Middle East and Africa Chillers Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Industry Analysis: By Cooling Type (Air-Cooled, Water-Cooled) By Compressor Type (Screw, Scroll, Reciprocating, Centrifugal, Absorption) By End Use (Food and Beverage, Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Plastics, Others) and Country Forecast 2020-2031

Middle East and Africa Chillers Market size was valued at US$ XX in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ XX million by 2031 at a CAGR of XX% from 2025-2031. The market is the regional sector that is involved in the manufacture, distribution, and utilization of chillers, which are mechanical systems that transfer heat from a liquid through a vapor-compression or absorption refrigeration cycle.

Middle East and Africa chillers market is largely influenced by increasing urbanization, growing industrial infrastructure, and increasing demand for energy-saving cooling systems as a result of harsh climatic conditions. The growth is also attributed to massive construction activities, growing adoption of district cooling, and government support for sustainable HVAC technologies. Nonetheless, the market has constraints of high upfront capital investment, volatile energy costs, and difficulty in retrofitting older structures with contemporary chiller technology, which may discourage extensive use in cost-conscious regions.

Facts & Figures

• Chillers consume more than 50% of electrical energy during seasonal periods of building use.
• Water cooled condenser water (cooling tower) temperature decrease of 1ºF can increase efficiency of the chiller compressor by 1% to 2 % in most situations; however, there is a limit and optimum lower condenser temperature for a given partial loading of the chiller compressor.
• A neglected or poorly maintained cooling tower can reduce chiller efficiency by 10% to 35% and a dirty coil condenser of an air cooled chiller as much as 5% to 15%.

Key Developments

• In early 2025, Daikin expanded its presence in the Gulf region by launching a new line of energy-efficient chillers tailored for district cooling applications, aligning with regional sustainability goals.
• As of late 2024, Trane introduced upgraded centrifugal chillers with low-GWP refrigerants in the UAE, targeting commercial and healthcare infrastructure projects.
• In mid-2024, Carrier Corporation partnered with local contractors in Saudi Arabia to supply modular chillers for mixed-use developments under Vision 2030, emphasizing smart control integration.

Middle East And Africa Chillers Market Segmentation

Based on the cooling type

• Water-Cooled Chillers
• Air-Cooled Chillers

Water-cooled chillers control the market because of improved energy efficiency and suitability in high-capacity, large-scale applications. Water is used as a fluid for heat exchange and is usually accompanied by an accompanying cooling tower, hence they suit best commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and district cooling networks—particularly in Saudi Arabia and UAE, where ambient temperatures are very high and infrastructure development is large-scale. Their consistency of operation under harsh weather conditions, and lower operating expenses in the long run, make them popular for long-term installations despite higher initial investment and maintenance requirements.

Based on the compressor type

• Screw Chillers
• Scroll Chillers
• Reciprocating Chillers
• Centrifugal Chillers
• Absorption Chillers

Screw chillers are a leading segment in the market, preferred for their high energy efficiency, low noise, and compact form factor making them suitable for high-rise buildings, industrial plants, and commercial complexes. Their capacity to meet high cooling loads with reduced maintenance needs matches the growing infrastructure and real estate developments across the region, especially in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where demand for dependable, space-saving HVAC systems is accelerating.

Based on the end user

• Food and Beverage
• Chemicals and Petrochemicals
• Medical and Pharmaceutical
• Plastics
• Others

Food and beverage is one of the prominent end-use segments in the market, fueled by the growing cold chain infrastructure in the region, increasing demand for processed and packaged foods, and product quality needs in the production of dairy, meat, and beverages. As more investments pour into food security and storage, particularly in Gulf nations, chillers are essential for ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory adherence through the supply chain.