Refrigerated Display Cases Market Report 2025

This Refrigerated Display Cases market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The refrigerated display cases market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.15 billion in 2024 to $9.02 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased consumer demand for fresh and perishable foods, growing awareness of food safety and hygiene standards, the rise in the number of supermarket and hypermarket chains, increased focus on energy efficient refrigeration solutions, growing investments in the retail sector, growing environmental regulations and sustainability, rising disposable incomes, growing demand for ready to eat and prepackaged foods.

The refrigerated display cases market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.34 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for fresh and frozen foods, increasing investments in cold chain infrastructure, rising awareness about food safety and hygiene, growing consumer demand for transparent display cases. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of energy efficient technologies, development of smart refrigerated display cases incorporating IoT capabilities, advancement in sustainable refrigerants, adoption of transparent OLED displays, development of modular and customizable refrigerated display solutions, advancement in temperature control technologies, adoption of augmented reality (AR) features, development of hybrid refrigeration systems, advancement in remote monitoring and inventory management software, adoption of curved glass designs, adoption of voice-controlled interfaces in refrigerated displays.

The increasing demand for frozen and chilled food products is anticipated to drive the growth of the refrigerated display cases market in the future. Frozen food products are stored below freezing, while chilled food items are kept at cool, non-frozen temperatures, both requiring specific storage conditions to ensure quality and safety. Demand for frozen and chilled food is rising due to factors like convenience, advancements in preservation technology, urbanization, busy lifestyles, and efforts to minimize food waste. Refrigerated display cases are essential for showcasing frozen and chilled products, attracting customers with their freshness and variety. These units help maintain visually appealing, well-stocked displays that encourage purchases. For example, in January 2023, the American Frozen Food Institute, a U.S.-based non-profit organization, reported an 8.6% increase in frozen food sales, reaching $72.2 billion in 2022 compared to 2021. Thus, the rising demand for frozen and chilled food products is fueling growth in the refrigerated display cases market.

Key players in the refrigerated display cases market are focusing on developing plug-in island cabinets to enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. These cabinets are self-contained refrigerated display units that can be easily plugged into standard electrical outlets. For instance, in June 2022, Carrier Commercial Refrigeration introduced EasyCube, an energy-efficient plug-in island cabinet. This versatile unit can switch between chilled and frozen refrigeration and features electronic controls, an integrated temperature display, automatic defrost, and drip water evaporation. Its ultra-slim, transparent design with easy-open sliding lids ensures excellent product visibility and accessibility, making it ideal for showcasing seasonal items in promotional store locations.

In September 2022, Due North acquired MTL Cool for an undisclosed amount, aiming to revolutionize refrigeration solutions, enhance customer sales, and create exceptional retail brand experiences. This strategic acquisition enriches Due North's product portfolio and strengthens its position in the market. MTL Cool specializes in designing and manufacturing energy-efficient refrigeration solutions, including refrigerated displays, coolers, and freezers.

Major companies operating in the refrigerated display cases market are Panasonic Corporation, Haier Inc., Daikin Industries Ltd., Carrier Global, Dover Corporation, Hussmann Corporation, Hillphoenix, Metalfrio Solutions, The Vollrath Company LLC, True Manufacturing Co. Inc., AHT Cooling Systems, Hoshizaki America Inc., ISA SpA, Ugur Cooling, Kysor Waren, Epta Corporate, Zero Zone Inc., A/S Vestfrost, Arneg S.P.A, Turbo Air Inc., Orford Refrigeration, Migali, Afinox srl, Dvorson, Fagor Professional.

Europe was the largest region in the refrigerated display cases market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the refrigerated display cases market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the refrigerated display cases market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Refrigerated display cases are specialized devices crafted to showcase perishable and temperature-sensitive items effectively. Constructed from robust, hygienic, and non-corrosive materials, these cases are equipped with control systems, lighting, fans, compressors, condensers, and evaporators to uphold a consistent temperature and prevent spoilage.

The primary types of refrigerated display cases include plug-in, semi plug-in, and remote systems. Plug-in refrigeration units necessitate connection to an electrical outlet for operation. They come in diverse designs such as vertical, horizontal, and hybrid configurations, catering to retail stores, restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, convenience stores, and other end-users.

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The refrigerated display cases market consists of sales of open display cases, closed display cases, service counters, and bakery display cases. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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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