유럽의 HVAC 장비 시장 : 시장 점유율 분석, 업계 동향 및 통계, 성장 예측(2026-2031년)

According to Mordor Intelligence, european HVAC equipment market size in 2026 is estimated at USD 32.29 billion, growing from 2025 value of USD 30.45 billion with 2031 projections showing USD 43.32 billion, growing at 6.05% CAGR over 2026-2031.

This report is Segmented by Equipment (Air-Conditioning/Ventilation Equipment, and Heating Equipment), End-User Industry (Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Manufacturing, and More), Installation Type (New Construction, and Retrofit/Replacement), Distribution Channel (OEM-Installer Networks, Wholesale/Distributor, and More), and Country (Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and More).

Europe HVAC Equipment Market Trends and Insights

EU Green Deal efficiency mandates drive market transformation

Mandatory minimum-efficiency standards and EUR 56 billion (USD 65.57 billion) in heat-pump incentives rolled out across the bloc in 2024 reshaped equipment demand, pushing heat-pump installations in Germany up 60% year-over-year to 43,000 units in Q1 2025. Subsidies favored air-to-water models whose sales jumped from 22,000 to nearly 38,000 units, underscoring policymakers' bias toward hydronic integration. Although Dutch ISDE rebates were reduced in 2025, the Netherlands still aims to install heat pumps in 20% of homes by 2030, sustaining a 9.7% CAGR for the European HVAC equipment market. Manufacturers have responded with natural-refrigerant designs and financing schemes that shield buyers from upfront costs.

Aging boiler replacement accelerates market expansion

Roughly 130 million legacy boilers across Europe became ripe for swap-out as gas prices climbed in 2024 and carbon penalties tightened. OEMs accelerated M&A to secure installer capacity, highlighted by Daikin's purchase of Sweden-based Kylslaget AB in August 2024. Retrofit-oriented heat-pumps engineered for compatibility with existing hydronic circuits shortened installation times and boosted contractor productivity, lifting replacement demand even in markets with modest new-build volumes.

High upfront capital expenditure constrains market penetration

Heat-pump systems still cost 3-5 times more than a boiler swap, deterring households in Eastern Europe and rural districts despite subsidies. Complex financing packages introduced by OEMs raise administrative hurdles and slow sales cycles. Where disposable income is lower, the European HVAC equipment market expands largely through publicly funded social-housing programs rather than private purchases.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

1. Summer heatwave intensity reshapes residential AC demand
2. Commercial HVAC electrification gains momentum
3. Supply-chain inflation pressures profitability

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

Ground-source heat pumps recorded the fastest 9.78% CAGR through 2031, even though air-conditioning and ventilation maintained the largest 57.95% share within the European HVAC equipment market. Institutional buyers favored geothermal solutions that deliver higher seasonal efficiencies and longer lifespans, justifying the drilling expenses that residential customers often avoid. As Nordic geology supports closed-loop borefields, installers are reporting an increase in multi-megawatt campus-scale projects.

In parallel, air-to-water heat pumps remained dominant in heating retrofits, leveraging existing radiators and earning policy preference due to their simplification of the fossil-fuel phase-out. Daikin's R-290 modular platform, unveiled in March 2025, exemplified the natural-refrigerant progression that meets F-Gas regulations while enhancing part-load efficiency. Hybrid boiler-pump kits gained traction as interim solutions in colder interiors. Collectively, these innovations sustain the European HVAC equipment market's technology shift from gas-fired packages to electrified variants without sacrificing performance.

Residential users contributed 46.80% of 2025 sales, while public and institutional estates, schools, and hospitals are projected to post the highest 10.05% CAGR, increasing their share of the European HVAC equipment market size by 2031. Government decarbonization budgets funded large-scale retrofits that pair heat pumps with demand-controlled ventilation.

Institutional project cycles are longer but guarantee volume, encouraging OEMs to offer energy-as-a-service contracts that bundle equipment, maintenance, and monitoring. Commercial offices continue to experience steady demand from ESG-driven landlords, while industrial sites explore process heat recovery integrations. These varied user needs prompt suppliers to expand their portfolios and develop software analytics capabilities, further driving competitive differentiation in the European HVAC equipment market.

Complete Report Scope:

• By Equipment
  • Air-Conditioning / Ventilation Equipment
    • Single-Split and Multi-Split Units
    • Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems
    • Air-Handling Units (AHU)
    • Chillers
    • Fan-Coil Units
    • Packaged / Rooftop Units
    • Other AC / Ventilation Equipment
  • Heating Equipment
    • Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
    • Ground-Source Heat Pumps
    • Boilers / Furnaces / Radiators
    • Hybrid Heat-Pump Systems
• By End-User Industry
  • Residential
  • Commercial (Offices, Retail, Hospitality)
  • Industrial and Manufacturing
  • Institutional and Public Buildings
• By Installation Type
  • New Construction
  • Retrofit / Replacement
• By Distribution Channel
  • OEM-Installer Networks
  • Wholesale / Distributor
  • Direct-to-Consumer and E-commerce
• By Country
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Netherlands
  • Rest of Europe

List of Companies Covered in this Report:

1. Daikin Industries Ltd.
2. Carrier Global Corporation
3. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
4. Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch Thermotechnology)
5. Vaillant Group
6. Danfoss A/S
7. Lennox International Inc.
8. Panasonic Corporation
9. Ariston Holding N.V.
10. BDR Thermea Group B.V.
11. Hitachi Ltd. (Johnson Controls-Hitachi)
12. Johnson Controls International plc
13. Systemair AB
14. NIBE Industrier AB
15. Glen Dimplex Group
16. Fujitsu General Limited
17. LG Electronics Inc.
18. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
19. Trane Technologies plc
20. Viessmann Climate Solutions SE
21. STIEBEL ELTRON GmbH & Co. KG
22. Gree Electric Appliances Inc. of Zhuhai
23. Midea Group Co. Ltd.
24. Arcelik A.S.
25. Riello S.p.A.
26. Armacell S.A.
27. Thermondo GmbH
28. Enertech AB (CTC)

Additional Benefits:

• The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
• 3 months of analyst support

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

• 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
• 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET LANDSCAPE

• 4.1 Market Overview
• 4.2 Impact of Macroeconomic Factors
• 4.3 Market Drivers
  • 4.3.1 EU Green-Deal efficiency mandates and heat-pump subsidies
  • 4.3.2 Accelerating replacement of ageing boiler stock
  • 4.3.3 Intensifying summer heatwaves boosting residential AC uptake
  • 4.3.4 Rapid electrification of commercial HVAC retrofits
  • 4.3.5 Propane (R290) heat-pump launches post-F-Gas revision
  • 4.3.6 Scale-up of installer-training programs unlocking latent demand
• 4.4 Market Restraints
  • 4.4.1 High upfront capex versus gas boilers
  • 4.4.2 Supply-chain and commodity-price inflation
  • 4.4.3 Skilled-labour bottlenecks delaying installations
  • 4.4.4 OEM re-tooling risk amid refrigerant transition uncertainty
• 4.5 Industry Value Chain Analysis
• 4.6 Regulatory Landscape
• 4.7 Technological Outlook
• 4.8 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.8.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 4.8.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 4.8.3 Threat of New Entrants
  • 4.8.4 Threat of Substitute Products
  • 4.8.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5 MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

• 5.1 By Equipment
  • 5.1.1 Air-Conditioning / Ventilation Equipment
    • 5.1.1.1 Single-Split and Multi-Split Units
    • 5.1.1.2 Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems
    • 5.1.1.3 Air-Handling Units (AHU)
    • 5.1.1.4 Chillers
    • 5.1.1.5 Fan-Coil Units
    • 5.1.1.6 Packaged / Rooftop Units
    • 5.1.1.7 Other AC / Ventilation Equipment
  • 5.1.2 Heating Equipment
    • 5.1.2.1 Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
    • 5.1.2.2 Ground-Source Heat Pumps
    • 5.1.2.3 Boilers / Furnaces / Radiators
    • 5.1.2.4 Hybrid Heat-Pump Systems
• 5.2 By End-User Industry
  • 5.2.1 Residential
  • 5.2.2 Commercial (Offices, Retail, Hospitality)
  • 5.2.3 Industrial and Manufacturing
  • 5.2.4 Institutional and Public Buildings
• 5.3 By Installation Type
  • 5.3.1 New Construction
  • 5.3.2 Retrofit / Replacement
• 5.4 By Distribution Channel
  • 5.4.1 OEM-Installer Networks
  • 5.4.2 Wholesale / Distributor
  • 5.4.3 Direct-to-Consumer and E-commerce
• 5.5 By Country
  • 5.5.1 Germany
  • 5.5.2 United Kingdom
  • 5.5.3 France
  • 5.5.4 Italy
  • 5.5.5 Spain
  • 5.5.6 Russia
  • 5.5.7 Netherlands
  • 5.5.8 Rest of Europe

6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• 6.1 Market Concentration
• 6.2 Strategic Moves
• 6.3 Market Share Analysis
• 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global-level Overview, Market-level Overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share, Products and Services, Recent Developments)
  • 6.4.1 Daikin Industries Ltd.
  • 6.4.2 Carrier Global Corporation
  • 6.4.3 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
  • 6.4.4 Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch Thermotechnology)
  • 6.4.5 Vaillant Group
  • 6.4.6 Danfoss A/S
  • 6.4.7 Lennox International Inc.
  • 6.4.8 Panasonic Corporation
  • 6.4.9 Ariston Holding N.V.
  • 6.4.10 BDR Thermea Group B.V.
  • 6.4.11 Hitachi Ltd. (Johnson Controls-Hitachi)
  • 6.4.12 Johnson Controls International plc
  • 6.4.13 Systemair AB
  • 6.4.14 NIBE Industrier AB
  • 6.4.15 Glen Dimplex Group
  • 6.4.16 Fujitsu General Limited
  • 6.4.17 LG Electronics Inc.
  • 6.4.18 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
  • 6.4.19 Trane Technologies plc
  • 6.4.20 Viessmann Climate Solutions SE
  • 6.4.21 STIEBEL ELTRON GmbH & Co. KG
  • 6.4.22 Gree Electric Appliances Inc. of Zhuhai
  • 6.4.23 Midea Group Co. Ltd.
  • 6.4.24 Arcelik A.S.
  • 6.4.25 Riello S.p.A.
  • 6.4.26 Armacell S.A.
  • 6.4.27 Thermondo GmbH
  • 6.4.28 Enertech AB (CTC)

7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

• 7.1 White-space and Unmet-need Assessment