PUBLISHER: KBV Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1871397
PUBLISHER: KBV Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1871397
The Asia Pacific Tankless Water Heater Market would witness market growth of 10.2% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).
The China market dominated the Asia Pacific Tankless Water Heater Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $837.8 million by 2032. The Japan market is registering a CAGR of 9.5% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The India market would showcase a CAGR of 11% during (2025 - 2032). The China and Japan led the Asia Pacific Tankless Water Heater Market by Country with a market share of 36.9% and 18.9% in 2024. The Singapore market is expected to witness a CAGR of 12.3% during throughout the forecast period.
The Asia-Pacific tankless water heater market is expanding rapidly, driven by urbanisation, rising incomes, and growing regulatory emphasis on energy efficiency. Historically dominated by storage-tank systems, the region is now transitioning toward compact, high-efficiency, and smart-enabled tankless units. Regulatory developments-such as Singapore's 2025 MEPS for all household water heaters and Japan's METI standards targeting higher thermal efficiency-are accelerating adoption and innovation. Markets like India and Southeast Asia are also embracing tankless systems for space-saving and energy-efficient applications in urban housing. The convergence of policy momentum, technological advancement, and shifting consumer behaviour has made tankless systems a mainstream alternative to traditional models.
Strategically, manufacturers are focusing on compliance, localisation, and digital innovation to strengthen competitiveness across diverse markets. Companies are expanding local production, customising designs to regional needs, and building strong installer and retail ecosystems. Education and awareness initiatives emphasising lifecycle savings and retrofit suitability are helping overcome traditional barriers. As hybrid and condensing technologies mature and smart-home integration increases, tankless systems are emerging as key components of Asia-Pacific's sustainable, energy-efficient housing landscape, marking the segment's evolution from niche to mass-market relevance.
Product Outlook
Based on Product, the market is segmented into Electric, and Gas. The Electric market segment dominated the China Tankless Water Heater Market by Product is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.9 % during the forecast period thereby continuing its dominance until 2032. Also, The Gas market is anticipated to grow as a CAGR of 10.1 % during the forecast period during (2025 - 2032).
Application Outlook
Based on Application, the market is segmented into Residential, and Commercial. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7% over the projection period, the Residential Market, dominate the India Tankless Water Heater Market by Application in 2024 and would be a prominent market until 2032. The Commercial market is expected to witness a CAGR of 11.7% during (2025 - 2032).
Country Outlook
As cities grow, incomes rise, and people want energy-efficient, space-saving solutions, China's tankless water heater market is growing quickly. China's dense urban housing and modernization trends make compact on-demand units a good choice. They provide instant hot water and cut down on standby losses. The China Energy Label program and other government programs are raising awareness and encouraging people to buy energy-efficient appliances. Models that run on both electricity and gas are growing, thanks to strong domestic manufacturing and innovation. But there are still problems, such as higher upfront costs, installers with different levels of experience, and differences in service between regions. Competition is getting tougher between cost-effective domestic companies and high-end international brands. To be successful, companies need to focus on localization, training installers, and providing great after-sales service. Tankless systems are becoming an important part of China's modern, energy-conscious housing landscape as people learn more about them.
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Asia Pacific Tankless Water Heater Market Report Segmentation
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