Refrigerated Display Cabinets Market Report 2026

The refrigerated display cabinets market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.48 billion in 2025 to $8.94 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of organized retail formats, increasing consumption of frozen and chilled foods, expansion of supermarket chains, rising demand for food safety and freshness, advancements in commercial refrigeration technology.

The refrigerated display cabinets market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.84 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to tightening energy efficiency regulations, rising demand for ready to eat and frozen foods, increasing adoption of smart retail solutions, growth of urban convenience stores, expansion of cold chain infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of energy efficient refrigeration systems, increasing integration of smart temperature monitoring, growing demand for eco friendly refrigerants, expansion of glass door and open front display designs, increasing focus on modular and flexible cabinet configurations.

The expansion of the food service industry is poised to drive the growth of the refrigerated display cabinet market in the foreseeable future. The food service industry encompasses businesses involved in preparing, serving, and delivering food and drinks, such as restaurants, cafes, food trucks, and catering services. This industry is witnessing growth fueled by factors such as the rise in convenient dining options, evolving consumer preferences, increased urbanization, and the popularity of food delivery services. Refrigerated display cabinets play a vital role in the food service industry by preserving perishable food items, enticing customers with attractive displays, and optimizing storage. For example, in September 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a US federal agency, reported that food-away-from-home spending increased from $1.45 trillion in 2023 to $1.52 trillion in 2024. This growth in the food service sector is contributing to the expansion of the refrigerated display cabinet market. Hence, the expansion of the food service industry is a key driver behind the growth of the refrigerated display cabinet market.

Leading companies in the refrigerated display cabinet market are focusing on developing sustainable technologies, such as propane-based cabinets, to improve temperature control and reduce energy consumption. Propane-based refrigerated cabinets utilize propane (R290) as a refrigerant, offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional refrigerants. For example, in October 2023, AHT, an Austrian-based heating and refrigeration technology manufacturer, introduced a new range of propane-based refrigerated cabinets called KALEA. These units represent a significant advancement in efficiency and sustainability for retailers. The KALEA range caters to both medium- and low-temperature applications and is available in plug-in and semi-plug-in units to meet diverse store requirements. The semi-plug-in units seamlessly integrate into glycol-water systems, capturing waste heat from refrigeration for space heating or hot water production, thereby reducing energy consumption and costs. These units also feature multiplex connections for effortless integration with water loop systems, ensuring smooth and efficient operation.

In June 2024, Embraco, a Brazil-based provider of refrigeration technology and part of the Nidec Global Appliance portfolio, collaborated with Structural Concepts to advance energy-efficient refrigerated display cabinet innovations. The partnership highlighted the transition of Structural Concepts’ entire product range to natural refrigerant R290 and variable-speed technology, achieving up to 53% energy savings. Structural Concepts, based in the US, designs and manufactures temperature-controlled display cases for commercial and industrial refrigeration applications.

Major companies operating in the refrigerated display cabinets market are Panasonic Corporation, Haier Group Corporation, Carrier Corporation, Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH, Hussmann Corporation, Hoshizaki Corporation, Epta SpA, Aucma Company Limited, Hillphoenix Inc., Qingdao Hiron Commercial Cold Chain Co. Ltd., Frigoglass S.A.I.C., Metalfrio Solutions S.A., True Manufacturing Co. Inc., AHT Cooling Systems GmbH, ISA S.p.A., Ugur Cooling, Ahmet Yar, Costan S.p.A., Zero Zone Inc., Vestforst A/S, Arneg S.p.A., Turbo Air Inc., Orford Refrigeration Pty Ltd, Verco Limited, Afinox S.p.A., Zhejiang Xingxing Refrigeration Co. Ltd.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the refrigerated display cabinets market by increasing costs of imported compressors, refrigeration components, and sheet metal parts used in cabinet manufacturing. These impacts are most pronounced in supermarket and convenience store segments across north america, europe, and asia pacific. Higher duties have raised equipment prices and extended replacement cycles for retailers. However, tariffs have also encouraged local manufacturing, supplier diversification, and innovation in cost efficient cabinet designs.

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Refrigerated display cabinets serve as specialized commercial refrigeration units tailored for storing and showcasing perishable items at precise temperatures, ensuring their freshness and prolonging their shelf life. These cabinets find widespread application in retail settings such as supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, and food service establishments. Equipped with transparent doors or open fronts, they facilitate easy viewing and access to products while maintaining the necessary cooling conditions.

Refrigerated display cabinets come in two main types such as frozen and chilled. Frozen cabinets are specifically designed to house and exhibit frozen food items, serving various purposes including storing beverages, food, medicine, and other related applications. These cabinets cater primarily to supermarkets and convenience stores.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the refrigerated market in 2025 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the refrigerated display cabinets market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the refrigerated display cabinets market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The refrigerated display cabinet market consists of sales of open front refrigerated display cabinets, glass-door refrigerated display cabinets, countertop refrigerated display cabinets, combination cabinets and sliding door cabinets. 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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