Data Center Coolant Distribution Units Research Report 2025-2032: Opportunities in Waste Heat Recovery Systems Integration, Nanofluids and Next-Generation Coolant Innovations, AI-Based Optimization

The global data center coolant distribution units market is set to soar from USD 1.05 billion in 2025 to USD 7.74 billion by 2032, achieving a CAGR of 33.0%. Essential for liquid cooling, these units support precision cooling and energy optimization, fueling their demand in next-gen data centers. The Floor-Mounted Distribution Unit (FDU) and Direct to Chip Cooling segments are forecast to record the highest growth due to rising AI, HPC, and cloud demands. North America is poised to dominate, driven by major investments and a strong focus on sustainability. Key players include Schneider Electric , Vertiv Group Corp., and Delta Electronics. This report analyzes market trends, providing insights for stakeholders.

Dublin, Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Data Center Coolant Distribution Units Market by Type (In-Row, In-Rack, FDU), Cooling Type (Direct to Chip Cooling, Immersion Cooling), End User (Colocation Providers, Enterprises, Hyperscale), and Region Global Forecast to 2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global data center coolant distribution units market is projected to grow from USD 1.05 billion in 2025 to USD 7.74 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 33.0%

The report is intended to help both market leaders and new entrants by providing close estimates of revenue figures for the data center coolant distribution units and their segments. It aims to assist stakeholders in understanding the market's competitive landscape, gaining insights to strengthen their business positions, and developing effective go-to-market strategies. Additionally, it enables stakeholders to understand market trends and provides information on key drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

Coolant distribution units act as an important component in liquid cooling systems, connecting the facility-level cooling infrastructure with the IT equipment to efficiently remove heat at the source. They support the delivery of precision cooling, higher rack densities, and optimized energy use. This makes them a preferred solution in next-generation data centers. Consequently, this fuels the rapid growth of the global coolant distribution units market in hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and edge facilities.

Schneider Electric (France), Vertiv Group Corp. (US), Delta Electronics, Inc. (Taiwan), nVent (US), and DCX Liquid Cooling Systems (Poland) are some of the major players in the data center coolant distribution units market. These companies have adopted strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, collaborations, and expansion to grow their market share and revenue.

FDU segment to register highest CAGR during forecast period

The Floor-Mounted Distribution Unit (FDU) segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period due to increasing deployments of high-density racks in hyperscale and enterprise data centers. FDUs offer high cooling capacity, scalability, and the ability to support large IT loads, making them ideal for facilities that perform AI, HPC, and cloud-intensive workloads. They are designed to connect closely with facility-level chilled water systems, which makes them well-suited for precise and reliable heat removal. Large investments in data centers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, combined with a shift toward energy-efficient and sustainable cooling solutions, have driven the adoption of FDUs.

Direct to Chip Cooling segment to record highest CAGR during forecast period

The Direct to Chip Cooling segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, driven by its ability to remove heat directly from high-performance processors and GPUs used in AI workloads, HPC, and advanced cloud computing setups. The efficiency of direct to chip cooling solutions surpasses traditional air cooling for thermal management at the source, supporting higher-density racks and overall system performance.

The growth of this segment is largely due to the rise of AI-powered data centers, large-scale HPC deployments, and digital transformation initiatives by enterprises. Regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are further boosting adoption, with hyperscale and colocation providers investing heavily in liquid-cooling infrastructure. Direct to chip cooling technologies align with global sustainability and energy-efficiency goals. Besides reducing power consumption, DTC cooling improves operational reliability, making it one of the most in-demand cooling technologies in next-generation data centers.

Hyperscale data centers to record highest CAGR during forecast period

The Hyperscale Data Center segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, driven by rapid expansion in AI, HPC, big data applications, and significant investments from global cloud providers. Traditional air-cooling methods are proving inadequate as hyperscale data centers operate with high rack densities and power demands.

Therefore, hyperscale operators are adopting more coolant distribution units to enable efficient liquid cooling, optimize energy use, and ensure reliable heat management for thousands of servers. Regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are leading the way in adoption, as operators aim to scale up while meeting sustainability goals. Coolant distribution units are becoming a crucial technology for next-generation hyperscale data centers, effectively supporting improved thermal efficiency and lowering operating costs.

North America to account for maximum market share during forecast period

North America is expected to hold the largest share of the data center coolant distribution units market during the forecast period, primarily due to the well-established ecosystem of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers. The US is one of the top countries for cloud adoption and AI-driven infrastructure and hosts some of the major liquid-cooling companies, such as Alphabet , Microsoft , Amazon , and Meta, which heavily invest in developing and adopting liquid-cooling technologies for applications requiring higher rack densities and energy efficiency.

Additionally, the strong regulatory focus on sustainability and carbon reduction, along with the availability of advanced cooling technologies and robust infrastructure, further strengthen North America's position in this market. Favorable investment trends, rapid digitalization of sectors, and early adoption of next-generation liquid-cooling technology ensure that North America will continue to dominate the data center coolant distribution units market throughout the forecast period.

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Key Attributes:

Report Attribute	Details
No. of Pages	263
Forecast Period	2025 - 2032
Estimated Market Value in 2025	1.05 billion
Forecasted Market Value by 2032	7.74 billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate	33.0%
Regions Covered	Global

Case Study Analysis

• Impact of Coolant Distribution Design on Server-Level Thermal Management in Data Centers
• Commissioning of Liquid-To-Air Coolant Distribution Units for Direct-To-Chip Data Center Cooling

Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growth of High-Density AI & Hpc Workloads
• Demand for Modular and Edge Data Centers
• Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Mandates

Restraints

• High Capital Investment
• Incompatibility With Legacy Data Center Infrastructure

Opportunities

• Integration With Waste Heat Recovery Systems
• Innovation in Nanofluids and Next-Generation Coolants
• AI-Based Cooling Control and Predictive Optimization

Challenges

• Precision Control and Flow Management Complexity
• Integration With Diverse Cooling Architectures

Industry Trends

Value Chain Analysis

• Raw Material Suppliers
• Component Manufacturers
• System Assemblers/Coolant Distribution Units Manufacturers
• Oems/System Integrators
• End Use

Technology Analysis

Key Technology

• Direct-To-Chip Liquid Cooling (D2C)
• Two-Phase Liquid Cooling

Adjacent Technology

• Immersion Cooling Systems
• Rear Door Heat Exchangers (Rdhx)

Complementary Technology

• Advanced Thermal Interface Materials
• Thermal Interface Materials (Tims)

Pricing Analysis

• Average Selling Price Trend of Data Center Immersion Cooling Fluids, by Region, 2024
• Average Selling Price Trend of Data Center Coolant Distribution Units, by Key Player, 2024
• Average Selling Price Trend of Data Center Coolant Distribution Units, by Type, 2024

Impact of AI/Gen AI

• Surge in Thermal Load from AI Infrastructure
• AI-Enhanced Coolant Distribution Units Intelligence and Control
• Predictive Maintenance and Fault Detection
• Generative AI in Coolant Distribution Units Design and Simulation
• Dcim Integration and Smart Cooling Orchestration
• Coolant Distribution Units Market Opportunity Aligned With AI Demand

Companies Featured

• DCX Liquid Cooling Systems
• Nvent
• Schneider Electric
• Vertiv Group Corp.
• Delta Electronics, Inc.
• Nidec Corporation
• Kaori Heat Treatment Co. Ltd.
• Shenzhen Envicool Technology Co. Ltd
• Boyd.
• Coolcentric
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
• Liquidstack Holding B.V.
• Shanghai Venttech Refrigeration Equipment Co. Ltd.
• Chilldyne, Inc.
• Coolit Systems.
• Munters Group Ab
• Trane Technologies plc
• Super Micro Computer , Inc
• Lenovo
• Stulz Gmbh
• Rittal GmbH & Co. Kg
• Lite-On Technology Corporation
• Flaktgroup
• Nautilus Data Technologies
• Nortek Air Solutions, LLC.
• Jetcool Technologies Inc
• Environmental Air Systems
• Lennox
• Excool Ltd.
• Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd.
• Attom Technology
• Lneya Thermo Refrigeration Co. Ltd.
• Canatec Pte Ltd.

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