Refrigerated Display Cases Market Report 2026

The refrigerated display cases market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.88 billion in 2025 to $9.74 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in organized retail infrastructure, rising consumption of frozen and chilled foods, expansion of supermarket and hypermarket chains, demand for extended shelf life of perishable goods, increasing food safety and hygiene regulations.

The refrigerated display cases market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.65 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in convenience store formats, rising adoption of smart refrigeration technologies, increasing focus on reducing food waste, expansion of quick service restaurants and hotels, demand for eco friendly refrigeration solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of energy efficient refrigerated display systems, rising demand for advanced temperature control and monitoring, increasing use of modular and customizable display case designs, expansion of multi deck and high capacity refrigerated displays, growing focus on enhanced product visibility and store aesthetics.

The increasing demand for frozen and chilled food products is anticipated to drive the growth of the refrigerated display cases market in the future. Frozen food products are stored below freezing, while chilled food items are kept at cool, non-frozen temperatures, both requiring specific storage conditions to ensure quality and safety. Demand for frozen and chilled food is rising due to factors like convenience, advancements in preservation technology, urbanization, busy lifestyles, and efforts to minimize food waste. Refrigerated display cases are essential for showcasing frozen and chilled products, attracting customers with their freshness and variety. These units help maintain visually appealing, well-stocked displays that encourage purchases. For example, in July 2024, the American Frozen Food Institute, a US-based non-profit organization, reported that frozen fruit sales increased by 8.8% during the first half of 2023. This rising demand for frozen and chilled food products is driving growth in the refrigerated display cases market. Thus, the rising demand for frozen and chilled food products is fueling growth in the refrigerated display cases market.

Key players in the refrigerated display cases market are emphasizing the development of innovative and sustainable refrigeration technologies to enhance energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and lower operational costs for retailers. These advancements include the use of natural refrigerants like propane (R290), which offer superior thermodynamic performance and a lower global warming potential compared to conventional refrigerants. For example, in October 2023, AHT, an Austria-based heating and refrigeration technology manufacturer, introduced the KALEA range of propane-based refrigerated cabinets. The KALEA line delivers significant improvements in efficiency and sustainability for both medium- and low-temperature applications. Available in plug-in and semi-plug-in configurations, the units are designed for seamless integration into glycol-water systems, enabling waste heat recovery for space heating or hot water production. The design reduces energy consumption and operational costs, while multiplex connections allow easy integration into water loop systems, ensuring optimal performance and sustainability in modern retail settings.

In June 2024, Embraco, a Brazil-based provider of refrigeration technology and part of the Nidec Global Appliance portfolio, partnered with Structural Concepts to promote energy-efficient refrigerated display cabinet innovations. The collaboration showcased the transition of Structural Concepts’ entire product portfolio to natural refrigerant R290 and variable-speed technology, achieving up to 53% energy savings. Structural Concepts, based in the US, specializes in designing and manufacturing temperature-controlled display cases for commercial and industrial refrigeration applications.

Major companies operating in the refrigerated display cases market are Panasonic Corporation, Haier Inc., Daikin Industries Ltd., Carrier Global, Dover Corporation, Hussmann Corporation, Hillphoenix, Metalfrio Solutions, The Vollrath Company LLC, True Manufacturing Co. Inc., AHT Cooling Systems, Hoshizaki America Inc., ISA SpA, Ugur Cooling, Kysor Waren, Epta Corporate, Zero Zone Inc., A/S Vestfrost, Arneg S.P.A, Turbo Air Inc., Orford Refrigeration, Migali, Afinox srl, Dvorson, Fagor Professional.

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 have impacted the refrigerated display cases market by increasing costs of imported compressors, condensers, electronic control units, and refrigeration components used in manufacturing. These impacts are most visible across retail stores and foodservice segments, particularly in asia pacific and north america where global sourcing of refrigeration equipment is common. Higher tariffs have resulted in increased equipment costs and delayed store expansion projects. At the same time, tariffs are encouraging local manufacturing, supplier diversification, and innovation in energy efficient and cost optimized refrigerated display solutions.

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Refrigerated display cases are specialized devices crafted to showcase perishable and temperature-sensitive items effectively. Constructed from robust, hygienic, and non-corrosive materials, these cases are equipped with control systems, lighting, fans, compressors, condensers, and evaporators to uphold a consistent temperature and prevent spoilage.

The primary types of refrigerated display cases include plug-in, semi plug-in, and remote systems. Plug-in refrigeration units necessitate connection to an electrical outlet for operation. They come in diverse designs such as vertical, horizontal, and hybrid configurations, catering to retail stores, restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, convenience stores, and other end-users.Europe was the largest region in the refrigerated display cases market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the refrigerated display cases market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the refrigerated display cases market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The refrigerated display cases market consists of sales of open display cases, closed display cases, service counters, and bakery display cases. 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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