Transcritical CO2 Systems for Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Commercial Application (Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Hotels & Restaurants, and Other Retail Stores), Industr

Transcritical CO2 Systems for Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Commercial Application (Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Hotels & Restaurants, and Other Retail Stores), Industrial Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The global transcritical CO2 systems for commercial and industrial refrigeration market size is expected to reach USD 55.48 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Transcritical CO2 Systems for Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Commercial Application (Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Hotels & Restaurants, and Other Retail Stores), Industrial Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, And Latin America) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The transcritical CO2 systems for commercial and industrial refrigeration market is gaining momentum due to its benefit of energy efficiency. The primary driving factor is the increasing regulatory pressure to phase out high-GWP refrigerants, which has prompted businesses to seek natural refrigerant alternatives such as CO2. Governments and organizations are emphasizing sustainability, driving demand for eco-friendly refrigeration solutions. Additionally, rising energy costs are pushing companies to adopt systems that offer better long-term cost efficiency, further boosting the adoption of transcritical CO2 systems across industries.

Growth prospects for the transcritical CO2 systems for commercial and industrial refrigeration market are strong, with a growing number of industries seeking to reduce their environmental impact. The food retail, cold storage, and industrial sectors are expected to continue adopting these systems at a fast pace, driven by regulatory compliance and the long-term cost benefits associated with energy-efficient refrigeration. As awareness of CO2's advantages increases, the market is projected to expand significantly, particularly in regions with stringent environmental regulations.

Technological advancements have enhanced the capabilities of transcritical CO2 systems, allowing them to function efficiently in warmer climates, which was previously a limitation. This has opened up new opportunities for market growth in regions such as North America and parts of Asia Pacific. The increasing emphasis on sustainability in corporate strategies and stricter environmental regulations worldwide are expected to propel market growth during the forecast period. Moreover, companies investing in this technology are poised to benefit from environmental compliance and cost savings.

Transcritical CO2 Systems for Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Market Report Highlights

Based on commercial application, in 2024, the supermarkets & hypermarkets segment led the transcritical CO2 systems for commercial and industrial refrigeration market, representing 40.3% of revenue share. The market growth for this segment is driven by factors such as large refrigeration needs, environmental sustainability goals, and compliance with low-GWP refrigerant regulations.

By industrial application, the market is segmented into food & beverage processing, cold storage warehouses, chemical & pharmaceutical, and other industrial applications. The other industrial applications segment is expected to register a CAGR of 17.2% due to its increasing demand in sectors such as retail, data centers, and others.

Europe dominated the market in 2024, fueled by strict environmental regulations and a strong focus on sustainability. Policies such as the F-Gas Regulation mandate reducing high-GWP refrigerant use, boosting the adoption of eco-friendly CO2 systems.

A few global key market players are CO2 Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; FRASCOLD SPA; ADVANSOR A/S; MAYEKAWA MFG. CO., LTD.; ALFA LAVAL; Hussmann Corporation; Emerson Electric Co.; BITZER; Danfoss GmbH; Baltimore Aircoil Company Inc.; Carrier Corporate; Henry Group Industries; Hillphoenix (A Dover Company); Kysor Warren (Epta S.p.a); and EVAPCO, Inc.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the transcritical CO2 systems for commercial and industrial refrigeration market report on the basis of commercial application, industrial application, and region:

By Commercial Application Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

• Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Hotels & Restaurants
• Other Retail Stores

By Industrial Application Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

• Food & Beverage Processing
• Cold Storage Warehouses
• Chemical & Pharmaceutical
• Other Industrial Applications

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

• North America
• US
• Canada
• Europe
• Germany
• UK
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• Russia
• Netherlands
• Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Australia
• Malaysia
• Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Argentina
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• Israel
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa