United Kingdom Data Center Liquid Cooling Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Direct Liquid Cooling and Indirect Liquid Cooling), By Application (IT Equipment Cooling, Power Supply Cooling, UPS Cooling, and Others), and United Kingdom Data Center Liquid Cooling Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Data Center Liquid Cooling Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Data Center Liquid Cooling Market Size Was Estimated at USD 165.18 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 25.02% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Data Center Liquid Cooling Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1926.17 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Data Center Liquid Cooling Market is anticipated to reach USD 1926.17 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 25.02% from 2025 to 2035. The increasing requirements for data processing, growing use of AI and high-performance computing, and the requirement for energy-efficient cooling solutions in contemporary hyperscale and edge data centers, all of which support sustainability and lower operating costs.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom data center liquid cooling market refers to the industry focused on innovative cooling systems that dissipate heat produced by servers and IT equipment in data centers using liquids like water or dielectric fluids. Compared to conventional air cooling, this approach delivers enhanced performance, lower environmental impact, and increased energy efficiency. It is being used more and more in high-density computing settings in the UK, such as edge, hyperscale, and AI-powered data centers. The growing need for high-performance computing, the rapid development of hyperscale data centers, and the growing use of AI and machine learning applications. Growth is further supported by government programs that encourage energy-efficient infrastructure and sustainability objectives.  Furthermore, there is a growing need for small, effective cooling systems due to the move toward edge computing and 5G deployment, which brings up opportunities for investment and innovation in cutting-edge liquid cooling technologies. Systems for direct-to-chip cooling and immersion cooling improve thermal efficiency while using less energy.  Data center operations are also being revolutionized by modular liquid cooling units, AI-driven cooling management, and advanced coolant formulations, which facilitate high-density workloads and the creation of sustainable infrastructure.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom data center liquid 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 liquid 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 liquid cooling market.

Driving Factors

The increasing need for sustainable and energy-efficient cooling systems, particularly as hyperscale data centers and high-performance computing (HPC) requirements develop.  More efficient cooling techniques are required of the increased heat generation brought on by the rapid advancement of technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics.  Liquid cooling technology adoption is further aided by the UK government's emphasis on lowering carbon emissions and encouraging green data centers.  Data center operators are further encouraged to switch from air to liquid cooling systems by rising electricity costs and the drive for improved power consumption effectiveness (PUE).

Restraining Factors

The expensive initial investment, intricate system integration, and low awareness in small and medium-sized businesses. Particularly in legacy data center environments, mainstream adoption is further hampered by maintenance difficulties, compatibility problems with current infrastructure, and worries about possible leakage.

Market Segmentation

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

• The direct liquid 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 liquid cooling market is segmented by type into direct liquid cooling and indirect liquid cooling. Among these, the direct liquid cooling segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segment growth can be attributed to its exceptional heat dissipation, energy efficiency, and ability to handle workloads including high-density computing. In contemporary data centers, it lowers operating costs and the environmental effect while enabling enhanced efficiency for AI and HPC workloads.

• The IT equipment 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 liquid cooling market is segmented by application into IT equipment cooling, power supply cooling, UPS cooling, and others. Among these, the IT equipment cooling segment accounted for the largest revenue in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segment growth is driven by increasing use of cloud computing, IoT, and AI, all of which produce high heat densities. This increases the need for innovative liquid cooling systems to preserve data center operations' peak performance, energy economy, and reliability.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom data center liquid 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

• Schneider Electric
• Stulz
• Vertiv
• Asetek
• CoolIT Systems
• LiquidCool Solutions
• Green Revolution Cooling (GRC)
• Iceotope Technologies
• Submer
• Others.

Recent Developments:

• In March 2024, Vertiv introduced its latest liquid cooling solutions, including the Vertiv™ Liebert® XDU Coolant Distribution Units. These units are designed to support liquid cooling within high-density environments and are suitable for chip and rear door cooling applications. The Liebert XDU family offers systems that can operate with or without facility water, allowing organizations to efficiently support higher rack densities without significant infrastructure changes.

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 liquid cooling market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Data Center Liquid Cooling Market, By Type

• Direct Liquid Cooling
• Indirect Liquid Cooling

United Kingdom Data Center Liquid Cooling Market, By Application

• IT Equipment Cooling
• Power Supply Cooling
• UPS Cooling
• Others