The chillers market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,234.8 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 6.29% is expected of China chillers market from 2026 to 2033.
The China chillers market generated a revenue of USD 1,985.8 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3,234.8 million by 2033.
The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.29% from 2026 to 2033.
In terms of segment, water-cooled was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
Air-Cooled is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Chillers market data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 1,985.8 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 3,234.8 million
Growth rate
6.29% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Water-cooled
Fastest growing segment
Air-Cooled
Historical data
2021 - 2024
Base year
2025
Forecast period
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Air-Cooled, Water-Cooled
Key market players worldwide
Trane Technologies PLC Class A, Carrier Global Corp Ordinary Shares, Daikin Industries Ltd, Johnson Controls International PLC, Rite-Hite, Air Products & Chemicals Inc, Honeywell International Inc, ClimaCool, Fluid Chillers, General Air Products, Rite-Temp
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, China accounted for 17.8% of the global chillers market in 2025.
Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
In Asia Pacific, China chillers market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 817.9 million by 2033.
The high urbanization rate reflects the growth in commercial, industrial, and residential building construction sectors. For example, in January 2022 Shanghai Pudong International Airport’s expansion entered into fourth phase and after completion of its expansion, the airport is likely to facilitate annual passenger throughput of 130 million passengers in 2030.
Such new commercial construction measures are likely to generate demand for cool air. Chillers are commonly used in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings to provide cooling for air conditioning systems. Hence with the growth in commercial construction, the demand for air conditioning system is likely to witness growth, which ultimately creating demand for chillers in the market.
China comes under the top 3 most populous countries in the world and its’ rapid economic growth has led to an increase in healthcare spending. Due to these factors the demand as well as manufacturing of various medicines is rising in China. Moreover, pharmaceutical companies are grabbing the Chinese market opportunities by showing confidence in the investment & expansion of their facilities in China.
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Water-Cooled was the largest segment with a revenue share of 64.98% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the China chillers market based on air-cooled, water-cooled covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The high urbanization rate reflects the growth in commercial, industrial, and residential building construction sectors. For example, in January 2022 Shanghai Pudong International Airport’s expansion entered into fourth phase and after completion of its expansion, the airport is likely to facilitate annual passenger throughput of 130 million passengers in 2030.
Such new commercial construction measures are likely to generate demand for cool air. Chillers are commonly used in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings to provide cooling for air conditioning systems. Hence with the growth in commercial construction, the demand for air conditioning system is likely to witness growth, which ultimately creating demand for chillers in the market.
China comes under the top 3 most populous countries in the world and its’ rapid economic growth has led to an increase in healthcare spending. Due to these factors the demand as well as manufacturing of various medicines is rising in China. Moreover, pharmaceutical companies are grabbing the Chinese market opportunities by showing confidence in the investment & expansion of their facilities in China.
China Chillers Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Air-Cooled
Water-Cooled
China Chillers Market Compressor Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Absorption Chillers
Scroll Chillers
Screw Chillers
Centrifugal Chillers
Reciprocating Chillers
China Chillers Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Industrial
Residential
Commercial
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