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Based on containment, the market is divided into aisle containment, chimney containment, curtain containment, and others. In 2023, the aisle containment segment was valued at over USD 700 million in 2023. The aisle containment market growth in the market is increasing due to rising energy costs and environmental concerns pushing data center operators toward energy-saving solutions. Aisle containment, particularly hot aisle/cold containment, optimizes airflow management, leading to significant reductions in cooling energy consumption. Aisle containment helps manage heat dissipation effectively in high-density environments. It is increasingly designed with modularity and scalability in mind. For instance, in April 2024, Schneider Electric unveiled its new line of modular aisle containment systems. These systems offer flexible configurations to cater to diverse data center layouts and changing requirements.
Based on data center, the market is categorized into enterprise data center, colocation data center, hyperscale data center, and others. The enterprise data center segment is anticipated to register a CAGR of over 9% from 2024 to 2032. The adoption of hot and cold aisle containment solutions, as well as chimney or ducted containment systems, has gained significant traction in enterprise data centers. These containment methods help organizations achieve better thermal management, enhance operational efficiency, and meet sustainability goals by minimizing energy waste. Additionally, the increasing focus on data center modernization and the need for scalable infrastructure have driven the demand for modular and flexible containment solutions that can adapt to evolving business needs. As enterprises prioritize cost savings, energy efficiency, and operational resilience, the market is poised to witness substantial growth driven by the evolving requirements of enterprise data centers.
North America dominated the global data center containment market with a major share of over 40% in 2023. The widespread adoption of cloud services in North America necessitates large and efficient data centers. Hyperscale data centers, which are massive facilities owned and operated by technology giants, such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, continue to proliferate. These facilities require advanced containment solutions to manage airflow and cooling efficiently across vast server footprints.
The exponential growth of data consumption, driven by trends such as cloud computing, big data, IoT, and streaming services, necessitates the construction of more data centers. The demand for containment solutions to optimize cooling and energy efficiency rises with data center capacity expanding. Technologies, such as AI, ML, and IoT, are increasingly adopted by North America. For instance, in March 2024, Eaton introduced the SmartRack modular data center solution, designed for rapid deployment to meet the demands of edge computing, AI, and ML. This solution integrates IT racks, cooling systems, and service enclosures, providing a comprehensive and efficient infrastructure for critical IT loads.
The rapid increase in data center construction across Europe is a major growth driver of the data center containment industry. Innovations in High-performance Computing (HPC) and the rising demand for scalable, reliable, and efficient storage solutions are contributing to market expansion. Markets, such as Germany, the UK, and France, play a major role in the market growth. Aisle containment contributes to improved physical security and environmental control for sensitive data stored in European data centers.
In the Asia Pacific region, the data center containment industry is experiencing growth due to digital transformation and increased data demand. The surge in e-commerce activities and the widespread adoption of cloud computing services have led to an increased demand for data centers. Significant foreign investments are also boosting the market. Countries, such as China, India, Malaysia, and Indonesia, are seeing rapid growth due to these factors. For instance, in April 2024, in Indonesia, EdgeConneX secured a USD 403.8 million investment to develop a 120 MW hyper-scale data center campus in Jakarta. This expansion is fueled by Indonesia's growing digital economy and increasing data demands.