Chillers Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product, By Application, By Compressor Type (Screw Chillers, Centrifugal Chillers, Absorption Chillers, Scroll Chillers, Reciprocating Chillers), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 203

The chillers market size is expected to reach USD 15.79 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Chillers Market Size, Share, Trend, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Water-Cooled, Air-Cooled), By Application, By Compressor Type, By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The chillers market encompasses the design, production, and deployment of systems used to remove heat from industrial processes, commercial buildings, and data centers through vapor compression or absorption methods. This market is advancing rapidly due to increased demand for precise temperature control in manufacturing, healthcare, and IT environments. One of the key growth drivers is the rising focus on energy efficiency, which is pushing manufacturers to develop advanced chillers that consume less power while maintaining optimal cooling performance. Stricter environmental regulations concerning refrigerants are encouraging a shift toward low-GWP and natural refrigerant-based systems, prompting innovation in component design and system integration. Industry trends include the growing use of smart technologies, such as IoT-enabled monitoring systems and predictive maintenance features that improve performance and reduce downtime.

Modular and scalable chiller systems are gaining popularity in response to flexible infrastructure needs. The integration of chillers into broader HVAC and building automation networks is opening up new use cases that demand high reliability and connectivity. Increasing awareness of lifecycle costs is also shifting preference toward solutions that offer long-term value through operational savings. Opportunities exist in delivering application-specific solutions tailored to sectors such as pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and food processing, where temperature stability is critical. The development of hybrid and renewable energy-integrated chillers is another area poised for expansion as industries transition toward sustainable operations. The market is expected to grow steadily as businesses prioritize advanced cooling infrastructure that aligns with both operational and environmental goals.

Chillers Market Report Highlights

By application, the commercial segment held the ~50% of the revenue share in 2024 due to the extensive deployment of chillers in office buildings, shopping malls, airports, and hospitality facilities.

Based on compressor type, the screw chillers segment held the largest revenue share of ~50% in 2024 due to their robust performance in medium- to large-capacity applications requiring continuous operation.

The North America chillers market is expected to register a significant CAGR from 2025 to 2034 due to rising investments in infrastructure upgrades across commercial buildings, hospitals, and data centers.

Asia Pacific accounted for the largest revenue share of ~46% due to the rapid industrialization and infrastructure growth across key economies such as China, India, and Southeast Asia.

A few global key players include Carrier; ClimaCool Corp.; Cold Shot Chillers; Daikin Industries, Ltd.; Drake Refrigeration, Inc; Fluid Chillers, Inc.; FRIGEL FIRENZE S.p.A.; General Air Products; Honeywell International, Inc.; Johnson Controls; Midea; Multistack International Limited; Rite-Temp; Tandem Chillers; and Trane.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the chillers market on the basis of product, application, compressor type, and region:

By Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Water-Cooled
<50kW
51–100kW

101–500kW

501–1000kW

1001–1500kW

>1501kW

Air-Cooled
<50kW
51–100kW

101–500kW

501–1000kW

1001–1500kW

>1501kW

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Commercial

Corporate Offices

Data Centers

Public Buildings

Mercantile & Service

Healthcare

Others

Industrial

Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals

Food & Beverage

Metal Manufacturing & Machining

Medical & Pharmaceutical

Plastics

Others

Residential

By Compressor Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Screw Chillers

Centrifugal Chillers

Absorption Chillers

Scroll Chillers

Reciprocating Chillers

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

Germany

UK

France

Italy

Spain

Russia

Netherlands

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Indonesia

Malaysia

Vietnam

Australia

Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

Argentina

Brazil

Mexico

Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa Show more