Global Refrigerant Compressors Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Type;

Positive Displacement - Reciprocating and Rotary, Dynamic displacement - Axial and Centrifugal.

By Construction;

Open, Hermetic, and Semi-hermetic.

By Cooling Capacity;

Less than 100 kW, 100-400 kW,and Above 400 kW.

By Application;

Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, Mobile, and Transport.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn651057093 Published Date: March, 2025 Updated Date: April, 2025

Introduction

Global Refrigerant Compressors Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Refrigerant Compressors Market was valued at USD 3,917.20 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 4,199.77 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1%.

The global refrigerant compressors market is a vital component of the cooling and refrigeration industry, essential for various applications ranging from residential air conditioning units to industrial refrigeration systems. Refrigerant compressors are pivotal in the refrigeration cycle, responsible for compressing refrigerant gases to higher pressures and temperatures, thereby enabling efficient heat exchange and cooling. As the demand for cooling solutions continues to rise due to factors such as urbanization, increasing disposable incomes, and the need for temperature-controlled storage, the market for refrigerant compressors experiences steady growth.

With ongoing technological advancements and environmental regulations phasing out ozone-depleting refrigerants, such as HCFCs and CFCs, there is a notable shift towards environmentally-friendly alternatives like hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), hydrocarbons (HCs), and low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants, driving innovation and adoption within the refrigerant compressor market.The global refrigerant compressors market encompasses a diverse range of compressor types, including reciprocating, rotary, screw, and centrifugal compressors, each suited for specific applications and operating conditions. Reciprocating compressors, characterized by their simple design and reliability, find widespread use in residential and light commercial air conditioning units, refrigerators, and freezers.

Rotary and screw compressors offer compactness, quiet operation, and efficiency, making them preferred choices for commercial and industrial refrigeration, as well as automotive air conditioning systems. Centrifugal compressors, known for their high capacity and energy efficiency, are utilized in large-scale industrial applications such as chillers, HVAC systems, and process refrigeration. The global refrigerant compressors market, driven by technological innovation, environmental concerns, and evolving consumer demands, continues to evolve to meet the diverse cooling requirements across various sectors.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Construction
    3. Market Snapshot, By Cooling Capacity
    4. Market Snapshot, By Application
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Refrigerant Compressors Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Growing Demand for Air Conditioning
        2. Growing Demand for Fast-Moving Products
        3. Rising Disposable Income and Standards of Living
        4. Adoption of Smart HVAC Systems
        5. Growth of the Food and Beverage Industry
      2. Restraints
        1. High Initial Investment
        2. Limited Refrigerant Options
        3. Maintenance and Service Costs
        4. Complexity in Retrofitting Existing Systems
      3. Opportunities
        1. Expansion in Emerging Markets
        2. Integration of IoT and Smart Technologies
        3. Development of Energy-Efficient Technologies
        4. Cold Chain Infrastructure Expansion
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global Refrigerant Compressors Market, By Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Positive displacement
        1. Reciprocating
        2. Rotary
      2. Dynamic displacement
        1. Axial
        2. Centrifugal
    2. Global Refrigerant Compressors Market, By Construction, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Open
      2. Hermetic
      3. Semi-hermetic
    3. Global Refrigerant Compressors Market, By Cooling Capacity, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Less than 100 kW
      2. 100-400 kW
      3. Above 400 kW
    4. Global Refrigerant Compressors Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Domestic
      2. Commercial
      3. Industrial
      4. Mobile
      5. Transport
    5. Global Refrigerant Compressors Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD.
      2. Danfoss A/S
      3. Copeland LP
      4. Panasonic Holdings Corporation
      5. Carrier Global Corporation
      6. Tecumseh Products Company
      7. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
      8. Johnson Controls
      9. Guangdong Meizhi Compressor Co. Ltd.
      10. LG Electronics
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market