Containerized Data Center Global Market Report 2024

The containerized data center market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $10.58 billion in 2023 to $13.39 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.5%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including the rising demand for flexible and scalable data center solutions, the expansion of cloud computing, and the adoption of hybrid cloud architectures. Additionally, there has been a growing need for rapid deployment and mobility of IT infrastructure, heightened concerns over energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, and the proliferation of edge computing and IoT applications, which have driven the demand for distributed infrastructure.

The containerized data center market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $31.01 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.4%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to various factors, including the accelerated adoption of edge computing and 5G networks, a heightened demand for containerization in DevOps practices and application modernization initiatives, the expansion of AI and machine learning workloads necessitating scalable and agile infrastructure, a focused approach on disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions. Additionally, regulatory requirements are driving investments in secure and compliant data center solutions. Key trends expected in the forecast period include the increased convergence of containerization and edge computing technologies, the emergence of specialized containerized data center solutions tailored for specific industries such as healthcare and manufacturing, the expansion of the Kubernetes ecosystem, and the standardization of container orchestration. Moreover, there is a trend towards integrating containerized data centers with renewable energy sources for sustainability and the adoption of containerized microservices architecture to enhance application scalability and resilience.

The burgeoning growth of the digital economy is expected to drive the expansion of the containerized data center market in the foreseeable future. The digital economy, founded on digital technologies and ICT, is witnessing a surge due to technological advancements, shifting consumer behaviors, and globalization trends. Containerized data centers, offering modular and flexible deployment solutions, enable organizations to rapidly scale their computing capacity to meet the escalating demands for data processing and storage driven by the digital economy. For example, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported a 7.1% increase in the real gross output of the digital economy in 2022. Moreover, the digital economy exhibited robust growth in 2021, with a remarkable 9.8% expansion in real value added, underscoring its resilience and dynamism amidst evolving market dynamics. Consequently, the rising growth of the digital economy is a key driver behind the containerized data center market's growth trajectory.

Leading companies in the containerized data center sector are actively innovating to capitalize on the burgeoning market opportunities, exemplified by the development of advanced products such as the 40kVA-class 12ft container-type data center. This innovative solution, equipped with a hybrid immersion/air-cooled cooling system, delivers a myriad of benefits to containerized data centers, including enhanced energy efficiency, reliability, scalability, sustainability, adaptability, and performance. For instance, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., a prominent industrial group based in Japan, unveiled its 40kVA-class 12ft container-type data center in October 2023. This cutting-edge solution integrates immersion, air, and water-cooling methods, offering versatility to accommodate diverse server applications. With improved workability and optimized cooling performance, this innovative solution is poised to meet the evolving demands of modern digital infrastructure, catering to the needs of organizations seeking agile and efficient data center solutions in the digital economy era.

In April 2023, Brookfield, a leading real estate and asset management firm headquartered in the United States, successfully acquired Data4 for a total of $2.5 billion. This strategic acquisition positions Brookfield to leverage the increasing demand for data center services across Europe, thereby enhancing long-term value for its stakeholders. Data4, headquartered in France, specializes in providing containerized data center solutions.

Major companies operating in the containerized data center market are Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., IBM Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Schneider Electric, ZTE Corporation, Delta Power Solutions, ATOS SE, Fuji Electric Co., Vertiv, Arista Networks, Rittal GMBH & CO. KG, Sunway, Park Place Technologies, Canovate, American Portwell Technology Inc., Scaleway, Green Revolution Cooling, PCX Corporation LLC, Kelvin Technologies, DC BLOX, Datacenter United, Edgevana, Vapor IO, Aeva Technologies, Retex, RZ-Product GmbH, Modular Data Center, Sundesert Micro Data Centers.

North America was the largest region in the containerized data center market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the containerized data center market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the containerized data center market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A containerized data center is a specific type of data center that is constructed and designed within shipping containers to house IT equipment. This approach is particularly useful for establishing temporary data center facilities in remote or space-constrained locations. The key characteristics of containerized data centers include portability, scalability, and easy deployability, incorporating all essential components for hosting IT hardware. This design allows for swift deployment, simplified management, and flexibility in meeting diverse IT infrastructure needs.

The primary types of containerized data centers include 40 feet containers, 20 feet containers, and customized containers. A 40 feet container is a standardized shipping container commonly utilized in intermodal freight transport. Organizations of various sizes, including large, small, and medium-sized enterprises across sectors such as banking, financial services, insurance (BFSI), IT and telecommunications, healthcare, energy and utilities, aerospace and defense, retail, and e-commerce, are among the entities benefiting from containerized data centers.

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The containerized data center market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as design and consulting services, deployment and integration services, container management and orchestration, managed services, migration and modernization services, training and education, security and compliance services, custom development and integration. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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