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Mexico Evaporative Cooling Market Report 2025

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  • 200 Pages
  • July 2025
  • Region: Mexico
  • Renub Research
  • ID: 6116438
The Mexico Evaporative Cooling Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.93% from 2025 to 2033 and is anticipated to reach US$ 226.31 million by 2033, an increase from US$ 134.75 million in 2024. The growing temperature, the growing realization towards energy efficiency, and the rising demand for cost-effective cooling solutions in residential, commercial, and industrial spaces are fueling the use of evaporative cooling systems throughout the nation.

Mexico Evaporative Cooling Market Overview

Evaporative cooling is an energy-saving and natural way to lower air temperature through the process of evaporation of water. When hot air is circulated over water-saturated media or pads, the air gets cooled because the water evaporates while taking heat from the air. In contrast to regular air conditioning units, evaporative coolers take much less electricity and no refrigerants at all, rendering them cost-effective and eco-friendly.

In Mexico, evaporative cooling is becoming more popular, especially in semi-arid and arid areas such as the northern and central regions of the nation where the climate is hot and dry. Evaporative coolers are being installed by industries, warehouses, and homes to save energy while still keeping the indoor environment comfortable. Their less expensive installation and operating costs are attractive to residential and commercial consumers alike. With growing fears over electricity rates and efficient energy consumption, evaporative cooling offers the perfect solution for Mexico's climatic conditions. Government incentives for energy-saving technology are also promoting broader use in urban and rural regions.

Drivers of the Mexico Evaporative Cooling Market

Severe Hot and Dry Weather Conditions in Northern and Central Mexico

Northern and Central parts of Mexico have long hot and dry seasons, generating high demand for energy-efficient cooling systems. Evaporative coolers are especially effective in dry climates where humidity is low, making them an ideal solution for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Their ability to cool large spaces while consuming less energy compared to conventional air conditioners has made them increasingly popular. As climate change intensifies heatwaves and raises average temperatures, demand for evaporative cooling systems is expected to surge, particularly in cities like Monterrey, Hermosillo, and Guadalajara. April 2025, In northern Mexico, it is possible to get - 15°C (6°F) in January in Chihuahua, whereas in the south, there are highs of 50°C (123°F) during September, particularly in Baja California. There is a big difference in precipitation, with less than or no rain in May in Baja California Sur, compared with rainy Augusts of 371 mm (14.6 in) in Colima. Humidity varies from a minimum of 42% in June in Sonora to a maximum of 91% in October in Hidalgo, reflecting the varied climatic conditions influenced by geography, height, and seasons.

Rising Demand for Energy-Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Cooling Systems

As environmental issues increase and the national emphasis on energy sustainability gains momentum, evaporative cooling systems are becoming increasingly popular in Mexico as environmentally friendly solutions compared to conventional HVAC systems. They consume much less power, have no toxic refrigerants, and emit fewer greenhouse gases. With industries and consumers looking for carbon footprint reduction and lower operating expenses, the use of evaporative coolers is growing. Government initiatives for energy-saving appliances and increased electricity prices also encourage a move towards sustainable cooling technologies in both rural and urban markets. January 2024, LG Electronics has opened a new scroll compressor manufacturing line in Monterrey, Nuevo León, to leverage its HVAC supply chain in North America. The action supports logistics needs and sustainability objectives. Gen 3 Scroll Compressors manufactured there provide future support for 2025 refrigerant regulations with low-GWP refrigerants (< 700). LG wants to increase regional responsiveness, minimize energy waste, and achieve eco-efficiency levels.

Growth of the Construction and Retail Industries

Mexico's growing residential, commercial, and industrial building industries are primary drivers of evaporative cooling market growth. New residential developments, factories, and shopping centers increasingly require effective climate control systems. Evaporative cooling offers a cost-saving solution for large open spaces such as warehouses, malls, and supermarkets. In addition, with the expansion of contemporary retail forms like big-box stores within urban areas, energy-efficient cooling solutions are a must. Green technologies like evaporative cooling are also being integrated into projects by builders and developers to ensure compliance with environmental policies and customer awareness for green infrastructure.

Challenges within the Mexico Evaporative Cooling Market

Limited Effectiveness in Humid Regions

Evaporative cooling works best in arid climates, constraining its operation in Mexico's coastal and southern regions of high humidity. Where the humidity is high, building locations such as Veracruz and the Yucatán Peninsula, these systems fail to provide sufficient cooling. This limits market reach to drier areas, lessening the national penetration of evaporative cooling solutions. In humid conditions, conventional air conditioning continues to be more effective, even with greater energy usage. This climatic constraint constitutes a major barrier for producers and distributors aiming at national scale and penetration across all geographic segments.

Low Public Awareness and Misconceptions

Alike despite their energy efficiency, evaporative coolers are not yet well known to the broader public in Mexico. A lot of consumers relate air cooling to traditional air conditioning systems and lack knowledge about the operational advantages and cost-effectiveness of evaporative cooling. In addition, myths about their performance, upkeep, and application in residential settings inhibit broader adoption. Without specific marketing, educational efforts, and demonstration programs, potential adopters might neglect evaporative systems. Closing the knowledge gap is essential to realizing growth, particularly in underserved residential and rural markets.

Mexico Direct Evaporative Cooling Market

The direct evaporative cooling business leads the Mexican market because it is simple to design, economical to install, and very effective in arid climates. These systems operate by forcing hot air through wet pads that cool the air directly before it enters a building. Best suited for factories, warehouses, and workshops, direct evaporative coolers are especially popular in northern and central Mexico. They are preferred due to their low upfront capital investment, low energy consumption, and ease of maintenance. With more and more industries aiming for sustainability and reducing costs, demand for direct evaporative cooling will increase steadily in both industrial and commercial sectors.

Mexico Residential Evaporative Cooling Market

Mexico's residential evaporative cooling market is also growing as a result of urbanization, higher electricity prices, and enhanced awareness of energy-efficient options. Households in hot and dry regions are embracing window-mounted and portable evaporative coolers as affordable alternatives for cooling limited spaces. These devices are particularly attractive to lower - and middle-income groups searching for affordable alternatives to conventional air conditioners. With broadening awareness campaigns and increasing product options, the residential sector is likely to take up a larger share of the market, especially in new housing complexes and environmentally friendly households.

Mexico Industrial Evaporative Cooling Market

Warehouses, factories, and assembly plants are the key consumers of evaporative cooling systems in Mexico. These systems are necessary for comfortable working conditions, minimizing heat stress, and enhanced productivity. Low running costs and expandability of evaporative coolers make them a good choice for large areas with high ventilation needs. As businesses look for ways to reduce utility expenses and meet energy regulations, the industrial sector will drive robust demand. Northern and central Mexico, where most manufacturing centers are based, lead this segment's growth.

Mexico Evaporative Cooling Big-box Retailers Market

Big-box retailers like supermarkets, hardware stores, and warehouse clubs are increasingly adopting evaporative cooling systems to provide greater customer comfort with minimal operating costs. These big-box retail facilities take advantage of the strong airflow and cost savings offered through evaporative cooling. Retail chains like Walmart and Soriana are embracing more sustainable infrastructure solutions in line with sustainability objectives and ESG requirements. This increasing tendency towards commercial retail cooling, particularly in arid regions, is fueling the growth of the market for evaporative cooling. The market segment also enjoys government incentives for energy-efficient commercial real estate technologies.

Northern Mexico Evaporative Cooling Industry

Northern Mexico, with states such as Chihuahua, Sonora, and Nuevo León, is the most suitable area for evaporative cooling. As the conditions are extremely hot and dry, evaporative coolers present an efficient and cost-effective method for industrial and residential use. Monterrey and Hermosillo have experienced increased construction activity and manufacturing, which has further increased demand. The region is also aided by the cross-border commerce with the U.S., through which technologies and machinery used in cooling are imported with greater ease. The region remains at the forefront of both sales volume and innovation in the evaporative cooling market.

Central Mexico Evaporative Cooling Market

Central Mexico, including urban centers such as Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Querétaro, enjoys a balanced climate with moderately dry seasons that favor the use of evaporative cooling systems. As the population of the region increases and urbanization becomes more active, there is a growing demand for affordable and sustainable cooling. Commercial and residential buildings are increasingly being fitted with direct evaporative coolers to keep cooling costs under control. With increasing infrastructure and awareness levels, the region presents good opportunities for market penetration, particularly in middle-income housing and small-scale business segments in need of low-maintenance and environmentally friendly solutions.

Southern Mexico Evaporative Cooling Market

Southern Mexico, which comprises states like Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Yucatán, is a more demanding market for evaporative cooling because of high humidity that adversely affects the efficiency of cooling. But there is niche demand in semi-arid regions and mountainous regions where these systems can work well. Public institutions, schools, and small businesses are also increasingly adopting hybrid systems that include evaporative cooling in conjunction with ventilation. Low-cost, humidity-resistant models could open up growth in this area. Rural energy efficiency initiatives by the government can also facilitate entry into less saturated southern markets.

Market Segmentation

Type of Cooling

  • Direct Evaporative Cooling
  • Indirect Evaporative Cooling
  • Two-stage Evaporative Cooling

Application

  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Confinement Farming
  • Others

Distribution Channel

  • Big-box Retailers
  • HVAC Contractors and Distributors
  • Others

Region

  • Northern Mexico
  • Central Mexico
  • Southern Mexico
  • Others

Key Players Analysis (Overviews, Key Persons, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, Revenue Analysis)

  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Munters Group
  • Phoenix Manufacturing Inc.
  • Bonaire Heating & Cooling
  • Celsius Design Limited
  • Colt Group Limited
  • Condair Group AG

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Research & Methodology
2.1 Data Source
2.1.1 Primary Sources
2.1.2 Secondary Sources
2.2 Research Approach
2.2.1 Top-Down Approach
2.2.2 Bottom-Up Approach
2.3 Forecast Projection Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1 Growth Drivers
4.2 Challenges
5. Mexico Evaporative Cooling Market
5.1 Historical Market Trends
5.2 Market Forecast
6. Market Share Analysis
6.1 Type of Cooling
6.2 Application
6.3 Distribution Channel
6.4 Region
7. Type of Cooling
7.1 Direct Evaporative Cooling
7.1.1 Market Analysis
7.1.2 Market Size & Forecast
7.2 Indirect Evaporative Cooling
7.2.1 Market Analysis
7.2.2 Market Size & Forecast
7.3 Two-stage Evaporative Cooling
7.3.1 Market Analysis
7.3.2 Market Size & Forecast
8. Application
8.1 Residential
8.1.1 Market Analysis
8.1.2 Market Size & Forecast
8.2 Commercial
8.2.1 Market Analysis
8.2.2 Market Size & Forecast
8.3 Industrial
8.3.1 Market Analysis
8.3.2 Market Size & Forecast
8.4 Confinement Farming
8.4.1 Market Analysis
8.4.2 Market Size & Forecast
8.5 Others
8.5.1 Market Analysis
8.5.2 Market Size & Forecast
9. Distribution Channel
9.1 Big-box Retailers
9.1.1 Market Analysis
9.1.2 Market Size & Forecast
9.2 HVAC Contractors and Distributors
9.2.1 Market Analysis
9.2.2 Market Size & Forecast
9.3 Others
9.3.1 Market Analysis
9.3.2 Market Size & Forecast
10. Region
10.1 Northern Mexico
10.1.1 Market Analysis
10.1.2 Market Size & Forecast
10.2 Central Mexico
10.2.1 Market Analysis
10.2.2 Market Size & Forecast
10.3 Southern Mexico
10.3.1 Market Analysis
10.3.2 Market Size & Forecast
10.4 Others
10.4.1 Market Analysis
10.4.2 Market Size & Forecast
11. Value Chain Analysis
12. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
12.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
12.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
12.3 Degree of Competition
12.4 Threat of New Entrants
12.5 Threat of Substitutes
13. SWOT Analysis
13.1 Strength
13.2 Weakness
13.3 Opportunity
13.4 Threats
14. Pricing Benchmark Analysis
14.1 Honeywell International Inc.
14.2 Munters Group
14.3 Phoenix Manufacturing Inc.
14.4 Bonaire Heating & Cooling
14.5 Celsius Design Limited
14.6 Colt Group Limited
14.7 Condair Group AG
15. Key Players Analysis
15.1 Honeywell International Inc.
15.1.1 Overviews
15.1.2 Key Person
15.1.3 Recent Developments
15.1.4 SWOT Analysis
15.1.5 Revenue Analysis
15.2 Munters Group
15.2.1 Overviews
15.2.2 Key Person
15.2.3 Recent Developments
15.2.4 SWOT Analysis
15.2.5 Revenue Analysis
15.3 Phoenix Manufacturing Inc.
15.3.1 Overviews
15.3.2 Key Person
15.3.3 Recent Developments
15.3.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.5 Revenue Analysis
15.4 Bonaire Heating & Cooling
15.4.1 Overviews
15.4.2 Key Person
15.4.3 Recent Developments
15.4.4 SWOT Analysis
15.4.5 Revenue Analysis
15.5 Celsius Design Limited
15.5.1 Overviews
15.5.2 Key Person
15.5.3 Recent Developments
15.5.4 SWOT Analysis
15.5.5 Revenue Analysis
15.6 Colt Group Limited
15.6.1 Overviews
15.6.2 Key Person
15.6.3 Recent Developments
15.6.4 SWOT Analysis
15.6.5 Revenue Analysis
15.7 Condair Group AG
15.7.1 Overviews
15.7.2 Key Person
15.7.3 Recent Developments
15.7.4 SWOT Analysis
15.7.5 Revenue Analysis

Companies Mentioned

The major companies profiled in this Mexico Evaporative Cooling market report include:
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Munters Group
  • Phoenix Manufacturing Inc.
  • Bonaire Heating & Cooling
  • Celsius Design Limited
  • Colt Group Limited
  • Condair Group AG

Methodology

In this report, for analyzing the future trends for the studied market during the forecast period, the publisher has incorporated rigorous statistical and econometric methods, further scrutinized by secondary, primary sources and by in-house experts, supported through their extensive data intelligence repository. The market is studied holistically from both demand and supply-side perspectives. This is carried out to analyze both end-user and producer behavior patterns, in the review period, which affects price, demand and consumption trends. As the study demands to analyze the long-term nature of the market, the identification of factors influencing the market is based on the fundamentality of the study market.

Through secondary and primary researches, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence, are identified and are transformed to quantitative data through data extraction, and further applied for inferential purposes. The publisher's in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. These analytical tools and models sanitize the data & statistics and enhance the accuracy of their recommendations and advice.

Primary Research

The primary purpose of this phase is to extract qualitative information regarding the market from the key industry leaders. The primary research efforts include reaching out to participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions. The publisher also established professional corporate relations with various companies that allow us greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions, fulfilling the following functions:

  • Validates and improves the data quality and strengthens research proceeds
  • Further develop the analyst team’s market understanding and expertise
  • Supplies authentic information about market size, share, growth, and forecast

The researcher's primary research interview and discussion panels are typically composed of the most experienced industry members. These participants include, however, are not limited to:

  • Chief executives and VPs of leading corporations specific to the industry
  • Product and sales managers or country heads; channel partners and top level distributors; banking, investment, and valuation experts
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs)

Secondary Research

The publisher refers to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically includes, however, is not limited to:

  • Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
  • Patent and regulatory databases for understanding of technical & legal developments
  • Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
  • Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
  • Authentic new articles, webcasts, and other related releases for market evaluation
  • Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecasts
 

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