Air Handling Units (AHU) Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Air Handling Units (AHU) Market Analysis

The Air Handling Units Market size is estimated at USD 15.07 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 20.25 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.08% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• Air handling units (AHUs) are commonly used in large facilities visited by many people, such as shopping malls, as such facilities frequented by people are subjected to strict regulations regarding the exhaustion of carbon dioxide and air cleanliness. A large facility must let adequate amounts of air into the building and use multiple blower fans and other equipment to circulate the air. As the air handling units deliver outside air into the rooms, they can significantly reduce the number of required blower fans.
• The rapid rise in industrialization and urbanization around the world is one of the primary factors driving market growth. The significant increase in the construction of different commercial and residential buildings worldwide creates considerable demand for Air Handling Units as a space cooling and heating system. For instance, as per CIArb, the volume of construction output is anticipated to grow by about 85 percent globally to USD 15.5 trillion by 2030.
• According to the European Commission, buildings in the EU region are responsible for around 36 percent of GHG emissions and 40 percent of energy consumption, mainly from construction, usage, renovation, and demolition. HVAC systems account for a considerable share of energy usage in these buildings. Hence, the demand for energy-efficient HVAC systems, including air handling units, is anticipated to gain traction during the forecast period.
• Furthermore, the HVAC equipment market, including air handler units, is highly dependent on sectors such as construction, government regulations, and new initiatives by the governments of various regions to boost the infrastructure and industrial and manufacturing sectors. Any fluctuations in the growth in the commercial and industrial sectors are bound to impact the demand for this equipment directly.
• Additionally, macroeconomic factors such as geo-political issues and the recent economic instability witnessed in the North American and European regions are also anticipated to influence the studied market's growth. For instance, the growing energy prices, owing to the Russia-Ukraine war, are anticipated to slow down the demand for air handling units in Europe as energy consumption by these devices is higher.

Air Handling Units (AHU) Industry Segmentation

An air handling unit (AHU), also called an air handler, is a piece of equipment used to condition and circulate air as a component of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system. It is usually a large metal box that comprises a blower, heating and cooling elements, filter chambers, sound attenuators, and dampers.

The air handling units (AHU) market is segmented by type (packaged, modular, custom), end user (residential, commercial, industrial), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa). 

The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value in USD for all the above segments.