Global Data Center Air Handling Units Market Forecast, 2026-203; AI’s Heat Problem is a Cooling Opportunity for Air-Handling Makers

What happened: A ResearchAndMarkets report forecasts the global data center air handling units market will grow from USD 4.00 billion in 2026 to USD 6.70 billion by 2032, driven by AI, generative AI, HPC, and cloud computing. Key numbers: USD Why it matters: Rising thermal loads are lifting demand for advanced cooling and airflow management, but the report lists growing adoption of liquid cooling for high density computing as a market restraint. Chilled water-integrated AHUs are expected to hold the largest share by value, and the hyperscale segment is projected to post the highest CAGR. Market: -5.7% today ($570.82), +155.4% YTD, 1.0x vol — as of 23:45 UTC

A ResearchAndMarkets report forecasts the global data center air handling units market will grow from USD 4.00 billion in 2026 to USD 6.70 billion by 2032, driven by AI, generative AI, HPC, and cloud computing.

Rising thermal loads are lifting demand for advanced cooling and airflow management, but the report lists growing adoption of liquid cooling for high density computing as a market restraint. Chilled water-integrated AHUs are expected to hold the largest share by value, and the hyperscale segment is projected to post the highest CAGR. Market: -5.7% today ($570.82), +155.4% YTD, 1.0x vol — as of 23:45 UTC