Description

According to the Market Statsville Group (MSG), the global Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Market is estimated to be USD 31.4 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 55.3 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.5%, from 2022 to 2030. Commercial Refrigeration is being used excessively as the import and export of packaged foods increases. The huge growth in international food traffic has also increased the demand for refrigerated, frozen foods, seafood, and processed foods. Due to continuous innovation, the market has seen rapid advancements in technologies such as ammonia absorption systems and liquid-vapor compression. The energy efficiency for commercial Refrigeration has greatly increased during the last five years.

Moreover, the need for refrigeration equipment has steadily risen across the food service industry. Leading manufacturers are emphasizing continuous R&D to improve the design and temperature control of their products, among other developments, in order to stand out among opponents. The requirement to properly regulate and monitor the surroundings of a commercial kitchen is anticipated to provide profitable prospects to major industry participants in the near future.

The commercial refrigeration equipment market is likely shifting towards natural refrigerant-based systems (HCFCs), owing to the potential for significant energy savings and the global execution of tough laws for phasing out ozone-depleting compounds such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). Demand for NH3/CO2 cascade systems is expected to rise gradually as a result of the benefits they provide for food processing and low-temperature distribution facilities. Low operating costs (since they use less energy per tonne of Refrigeration than other systems), less investment and compliance costs, optimal food quality, and increased throughput are just a few of the advantages which attract huge customer base, thereby driving the market’s growth.

COVID-19 Impact on the Global Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Market

The coronavirus has quickly spread throughout different countries and regions and is still spreading, negatively affecting people's lives and the overall community. It originated as a human health crisis and has become a major threat to worldwide trade, economy, and finance. Furthermore, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, prominent companies are dealing with business concerns associated with coronavirus outbreaks, supply chain disruption, and a possible decline in consumer spending.

COVID-19 had a significant economic influence on a wide range of financial and industrial sectors, including travel and tourism, manufacturing, construction, and aviation. End-use sectors of commercial refrigeration equipment have witnessed a decline in market share, owing to its end-use industries facing challenges during the pandemic. Hotels, restaurants, and bakeries were among the industries that suffered the most as a result of rigorous lockdowns and curfews imposed in most nations to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

The rapid rise in coronavirus cases worldwide has demanded the implementation of stringent containment measures, resulting in the slowdown of production units and a reduction in commercial refrigeration equipment shipments.

Global Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Market Dynamics

Drivers: Globally increasing demand for frozen and processed foods

The growing food processing sector requires equipment and solutions to produce, process, and transport food to billions of households globally, since it services a multifaceted value chain from farming to logistics. This industry is growing as the world's population has increased and dietary habits have evolved, reflecting higher incomes and a trend toward value-added products. The shift in food consumption habits of the urban population are driving up global demand for fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. Rising disposable incomes in emerging economies have increased the demand for fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. Frozen food products have become an essential component of people's everyday diets all across the world. The aforementioned factors are augmenting the market’s growth over the forecast period.

Restraints: Strict regulations prohibiting the use of fluorocarbon refrigerants

Fluorocarbon refrigerants have a negative impact on the ozone layer. In this context, governments in many countries around the world are implementing laws to reduce the use of fluorocarbon refrigerants in various industries. The government of various economies has agreed to phase out HCFCs and HFCs by imposing consumption limits. For instance, the Indian government - Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), India, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as a part of their commitment to completely phase-out hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) by the year 2030 in India, has organized several national-level workshops on implementing energy efficiency and phasing out HCFCs in the building sector. Regulations imposed by the Montreal Protocol on certain refrigerants, such as R22, are hindering the growth of the commercial refrigerant equipment market. The primary goal of this protocol is to reduce the damage to the ozone layer caused by the use of refrigerant gases. Various economies have agreed to phase out the use of ozone-depleting fluorinated refrigerant gases under this protocol.

Opportunities: Improvements in refrigeration system efficiency by the use of natural refrigerants

Several government organizations and R&D companies are working hard to improve commercial refrigeration system's performance coefficient, efficiency, lifetime, and total ownership cost. Manufacturers are attempting to build natural refrigerant solutions that can improve the energy efficiency of commercial refrigeration systems in response to the Kyoto Protocol and the recent EU F-Gas regulations. Ammonia and CO2 refrigerant technologies are being introduced by companies such as Carnot Refrigeration, Danfoss, and Carrier Commercial Refrigeration. The Kyoto Protocol's article 12 defines the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), which supports the use of natural refrigerants. The CDM enables a country with a Kyoto Protocol emission-reduction commitment to carry out an emission-reduction project. Such initiatives can provide marketable Certified Emission Reduction (CER) credits, each of which is equivalent to one ton of Carbon dioxide, which can be used to achieve Kyoto goals. Energy-efficient equipment is being installed in industries as part of these programs.

The study categorizes the Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Market based on Product, Refrigerant type, System type, Capacity, and application at the regional and global levels.

By Product Outlook (Sales, USD Billion, 2017-2030)

• Transportation Refrigeration Equipment
• Refrigerators & Freezers
• Beverage Refrigeration
• Display Showcases
• Ice Merchandisers & Ice Vending Equipment
• Other Equipment

By Refrigerant Type Outlook (Sales, USD Billion, 2017-2030)

• Fluorocarbons
• Hydrocarbons
• Inorganics

By System Type Outlook (Sales, USD Billion, 2017-2030)

• Self-contained
• Remotely Operated

By Capacity Outlook (Sales, USD Billion, 2017-2030)

• Less than 50 cu. Ft.
• 51 cu. Ft. to 100 cu. Ft.
• More than 100 cu. Ft.

By Application Outlook (Sales, USD Billion, 2017-2030)

• Food Service
• Food & Beverage Distribution
• Food & Beverage Production
• Food & Beverage Retail

• Hypermarkets
• Supermarkets
• Convenience Store
• Specialty Food Store
• Others

• Others

By Region Outlook (Sales, USD Billion, 2017-2030)

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • France
  • UK
  • Spain
  • Poland
  • Russia
  • Slovenia
  • Slovakia
  • The Netherlands
  • Belgium
  • Norway
  • Denmark
  • Czech Republic
  • Sweden
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam
  • The Philippines
  • Singapore
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Rest of South America
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa
  • Northern Africa
  • Rest of MEA

The Self Contained segment is projected to account for the largest market share, by System type

The system type segment is bifurcated into a self-contained and remotely operating system type. In 2021, the self-contained segment was expected to account for the largest market share in the commercial refrigeration equipment market. Some of the primary factors that contribute to the segment's market domination include easy and low-cost installation and cheap appliance relocation and maintenance expenses.

Restaurants with limited kitchen space are increasingly preferring self-contained to minimize the heat produced by refrigeration appliances. Remotely operated refrigerators also outweigh self-contained refrigerators with minimal resonating noise, as the compressor unit is installed outside the restaurant kitchen. However, remotely operated refrigerators do not fare well when it comes to energy efficiency. Moreover, the installation of compressors requires professionals, which adds to the already high installation cost.

Asia Pacific accounts for the highest CAGR during the forecast period

 The Asia Pacific is predicted to be the largest market for commercial refrigeration equipment throughout the forecast period. The region's growing population, better economic conditions (such as rising GDP and disposable incomes), and a thriving consumer appliances industry have all led to an increase in commercial refrigeration equipment sales.

Additionally, an increase in the manufacturing sector increased spending on private and public infrastructure construction, and rapid urbanization is driving the growth of the commercial refrigeration equipment market in this area.

Key Market Players in the Global Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Market

The global commercial refrigeration equipment market is highly competitive. Key industry players adopt various strategies such as product development, partnerships, acquisitions, agreements, and expansion to strengthen their market positions.

The major players in the global commercial refrigeration equipment market are:

• DAIKIN Industries, Ltd.
• Emerson Electric Company
• Danfoss
• AB Electrolux
• Ali S.p.A
• Carrier
• Dover Corporation
• Evoeco
• GEA Group
• Bitzer

Recent Developments

• In July 2021, Bitzer introduced gas coolers for carbon dioxide (CO2) applications in commercial and light industry refrigeration. These coolers provide pressure resistance as well as thermal efficiency. They help systems with a medium or high capacity of more than 250 kW.
• In March 2022, Danfoss and Ohmia Retail agreed on a joint venture to launch Refrigeration as a Service. This joint venture will establish a company named Ohmia Retail Sweden AB in Sweden to accelerate its most energy-efficient refrigeration systems and optimized operations.
• In December 2020, Danfoss released an updated version of the Optyma cold room controller. The updated version assists cold room contractors in preserving equipment, maintaining safe temperatures, and decreasing energy use.

Key Issues Addressed

• What is the market size by various segmentation of the Commercial Refrigeration Equipment by region and its respective countries?
• What are the customer buying behavior, key takeaways, and Porter's 5 forces of the Commercial Refrigeration Equipment market?
• What are the key opportunities and trends for manufacturers involved in the Commercial Refrigeration Equipment supply chain?
• What are the fundamental dynamics (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) of the market?
• What and how regulations, schemes, patents, and policies are impacting the growth of the market?
• What are the upcoming technological solutions influencing market trends? How will existing companies adapt to the new change in technology?
• The market player positioning, top winning strategies by years, company product developments, and launches will be?
• How has COVID-19 impacted the demand and sales of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment in the global market? Also, the expected BPS drop or rise count of the market and market predicted recovery period.
• Detailed analysis of the competitors and their latest launch, and what are the prominent startups introduced in the target market? Also, detailed company profiling of 25+ leading and prominent companies in the market.