Heat Exchangers Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger, Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger, Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger, and Others), Material, End Use, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin

The global heat exchangers market size is expected to reach USD 36.60 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Heat Exchangers Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger, Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger, Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger, and Others), Material, End Use, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

A heat exchanger primarily works on the principle of convection and conduction for making the transfer of thermal energy in the required processes. This industrial equipment is available in various types, such as shell & tube heat exchangers, plate & frame heat exchangers, and graphite heat exchangers. Each type of heat exchanger has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, and they are generally compared on the basis of purchase cost, installation cost, operating cost, and maintenance cost. Primary criteria for choosing a particular type of heat exchanger include operating pressure & temperature, application, available utilities, characteristics of the fluids, plot plan and layout constraints, considerations for future expansions, and mechanical considerations.

The rapid industrialization in emerging countries worldwide and the growing demand for heat pumps in major economies due to the limitations of conventional boiling systems are among the key factors driving the heat exchangers market growth. The rising focus on enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions is another factor fueling the market expansion.

The growing emphasis on efficient thermal management across various end-use sectors, including HVAC and refrigeration, food & beverage, and power generation, is a key trend anticipated to drive heat exchangers market demand in the coming years. Increased demand for cost-effective, sustainable, and low-energy consumption heat exchangers is anticipated to offer lucrative growth opportunities for market participants during the forecast period.

Chemicals & petrochemicals is a significant application sector for heat exchangers. Despite being highly vulnerable to volatile prices of petroleum-based products & raw materials, the chemicals & petrochemicals industry has immense scope for industrial utilization of these equipment in refineries, acid-based plant processing, LNG plants, and end-use petrochemical products. Also, certain chemical streams, such as specialty chemicals, are driven by factors such as increased demand in end-use industries, including electronics, automotive, and construction. The demand is further fueled by rapid industrialization in Asia Pacific, fueled by economic growth and relatively low labor costs. All these factors boost the heat exchangers market growth.

Heat Exchangers Market Report Highlights

Based on product, the shell & tube heat exchanger segment accounted for the largest heat exchangers market share of 37.1%. The versatility and efficiency of shell & tube heat exchangers contribute to their dominant position in the market.

By end use, the chemical & petrochemical segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 24.5% in 2024. The booming petrochemical industry, driven by the increased demand for plastics, packaging, and medical equipment, fuels the high adoption of heat exchangers.

Europe dominated the heat exchangers market with a revenue share of 32.9% in 2024. Growing public and private sector investments in Europe have led to increased demand for heat exchangers in the refrigeration industry.

The Asia Pacific heat exchangers market is anticipated to witness a significant CAGR of 5.9% from 2025 to 2034. The presence of manufacturing, chemical, oil & gas, and petrochemical industries is among the major contributors to product demand in the region.

A few global key players in the market include Alfa Laval, Kelvion Holding GmbH, SPX Corporation, Xylem Inc., Danfoss A/S, API Heat Transfer Inc., Guntner GmbH, Hamon & Cie International, Hindustan Dorr-Oliver Ltd. and Hisaka Works, Ltd.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the heat exchangers market report on the basis of product, material, end use, and region:

By Product Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger

• Brazed Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger
• Gasketed Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger
• Welded Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger
• Others

Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger

Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger

Others

By Material Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Metals

Alloys

Others

By End Use Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Oil & Gas

Chemical & Petrochemical

HVAC & Refrigeration

Food & Beverage

Power Generation

Pulp & Paper

Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

• US
• Canada

Europe

• Germany
• France
• UK
• Italy
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Russia
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• Malaysia
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Australia
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Israel
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Latin America

• Mexico
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America