Air Handling Units Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 5096
  • Published Date: Jun 20, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Air Handling Units Market Segmentation:

Application Segment Analysis

The commercial segment is predicted to gain the largest air handling units market share of 42.1% during the projected period by 2037 due to rising infrastructure development and stringent air quality standards (U.S. EIA). Office buildings account for 35% of sales, fueled by smart HVAC adoption in 30% of new constructions, while healthcare represents 25%, driven by HEPA-filtered AHU upgrades post-COVID (+18% demand) (WHO). Data centers contribute 20% of revenue, with precision cooling needs growing at 9% annually (IEA). Green building certifications like LEED boost retrofits, increasing AHU sales by 25% in certified projects (USGBC). Asia-Pacific leads with 40% of new installations, supported by urbanization and energy-efficiency mandates (UNEP).

Capacity Segment Analysis

The 15,001 – 50,000 CFM segment is anticipated to constitute the most significant growth by 2037, with 35.2% air handling units market share, fueled by demand from mid-to-large commercial and industrial facilities. This range is ideal for data centers (25% share), hospitals (20%), and manufacturing plants (18%), where balanced airflow and energy efficiency are critical. The segment grows at 7.2% CAGR (2024–2030), outpacing smaller units, as 40% of new U.S. commercial constructions adopt mid-capacity AHUs for cost-effective scalability (U.S. DOE). In Europe, stricter EN 1886 ventilation standards boost sales by 15%, while Asia’s industrial expansion propels 12% annual demand growth. Modular designs in this range now command 35% of premium AHU sales, reducing installation costs by 20%.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

Segment

Subsegment 

Type

  • Packaged AHU
  • Modular AHU
  • Custom AHU
  • DX Integrated AHU

Application

  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Residential
  • Healthcare
  • Others

Capacity

  • ≤ 5,000 CFM
  • 5,001 – 15,000 CFM
  • 15,001 – 50,000 CFM
  • ≥ 50,001 CFM

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The air handling units market size was USD 13.5 billion in 2024.

The global air handling units market size was USD 13.5 billion in 2024 and is likely to reach USD 26.2 billion by the end of 2037, expanding at a CAGR of 5.2% over the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2037.

Carrier Global Corporation, Trane Technologies plc, Systemair AB, Johnson Controls International plc, Lennox International Inc., FläktGroup, Greenheck Fan Corporation, Trox GmbH, Zeco Aircon Ltd., Kruger Ventilation Industries, Climaveneta (Mitsubishi Electric Group), and ActronAir are some key players in the market.

The commercial segment is expected to hold a leading share during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is projected to offer lucrative prospects with a share of 39.7% during the forecast period.
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