Recirculating Chillers Market Report 2026

The recirculating chillers market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.83 billion in 2025 to $2.03 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of laboratory and research infrastructure, growth in semiconductor manufacturing, rising demand for medical imaging systems, increasing industrial automation, availability of compact cooling systems.

The recirculating chillers market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.05 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable cooling technologies, expansion of advanced electronics manufacturing, rising investments in healthcare infrastructure, growing adoption of smart factory solutions, focus on low-energy cooling systems. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of precision temperature control systems, rising integration of iot-enabled chillers, growing demand for energy-efficient cooling solutions, expansion of modular and portable chiller designs, enhanced focus on equipment reliability.

The rising adoption of medical imaging equipment is expected to drive the growth of the recirculating chillers market. Medical imaging equipment includes devices such as MRI machines, CT scanners, and PET scanners used to visualize internal structures and functions of the body for diagnostic purposes. The increase in adoption is driven by growing demand for accurate and timely diagnostics, expansion of healthcare infrastructure, and advancements in imaging technologies that require precise temperature control for optimal performance. Recirculating chillers support medical imaging equipment by providing consistent cooling and temperature regulation, ensuring reliable operation and extending the lifespan of sensitive components. For instance, in November 2023, according to Vizient Inc., a US-based healthcare performance improvement company, over the next ten years, standard outpatient imaging volumes are expected to rise by approximately 10%, while advanced imaging procedures are projected to grow by nearly 14%. Therefore, the rising adoption of medical imaging equipment is propelling the growth of the recirculating chillers market.

Key companies operating in the recirculating chillers market are focusing on developing compact thermoelectric recirculating chillers to provide precise and efficient temperature control in advanced imaging and sensing applications. A compact thermoelectric recirculating chiller is a closed-loop cooling system that uses thermoelectric modules to regulate fluid temperature with high accuracy while maintaining a small physical footprint, making it suitable for sensitive optical, laboratory, and electronic devices. For instance, in August 2025, Tark Thermal Solutions, a China-based provider of advanced thermal management technologies, launched the Nextreme NRC400. The product delivers highly stable cooling performance with compact dimensions, enabling precise thermal regulation in camera-based and imaging systems. Its design emphasizes improved energy efficiency, operational reliability, and suitability for high-performance laboratory and sensing environments.

In July 2025, Scientific Digital Imaging (SDI) Group, a UK-based provider of scientific and technology products, acquired Applied Thermal Control Limited (ATC) for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, SDI aims to strengthen its thermal management capabilities and expand its portfolio through complementary technologies, enhancing its presence in the precision cooling solutions market. Applied Thermal Control Limited is a UK-based manufacturer of precision recirculating chillers and heat exchangers used in scientific instrumentation and process control applications worldwide.

Major companies operating in the recirculating chillers market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., SMC Corporation, VWR International LLC, Glen Dimplex Group Plc, Boyd Group, BÜCHI Labortechnik GmbH, Cole-Parmer Instrument Company LLC, Peter Huber Kältemaschinenbau SE, Polysciences Inc., ICS Cool Energy Limited, Dimplex Thermal Solutions Inc., JULABO GmbH, Ecochillers Inc., Grant Instruments Cambridge Ltd., Auwii Instrument Co. Ltd., LabTech Inc., Lauda Dr. R. Wobser GmbH & Co. KG, Orion Machinery Inc., Teyu Electromechanical, FRYKA-Kältetechnik GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the recirculating chillers market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the recirculating 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 recirculating chillers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The recirculating chillers market consists of sales of high-capacity chillers, cryogenic chillers, process chillers, rack-mounted chillers, and industrial floor-mounted chillers. 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.

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