Market Forecast by Countries (China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Rest of Asia), By Component (Solution, Services), By Solution (Air Conditioning, Chilling Units, Cooling Towers, Economizer Systems, Liquid Cooling Systems, Control Systems, Others), By Services (Consulting, Installation & Deployment, Maintenance & Support), By Type of Cooling (Room-based Cooling, Row/Rack-based Cooling), By Data Center Type (Large Data Centers, Enterprise Data Centers, Mid-sized Data Centers), By Industry (BFSI, IT & Telecom, Research & Academic, Government & Defense, Retail, Energy, Manufacturing, Healthcare) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC4607532 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 200 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 300 |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market was valued at USD 4.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 9.5 billion by 2031, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8% during the forecast period (2025–2031).
Below is the evaluation of year-wise growth rate along with key drivers:
| Years | Est. Annual Growth (%) | Growth Drivers |
| 2020 | 2 | Initial expansion of data centers and adoption of cloud services in emerging Asia. |
| 2021 | 4.1 | Rapid roll-out of 5G infrastructure increasing demand for colocation cooling systems. |
| 2022 | 6.3 | Surge in hyperscale data-center build-outs in China, India, and Southeast Asia requiring advanced cooling systems. |
| 2023 | 8.8 | Rising rack power densities from AI/ML workloads driving the deployment of high-performance cooling solutions. |
| 2024 | 10.7 | Growing emphasis on energy efficiency, sustainability, and liquid cooling systems in data centers across the region |
The Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market report thoroughly covers the market By Countries, By Component, By Solution, By Services, By Type of Cooling, By Data Center Type, and By Industry. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers related to Market Growth, Industry expansion, Size, Share, and Revenue, which would help stakeholders devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
| Report Name | Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market |
| Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
| CAGR | 11.8% |
| Market Size | USD 9.5 billion by 2031 |
| Growing Sector | IT & Telecom |
Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market growth is estimated to surge in the coming years owing to several factors, such as rising power densities and strong demand for colocation and cloud services. Other major factors proliferating the market growth are the need to maintain optimal operating conditions for IT equipment in diverse climates and growing hyperscale deployments. Additionally, increasingly invest in efficient cooling infrastructure to support rapidly expanding digital ecosystems is estimated to surge the revenue profile.
Below mentioned are some prominent drivers and their influence to the market dynamics:
| Drivers | Primary Segments Affected | Why it matters (evidence) |
| Rapid Cloud and Colocation Expansion | Large Data Centers; Solutions – Air Conditioning, Chilling Units; Countries – China, India, Japan | Increasing adoption of colocation services leads to large-scale data center construction. |
| Rising Rack Densities and IT Workloads | Row/Rack-based Cooling; Liquid Cooling Systems; IT & Telecom, BFSI | Higher computing workloads from financial applications generate more heat per rack. |
| Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Focus | Solutions – Economizer Systems, Control Systems; Services – Maintenance & Support; Government & Defense, Healthcare | Operators aim to lower Power Usage Effectiveness by integrating high-efficiency cooling solutions. |
| Expansion of Digital Infrastructure and 5G | Mid-sized and Enterprise Data Centers; Countries – India, Indonesia, Philippines; Industries – Retail, Energy, Manufacturing | Deployment of 5G networks and industrial digitalization stimulates edge data centers. |
| Regulatory Support for Green Data Centers | Solutions – Liquid Cooling Systems, Cooling Towers; Large Data Centers; Countries – Singapore, Japan, Australia | Energy-efficiency guidelines encourage investments in low-energy cooling technologies. |
The Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.8% during the forecast period (2025–2031). Several factors proliferating the growth of the market, including rise in power demand within IT facilities and investments in new digital infrastructure, particularly in emerging economies. Additionally, the demand for heat loads and energy consumption is increasing with the rising expansion of various sectors, such as IT & Telecom, BFSI, and cloud service providers. Furthermore, the industry expansion is estimated to boost in the coming years as investments in new digital infrastructure are increasing. The Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market growth has been driven by the growing number of hyperscale and colocation data centers and the need to reduce operational expenditure.
Below mentioned are some major restraints and their influence to the market dynamics:
| Restraints | Primary Segments Affected | What this means (evidence) |
| High Initial Capital Investment | New builds; Large Data Centers; Solutions – Liquid Cooling Systems, Chilling Units | Advanced cooling infrastructure requires substantial upfront spending on equipment and controls. |
| Rising Energy Costs and Operating Expenditure | Room-based Cooling; Air Conditioning; Mid-sized Data Centers | Energy-intensive cooling systems increase overall facility operating costs, encouraging operators to delay upgrades until payback is clear. |
| Complex Integration and Skill Gaps | Services – Installation & Deployment, Consulting; Enterprise Data Centers | Deploying sophisticated cooling architectures requires specialized design. |
| Space Constraints in Urban Data Centers | Row/Rack-based Cooling; Countries – Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong | High real-estate costs restrict the ability to expand traditional cooling equipment. |
| Regulatory and Environmental Compliance | All Components; Government & Defense, Healthcare, BFSI | Stricter efficiency demand continuous improvements in cooling performance, increasing compliance costs. |
On the other hand, some challenges exist in the market, such as the high initial cost associated with deploying advanced cooling technologies and the need to redesign legacy facilities to accommodate new systems. The transition towards lower PUE targets and stringent sustainability commitments can pose a hurdle for operators relying on aging cooling infrastructure. Additionally, climate diversity across Asia Pacific, ranging from tropical to temperate regions, creates design complexities and demands location-specific solutions to maintain efficiency and reliability.
Several prominent trends reshaping the market growth include:
Some prominent investment opportunities in the market include:
Some leading players operating in the market include:
| Company Name | Schneider Electric |
| Established Year | 1836 |
| Headquarters | Rueil-Malmaison, France |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Schneider Electric is a prominent leader in critical power and cooling, offering integrated data center cooling solutions such as in-row units, chillers, and control systems extensively deployed across Asia Pacific.
| Company Name | Vertiv Holdings Co. |
| Established Year | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Columbus, Ohio, USA |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Vertiv provides a comprehensive range of precision cooling and thermal management solutions for large, mid-sized, and edge data centers across Asia Pacific, supporting high-availability environments.
| Company Name | STULZ GmbH |
| Established Year | 1947 |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany |
| Official Website | Click Here |
STULZ is a renowned manufacturer of precision air conditioning systems and liquid cooling technologies, widely used in colocation and enterprise facilities for efficient temperature and humidity control.
| Company Name | Rittal GmbH & Co. KG |
| Established Year | 1961 |
| Headquarters | Herborn, Germany |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Rittal offers a broad portfolio of IT racks, enclosures, and data center cooling solutions, including row-based and room-based systems, serving BFSI, manufacturing, and government data centers in Asia Pacific.
| Company Name | Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. |
| Established Year | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, China |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Huawei provides integrated data center infrastructure solutions, including high-efficiency cooling products and AI-driven thermal management platforms, with strong presence in large and hyperscale facilities across the region.
To manage rising electricity consumption, governments across Asia Pacific have been promoting energy-efficient and sustainable data center infrastructure. Several countries encourage the development of “green data centers” through guidelines on PUE targets, mandatory reporting of energy performance, and incentives linked to green building certifications. For example, data center policies in markets such as Singapore and India promote efficient cooling designs and encourage the use of free-cooling and advanced control systems to reduce energy usage. In addition, authorities in countries like Japan and Australia support research and pilot projects that integrate renewable energy and high-efficiency cooling into large IT facilities.
The Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market share is estimated to increase in the coming years owing to various factors. Such as, the growing requirement for dependable, energy-efficient cooling in hyperscale and colocation facilities and increasing government support for sustainable digital infrastructure projects. In addition to this, rapid IT & Telecom and cloud Industry expansion is another major factor for the market expansion. The rising adoption of AI, big data, and 5G-related workloads is estimated to create demand for advanced high-density cooling solutions.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the following market segments and their leading categories.
According to Avika Singh, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, China holds the largest market share in the Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market, driven by its extensive pipeline of hyperscale and colocation data centers and strong presence of domestic and international cloud providers. High data traffic volumes, large user bases, and continued investment in digital infrastructure result in considerable demand for efficient cooling solutions.
The Solutions segment dominates the market compared to Services, as data center operators prioritize capital investments in core cooling hardware such as air conditioning units, chillers, liquid cooling systems, and control systems. These components represent the bulk of initial infrastructure spending and directly influence energy efficiency and thermal performance.
Air Conditioning systems account for the largest share within the Solution segment, supported by their widespread deployment in both new and existing data centers. Many facilities rely on precision air conditioning and CRAC/CRAH units for room-based cooling, providing a familiar, scalable approach to managing heat loads.
Maintenance & Support services dominate the Services segment, as operators place a strong emphasis on maximizing uptime and preserving cooling system performance throughout the lifecycle of the facility. Regular preventive maintenance, performance tuning, and rapid repair services are critical for mission-critical data centers, where downtime can impact revenue and service-level commitments.
Room-based Cooling continues to dominate the Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market by Type of Cooling, particularly in legacy and mid-sized facilities where traditional architectures remain prevalent.
Large Data Centers represent the dominant segment by Data Center Type, reflecting the strong presence of hyperscale and large colocation facilities in Asia Pacific. These facilities host vast volumes of IT equipment and draw significant power, resulting in high demand for robust, redundant, and energy-efficient cooling systems.
The IT & Telecom segment dominates the market by Industry, supported by rapid expansion of cloud services, content delivery networks, and telecom data centers across Asia Pacific.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:
| 1 Executive Summary |
| 2 Introduction |
| 2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
| 2.2 Report Description |
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
| 2.4 Research Methodology |
| 2.5 Assumptions |
| 3 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Overview |
| 3.1 Asia Pacific Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.3 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.6 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Component, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.7 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Solution, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.8 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Services, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.9 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type of Cooling, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.10 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Data Center Type, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.11 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
| 4 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 5 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Trends |
| 6 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Solution, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.3 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.4 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type of Cooling, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.5 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Center Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.6 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7 China Data Center Cooling Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.1 China Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.2 China Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Solution, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.3 China Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.4 China Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type of Cooling, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.5 China Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Center Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.6 China Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8 India Data Center Cooling Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.1 India Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2 India Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Solution, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.3 India Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.4 India Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type of Cooling, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.5 India Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Center Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.6 India Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9 Japan Data Center Cooling Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.1 Japan Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2 Japan Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Solution, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.3 Japan Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.4 Japan Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type of Cooling, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.5 Japan Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Center Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.6 Japan Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10 Australia Data Center Cooling Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.1 Australia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2 Australia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Solution, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.3 Australia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.4 Australia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type of Cooling, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.5 Australia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Center Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.6 Australia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11 Indonesia Data Center Cooling Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.1 Indonesia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2 Indonesia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Solution, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.3 Indonesia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.4 Indonesia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type of Cooling, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.5 Indonesia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Center Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.6 Indonesia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12 Philippines Data Center Cooling Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.1 Philippines Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.2 Philippines Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Solution, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.3 Philippines Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.4 Philippines Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type of Cooling, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.5 Philippines Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Center Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.6 Philippines Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
| 13 Malaysia Data Center Cooling Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 13.1 Malaysia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021 - 2031 |
| 13.2 Malaysia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Solution, 2021 - 2031 |
| 13.3 Malaysia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2021 - 2031 |
| 13.4 Malaysia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type of Cooling, 2021 - 2031 |
| 13.5 Malaysia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Center Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 13.6 Malaysia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
| 14 Rest of Asia Data Center Cooling Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 14.1 Rest of Asia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021 - 2031 |
| 14.2 Rest of Asia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Solution, 2021 - 2031 |
| 14.3 Rest of Asia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2021 - 2031 |
| 14.4 Rest of Asia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type of Cooling, 2021 - 2031 |
| 14.5 Rest of Asia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Center Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 14.6 Rest of Asia Data Center Cooling Market, Revenues & Volume, By Industry, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 12 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 12.1 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
| 12.2 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Opportunity Assessment, By Component, 2021 & 2031F |
| 12.3 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Opportunity Assessment, By Solution, 2021 & 2031F |
| 12.4 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Opportunity Assessment, By Services, 2021 & 2031F |
| 12.5 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type of Cooling, 2021 & 2031F |
| 12.6 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Opportunity Assessment, By Data Center Type, 2021 & 2031F |
| 12.7 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Opportunity Assessment, By Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
| 13 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 13.1 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 13.2 Asia Pacific Data Center Cooling Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 14 Company Profiles |
| 15 Recommendations |
| 16 Disclaimer |