Countertop Warmers and Display Cases Market Report 2025

This Countertop Warmers and 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 countertop warmers and display cases market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.21 billion in 2024 to $2.34 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in the food service industry, changing consumer lifestyles, stringent health and hygiene regulations, growing emphasis on visual appeal in food presentation, increasing in specialty food retailers, demand for fresh and ready to eat foods, growth of the tourism and hospitality sectors, increasing demand for ethnic foods and artisanal products, rise of online food delivery services, increasing emphasis on health and wellness.

The countertop warmers and display cases market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.88 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for convenience foods, increasing focus on food safety regulations and standards, rising disposable incomes and changing dietary habits, growing emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability, increasing investments in food retail infrastructure, increasing consumer awareness regarding food freshness and quality, rising demand for grab and go food options, growing preference for healthier food choices, rising consumer interest in experiential dining and food tourism, increasing popularity of food trucks and mobile catering services. Major trends in the forecast period include advancement of smart technology integration, development of material science, implementation of energy efficient designs and eco friendly refrigerants, integration of high resolution screens and customizable lighting options, implementation of contactless payment systems, development of energy harvesting technologies, growing trend of social media food sharing and viral food trends, adoption of digital menu boards and interactive displays.

Increasing demand for bakery products is anticipated to drive growth in the countertop warmers and display cases market. Bakery products, encompassing items such as bread, cakes, pastries, and cookies, are experiencing heightened consumer interest due to evolving preferences, a surge in demand for artisanal goods, and advancements in baking technology. Countertop warmers and display cases play a crucial role in maintaining optimal temperature and humidity for these products, enhancing their visual appeal, safeguarding against contaminants, and boosting sales through attractive presentation and strategic placement. For instance, in April 2023, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Canadian retail market for baked goods was valued at $6.5 billion in 2021, equivalent to 1.6% of global sales, and is projected to increase to $6.7 billion from the previous year. Thus, the growing demand for bakery products is fueling the expansion of the countertop warmers and display cases market.

Leading companies in the countertop warmers and display cases market are advancing technologies like Halo Heat to improve food quality, enhance energy efficiency, and ensure better food safety while maintaining optimal temperature control for various dishes. Halo Heat technology works by providing consistent, even heat around food items, creating a halo effect that keeps them warm without direct contact, thus preserving their moisture and quality. For example, in July 2024, Alto-Shaam, a US-based commercial kitchen equipment company, introduced heated display cases. These units are designed to enhance food merchandising and reduce operational costs by eliminating the need for water connections and minimizing energy use, which helps lower maintenance expenses while ensuring high-quality food service.

In September 2022, Hatco Corporation, a US-based food service company, acquired American Range to bolster its product portfolio and better serve customers in the food service industry. American Range, a US-based company specializing in display cases, was acquired for an undisclosed amount.

Major companies operating in the countertop warmers and display cases market are Vollrath Company LLC, True Manufacturing Co. Inc., Henny Penny, Duke Manufacturing, Moffat Limited, Hatco Corporation, Alto-Shaam Inc., Carter-Hoffmann, Roller Grill International SA, Nemco Food Equipment Ltd., Rosseto Serving Solutions, Omcan Inc., Turbo Air Inc., Cal-Mil, Star Manufacturing, APW Wyott, Admiral Craft, Cadco Ltd., Tecfrigo S.p.A., Benchmark USA Inc., Equipex LLC, Avantco Equipment, Uniscool.cz s.r.o., Euromax, Middleby Worldwide Philippines Inc.

North America was the largest region in the countertop warmers and display cases market in 2024. The regions covered in the countertop warmers and display cases market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the countertop warmers and display cases market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Countertop warmers and display cases are compact, heated units found in food service establishments. They serve the dual purpose of keeping food warm while presenting it attractively. These units are crucial for maintaining optimal serving temperatures, and ensuring food safety and quality for extended periods.

Countertop warmers are small kitchen appliances primarily used for keeping food at a warm and safe temperature until serving. They come in various materials, including glass, metal, and plastic, and are commonly used in schools, convenience stores, restaurants, and other similar establishments.

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The countertop warmers and display cases market consists of sales of heated display cases, food warmer cabinets, countertop food warmers, heated merchandisers, refrigerated display cases, and soup kettles. 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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