United Kingdom Modular Data Center Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Component (Solutions and Services), By Organization Size (Large Enterprises, and SMEs), and United Kingdom Modular Data Center Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Modular Data Center Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Modular Data Center Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1,955.86 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 16.00% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Modular Data Center Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 10,008.86 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Modular Data Center Market is anticipated to reach USD 10,008.86 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 16.00% from 2025 to 2035. The growing need for IT infrastructure that is effortless to deploy, scalable, and energy-efficient.  The use of modular solutions is greatly influenced by the growth of cloud computing, edge data requirements, and across the industry digital transformation.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom modular data center market refers to the industry focused on containerized, prefabricated data center solutions that provide energy efficiency, scalability, and quick deployment.  These modular buildings have integrated power, cooling, and IT systems, allowing for cost-effective operations and flexible extension. Businesses that seek adaptable, robust, and space-saving alternatives to traditional brick-and-mortar data center models are increasingly adopting modular data centers, which are designed to fulfill the expanding demands of digital infrastructure. The growing need for energy-efficient and scalable data solutions brought on by edge computing, cloud usage, and 5G expansion. Companies are seeking adaptable infrastructure to facilitate digital transformation, particularly in urban and rural regions.  For businesses, government organizations, and colocation providers who want to upgrade IT infrastructure effectively and sustainably, modular data centers are suitable because of their quick deployment, lower operating costs, and environmental advantages. 

Report Coverage

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

Driving Factors

The growing need for energy-efficient and scalable IT infrastructure, particularly as a consequence of cloud usage, AI applications, and increased data traffic. Businesses want flexibility and quick deployment, which modular solutions provide by permitting prefabricated modules that cut down on building time and expenses.  Adoption is further accelerated by government programs that support green data center practices and digital transformation.  Additionally, decentralized, smaller-scale data centers near end users are required as a result of edge computing and the introduction of 5G.  These elements, along with rising worries regarding operational effectiveness and carbon footprint, are driving the expansion of modular data centers in both the public and private sectors.

Restraining Factors

The significant initial setup costs, particularly for modern technologies like power systems and liquid cooling.  Widespread adoption and market expansion are also hampered by issues with data security in prefabricated environments, small business indifference, and integration difficulties with existing infrastructure.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom modular data center market share is classified into component and organization size.

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

The United Kingdom modular data center market is segmented by component into solutions and services. Among these, the solution 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 increased cloud use, the necessity for rapid edge computing deployment, and growing demand for scalable, energy-efficient infrastructure. These solutions decrease the carbon footprint, operating expenses, and construction time while promoting digital transformation.

• The large enterprises segment accounted for the largest revenue in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom modular data center market is segmented by organization size into large enterprises, and SMEs. Among these, the large enterprises 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 the growing demand for high-performance, flexible, and scalable infrastructure.  In the face of rising data processing and cloud needs, modular solutions facilitate rapid expansion, guarantee company continuity, and future-proof IT operations.

Competitive Analysis:

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

• Vertiv Group Corp.
• Eaton
• Schneider Electric
• Baselayer Technology, LLC
• Rittal GmbH and Co. KG
• Cannon Technologies Ltd.
• IBM
• Iron Mountain Corporation
• Rahi Systems
• Stulz GmbH
• Instant Data Centers LLC
• Others.

Recent Developments:

• In March 2023, EfficiencyIT introduced its ModularDC line of uly customizable, UK-manufactured prefabricated data centers in March 2023. Deployable within 12-16 weeks, the solution integrates Schneider Electric technology, offers power, cooling (including liquid options), and security modules ideal for edge, government, and mission-critical use.

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 modular data center market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Modular Data Center Market, By Component

• Solutions
• Services

United Kingdom Modular Data Center Market, By Organization Size

• Large Enterprises
• SMEs