Scroll Compressors Market - Forecasts from 2023 to 2028

The scroll compressor market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.35% during the forecast period

A scroll compressor is a type of compressor employed in several applications, such as heat pumps, air conditioners, and refrigeration systems. The need for compressors has quickly increased because of the automotive and commercial air conditioning industry's rapid growth. However, the complexity of design and high operating cost is expected to act as a market challenge for the scroll compressor market growth.

Market Drivers:

Rapid growth in the HVAC industry

Scroll compressors are essential components of heat pump systems, which are used for both cooling and heating. Commercial construction increased in 2022 in both developed as well as emerging economies as business sectors are actively investing in establishing new offices and facilities to attract target and potential customers. This leads to a rising need for energy-efficient HVAC systems in commercial and industrial establishments which is expected to pave the way for the market expansion of scroll compressors.

Increasing demand for cooling solutions in data centers 

To keep servers and other equipment running at peak efficiency, data centers need reliable and effective cooling. Precision cooling solutions for data centers frequently employ scroll compressors to provide consistent temperature control and maximize energy effectiveness. Further, companies such as NTT announced major changes for Indian data centers by deploying Liquid Immersion Cooling and Direct Contact Liquid Cooling technologies in one of its global data centers for the first time in January 2023. The increasing demand for colocation services is further driving the adoption of liquid cooling systems. Hence, the scroll compressors market size will grow steadily.

Market Restraints:

Specialized design

Compared to other compressor types, such as reciprocating compressors, scroll compressors might be more expensive. The scrolls' increased price is a result of their precise production and specialized design. Consequently, scroll compressors can be more difficult to service or repair than other types of compressors in the case of a failure or breakdown. The scrolls' delicate design and precise tolerances may necessitate the use of specialized equipment and knowledge for maintenance and repair work.

Constrained capacity range

Scroll compressors work well in situations when the cooling or heating demands are moderate to low and are less appropriate for systems with high-capacity requirements or for large-scale industrial applications.

Operating factors

Further, the scroll compressor's performance may be impacted by factors like extreme pressure differences or high ambient temperatures. Additional precautions may be required to avert compressor overheating in hot climates or applications with significant heat loads.

However, by considering these factors in proper system design, upkeep, and operation, possible problems can be reduced, and optimum performance can be ensured.

Product Offerings

A variety of products are available from several manufacturers in the scroll compressor industry:

• The Copeland ScrollTM compressors from Emerson Electric Co. are extensively utilized in applications for AC, refrigeration, and heat pumps. To accommodate varying cooling and heating requirements, they provide a variety of models with variable capacities and refrigerants.
• Danfoss “Refrigeration Scroll Compressor” is made for usage in AC, refrigeration, and heat pumps. These compressors deliver dependable performance, low noise level, and are energy efficient as well.
• Panasonic  “LBP  & HBP” scroll compressors are used for both domestic and industrial air conditioning systems. Their scroll compressors operate quietly, with minimum vibration, and with good efficiency.

Automotive is expected to show significant growth

Scroll compressors are used more frequently in vehicle air conditioning systems. In comparison to other compressor types, they offer effective cooling while using less power, which can help increase a vehicle's fuel efficiency. Hence, with the increasing production of vehicles, the demand for automotive air conditioning systems will increase, propelling the scroll compressors market growth.

Further, scroll compressors are used in medical devices such as MRI machines, lab freezers, and cryogenic applications. To maintain the steady temperature settings necessary for medical procedures and the preservation of delicate materials, they offer dependable and precise cooling.

Regional Insights:

the Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the scroll compressor market as a result of the rapid expansion of automotive production and growing demand for effective air-cooling solutions in industrial establishments. . According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, in 2022, Asia accounted for 58.8% of global automotive production. China will be the largest market in Asia, However, other Asian countries such as Thailand and India are expected to grow significantly owing to the production of air conditioning units.

Market Developments:

• In January 2022, Emerson launched its next generation of single-speed scroll compressors “Copeland ZPK7”, for light and residential HVAC applications inclusive of rooftop & geothermal systems, packaged systems, split air conditioning, and heat pumps.

Perspectives on the strategies by the industry leaders

As more industry regulatory deadlines continue to push new product advancements, Emerson revealed it has installed 200 million CopelandTM compressors globally in June 2022. As the Copeland brand's 100th-anniversary celebration draws to a close, sources at Emerson claim the business will keep its emphasis on thorough product testing and in-depth research. To support manufacturers' needs to modify their systems to satisfy efficiency and refrigerant regulations, the business continues to offer dependable, high-efficiency, and lower-GWP refrigerant solutions.

Segmentation:

BY TYPE

• Single-Stage Compressor
• Two-Stage Compressor
• Variable Capacity Compressor

BY MATERIAL

• Stainless Steel
• Aluminum

BY END-USER

• Automotive
• Food & Beverage
• Medical & Pharmaceutical
• Others

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• North America
• USA
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
• Germany
• UK
• France
• Spain
• Others
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Others
• Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• South Korea
• India
• Australia
• Others