United Kingdom Data Center Cooling Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Cooling Technology (Air-Based Cooling and Liquid-Based Cooling), By Cooling Type (Room-Based Cooling, Row-Based Cooling, and Rack-Based Cooling), and United Kingdom Data Center Cooling Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

United Kingdom Data Center Cooling Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Data Center Cooling Market Size was estimated at USD 0.63 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 13.51% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Data Center Cooling Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2.54 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The United Kingdom Data Canter Cooling Market Size is Anticipated to reach USD 2.54 Billion By 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 13.51% from 2025 to 2035.  The rising demand for energy-efficient infrastructure, growing cloud computing use, growing data traffic, and regulatory focus on sustainable operations across business, colocation, and hyperscale data centers.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom data center cooling market refers to the industry centered on providing cooling solutions to keep data centers operating at ideal temperatures. These technologies are crucial for preventing servers and IT infrastructure from overheating. Technologies, including liquid cooling, air conditioning, and economizers, are available on the market.  Data centers in the UK are experiencing a surge in demand for creative, economical, and sustainable cooling solutions due to growing digitalization, cloud use, and energy efficiency legislation. The growing adoption of innovative technologies that require high-performance computing environments, such as AI and IoT.  Significant development opportunity for creative and sustainable cooling solutions across a range of industries and hyperscale facilities is also presented by rising investments in green data centers, government energy conservation measures, and growing demand for edge computing. Modular cooling units, AI-powered temperature control systems, and liquid immersion cooling. These technologies fulfill the performance requirements of high-density and edge computing environments while improving energy efficiency and lowering carbon footprints.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom data center cooling market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom data center cooling market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom data center cooling market.

Driving Factors

The advanced cooling systems are becoming more and more necessary as a consequence of the rapid rise of cloud computing, big data, and IoT technologies.  Demand for energy-efficient cooling solutions is also being fueled by the growth of hyperscale and colocation data centers.  Environmentally friendly and sustainable cooling systems are being pushed by strict government rules on energy consumption and carbon emissions. Additionally, the market is expanding due to the growing awareness of operational cost reductions, technological breakthroughs in liquid and immersion cooling, and the rise of edge computing.

Restraining Factors

The substantial initial installation costs, intricate integration with present systems, and low small and medium-sized business awareness. Furthermore, adherence to stringent environmental standards and concerns about water use in certain cooling systems may impede market expansion and broad adoption.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom data center cooling market share is classified into cooling technology and cooling type.

• The air-based cooling segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom data center cooling market is segmented by cooling technology into air-based cooling and liquid-based cooling. Among these, the air-based cooling segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The expansion of air-based systems is being prompted by the expansion of data center infrastructure and the growing need for scalable, low-maintenance cooling solutions.  Their extensive use in data centers across the United Kingdom is further supported by their improved airflow control, lower energy usage, and interoperability with previous configurations.

• The room-based cooling segment accounted for the largest revenue in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom data center cooling market is segmented by cooling type into room-based cooling, row-based cooling, and rack-based cooling. Among these, the room-based cooling segment held a significant revenue in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because of increasing numbers of data centers, the requirement to control heat from high-density equipment, and the desire for energy-efficient solutions. The development of cooling technologies and the emphasis on sustainability in regulations contribute to market growth.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom data center cooling market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• AERMEC (UK) LTD
• Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd
• Alfa Laval AB
• FlaktGroup Holding GmbH
• Iceotope Technologies Limited
• Johnson Controls, Inc.
• Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.
• Schneider Electric SE
• STULZ GmbH
• Trane Technologies Company, LLC
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In July 2024, Iceotope launched its first liquid cooling lab in Sheffield, UK. The facility aims to advance research and testing in liquid cooling technologies, supporting the growing demand for energy-efficient solutions in data centers.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at UK, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom data center cooling market based on the below-mentioned segments

United Kingdom Data Center Cooling Market, By Cooling Technology

• Air-Based Cooling
• Liquid-Based Cooling

United Kingdom Data Center Cooling Market, By Cooling Type

• Room-Based Cooling
• Row-Based Cooling
• Rack-Based Cooling