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Direct-to-chip Liquid Cooling Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2025-2034

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  • 210 Pages
  • February 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Global Market Insights
  • ID: 6060747
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The Direct-to-chip Liquid Cooling Market was valued at USD 1.85 billion in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 11.89 billion by 2034, rising at a CAGR of 20.5% as enterprises increasingly prioritize high-performance computing, energy efficiency, and sustainable data center solutions. The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cloud computing is driving an unprecedented surge in data processing demands, making conventional cooling methods less effective in managing the rising thermal loads of advanced processors. Organizations worldwide are shifting toward direct-to-chip liquid cooling solutions to enhance system reliability, prevent thermal throttling, and optimize power consumption. The growing emphasis on green data centers and carbon footprint reduction further accelerates adoption, positioning liquid cooling as an essential innovation in next-generation computing infrastructure.

As high-performance computing (HPC) environments push the boundaries of processing power, traditional air-based cooling struggles to keep pace with the heat dissipation needs of CPUs, GPUs, and memory modules. Direct-to-chip liquid cooling, which enables precise thermal management by transferring heat directly from the chip to a liquid coolant, is emerging as a game-changer in data center optimization. Cloud service providers, hyperscale data centers, and enterprises deploying AI-driven workloads are integrating liquid cooling technologies to maximize efficiency and minimize operational costs. The demand for real-time data analytics, high-density computing clusters, and 5G infrastructure deployment is further reinforcing the market’s expansion.

Segmented by component cooling, the market encompasses GPU cooling, CPU cooling, memory cooling, ASIC cooling, and other component-specific solutions. The CPU cooling segment is projected to reach USD 3.9 billion by 2034, driven by the widespread adoption of AI and cloud-based applications that significantly increase processor power consumption. Advanced CPUs generate substantial heat loads, requiring cutting-edge thermal management solutions to maintain system stability and prevent performance degradation. Direct-to-chip liquid cooling delivers superior heat dissipation, ensuring sustained performance even under extreme computational workloads.

The market is also categorized by liquid coolant type, including water-based coolants, dielectric fluids, mineral oils, and engineered fluids. Water-based coolants, which held a 31.1% market share in 2024, are gaining traction due to their exceptional thermal conductivity and cost-effectiveness. As enterprises focus on sustainability, these coolants are becoming a preferred choice for reducing energy consumption while maintaining high-performance standards. Their superior heat transfer properties make them an ideal solution for modern data centers striving to balance efficiency and environmental responsibility.

North America is set to dominate the direct-to-chip liquid cooling market, with projections indicating a valuation of USD 3.6 billion by 2034. The region’s rapid data center expansion, growing cloud computing ecosystem, and escalating demand for HPC solutions are driving widespread adoption. The United States, which held a commanding 78.4% market share in 2024, is witnessing soaring investments in data infrastructure, fueling the need for advanced cooling systems. With AI-driven applications and hyperscale cloud services pushing the limits of computing power, the demand for high-efficiency thermal management solutions continues to surge, reinforcing the U.S. market’s leadership in the evolving data center landscape.

Comprehensive Market Analysis and Forecast

  • Industry trends, key growth drivers, challenges, future opportunities, and regulatory landscape
  • Competitive landscape with Porter’s Five Forces and PESTEL analysis
  • Market size, segmentation, and regional forecasts
  • In-depth company profiles, business strategies, financial insights, and SWOT analysis

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
1.1 Market scope and definitions
1.2 Research design
1.2.1 Research approach
1.2.2 Data collection methods
1.3 Base estimates and calculations
1.3.1 Base year calculation
1.3.2 Key trends for market estimation
1.4 Forecast model
1.5 Primary research and validation
1.5.1 Primary sources
1.5.2 Data mining sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Industry 360° synopsis
Chapter 3 Industry Insights
3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
3.2 Industry impact forces
3.2.1 Growth drivers
3.2.1.1 Rising demand for high-performance computing (HPC)
3.2.1.2 Increasing data center density
3.2.1.3 Increased focus on sustainability
3.2.1.4 Rising demand for high-performance computing
3.2.1.5 Growing focus on energy efficiency and sustainability in data centers
3.2.2 Industry pitfalls and challenges
3.2.2.1 High initial investment costs
3.2.2.2 Complexity of maintenance and operations
3.3 Growth potential analysis
3.4 Regulatory landscape
3.5 Technology landscape
3.6 Future market trends
3.7 Gap analysis
3.8 Porter’s analysis
3.9 PESTEL analysis
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2024
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Company market share analysis
4.3 Competitive analysis of major market players
4.4 Competitive positioning matrix
4.5 Strategy dashboard
Chapter 5 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Cooling Solution Type, 2021-2034 (USD Mn)
5.1 Key trends
5.2 Single-phase liquid cooling
5.3 Two-phase liquid cooling
Chapter 6 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Component Cooling, 2021-2034 (USD Mn)
6.1 Key trends
6.2 CPU cooling
6.3 GPU cooling
6.4 ASIC cooling
6.5 Memory cooling
6.6 Other component cooling
Chapter 7 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Liquid Coolant Type, 2021-2034 (USD Bn)
7.1 Key trends
7.2 Water-based coolants
7.3 Dielectric fluids
7.4 Mineral oils
7.5 Engineered fluids
Chapter 8 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Bn)
8.1 Key trends
8.2 Servers
8.3 Workstations
8.4 Edge computing devices
8.5 Supercomputers
8.6 Gaming PCs
8.7 Others
Chapter 9 Market Estimates and Forecast, by End Use, 2021-2034 (USD Bn)
9.1 Key trends
9.2 Data centers
9.3 High-performance computing (HPC)
9.4 Artificial intelligence/machine learning systems
9.5 Gaming and eSports
9.6 Telecommunications
9.7 Financial services
9.8 Healthcare and life sciences
9.9 Oil and gas
9.10 Automotive (for electric vehicle batteries)
9.11 Aerospace and defense
9.12 Others
Chapter 10 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Bn)
10.1 Key trends
10.2 North America
10.2.1 U.S.
10.2.2 Canada
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 UK
10.3.3 France
10.3.4 Spain
10.3.5 Italy
10.4 Asia-Pacific
10.4.1 China
10.4.2 India
10.4.3 Japan
10.4.4 ANZ
10.4.5 South Korea
10.5 Latin America
10.5.1 Brazil
10.5.2 Mexico
10.6 Middle East and Africa
10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
10.6.2 South Africa
10.6.3 UAE
Chapter 11 Company Profiles
11.1 Asetek
11.2 Alfa Laval
11.3 Castrol
11.4 Cisco Systems, Inc.
11.5 CoolIT Systems
11.6 DCX The Liquid Cooling Company
11.7 Danfoss A/S
11.8 DUG Technology
11.9 Equinix, Inc.
11.10 Fujitsu Limited
11.11 Green Revolution Cooling (GRC)
11.12 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
11.13 Iceotope Technologies Ltd.
11.14 Inspur Systems
11.15 LiquidCool Solutions
11.16 LiquidStack
11.17 Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
11.18 Schneider Electric
11.19 STULZ GmbH
11.20 Submer Technologies
11.21 Super Micro Computer, Inc.
11.22 Vertiv Group Corp.
11.23 ZutaCore

Companies Mentioned

The companies featured in this Direct-to-chip Liquid Cooling market report include:
  • Asetek
  • Alfa Laval
  • Castrol
  • Cisco Systems Inc.
  • CoolIT Systems
  • DCX The Liquid Cooling Company
  • Danfoss A/S
  • DUG Technology
  • Equinix Inc.
  • Fujitsu Limited
  • Green Revolution Cooling (GRC)
  • Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
  • Iceotope Technologies Ltd.
  • Inspur Systems
  • LiquidCool Solutions
  • LiquidStack
  • Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
  • Schneider Electric
  • STULZ GmbH
  • Submer Technologies
  • Super Micro Computer Inc.
  • Vertiv Group Corp.
  • ZutaCore

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