The global data center air handling units market is projected to grow from USD 4.00 billion in 2026 to USD 6.70 billion by 2032, a 9.0% CAGR. Growth is driven by AI, generative AI, HPC and cloud computing, as rack power density rises from 5-15 kW to 50-100 kW, with some AI deployments above 150 kW per rack. Chilled water-integrated AHUs are expected to hold the largest value share, while hyperscale data centers are set to record the fastest CAGR. The 50,000 m³/h capacity segment is also expected to grow quickly, and North America remains the largest market. The main restraint is the growing adoption of liquid cooling for high-density computing.
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