecorsis BV
• Chilldyne, Inc.
• CoolIT Systems Inc.
• Fujitsu Limited
• Wakefield Thermal, Inc.
• Kaori Heat Treatment Co. Ltd
• Lenovo Group Limited

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Data Center Liquid Cooling Market has been segmented into the following categories:

By Component:

• Solution
• Services

By Type of cooling:

• Cold Plate Liquid Cooling
• Immersion Liquid Cooling
• Spray Liquid Cooling

By End-User:

• BFSI
• IT & Telecom
• Media & Entertainment
• Healthcare
• Others

By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Data Center Liquid Cooling Market.

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