Ammonia Refrigerants Global Market Report 2026

Ammonia refrigerant (R-717) is a natural refrigerant derived from ammonia (NH3) that provides high cooling efficiency and excellent thermodynamic performance in industrial and commercial refrigeration systems. It has zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and zero global warming potential (GWP), making it an environmentally friendly and sustainable refrigeration solution.

The primary components of ammonia refrigerants include compressors, condensers, evaporators, valves and controls, and other components. Compressors refer to the primary refrigeration system components that compress ammonia refrigerant vapor to increase its pressure and enable efficient heat transfer throughout the refrigeration cycle. These systems utilize refrigerant types including anhydrous ammonia, aqueous ammonia, and ammonia blends. They are configured as recirculated systems, direct expansion systems, pumped liquid systems, and gravity-flooded systems and are used in applications including industrial refrigeration, cold storage warehouses, food and beverage processing, dairy and ice cream production, pharmaceutical refrigeration, chemical and petrochemical processing, ice rinks and sports facilities, and refrigerated transportation.

Tariffs are influencing the ammonia refrigerant market by increasing the cost of imported compressors, condensers, evaporators, valves, control systems, and heat exchange components required for industrial refrigeration systems. This is slowing the deployment and modernization of refrigeration facilities, particularly in regions dependent on imported refrigeration equipment such as Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. Equipment-intensive segments, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, and industrial refrigeration applications, are experiencing the greatest impact due to global supply chain dependencies. However, tariffs are also encouraging local manufacturing, regional supplier diversification, and increased investment in domestic refrigeration equipment production, creating long-term resilience in the market.

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The ammonia refrigerants market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.49 billion in 2025 to $6.98 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth during the historic period was driven by increasing demand for industrial refrigeration, growing expansion of cold storage infrastructure, rising food and beverage processing activities, increasing adoption of natural refrigerants, and growing pharmaceutical cold chain requirements.

The ammonia refrigerants market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.22 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth during the forecast period is driven by growing investment in sustainable refrigeration systems, rising demand for energy-efficient cooling solutions, increasing expansion of refrigerated logistics networks, growing modernization of industrial refrigeration facilities, and increasing demand for environmentally compliant refrigerants. Major trends during the forecast period include increasing adoption of high-efficiency ammonia refrigeration systems, growing demand for low-charge ammonia refrigeration technologies, rising integration of advanced leak detection systems, expansion of energy-efficient industrial refrigeration infrastructure, and increasing development of compact ammonia refrigeration solutions.

The expansion of cold storage and refrigerated warehousing infrastructure is expected to propel the growth of the ammonia refrigerant market going forward. Cold storage and refrigerated warehousing infrastructure refers to temperature-controlled facilities designed to store perishable products, including food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, under refrigerated or frozen conditions. The growth of cold storage and refrigerated warehousing infrastructure is driven by the rapid expansion of the food processing and e-commerce grocery sectors, which require dependable temperature-controlled storage and distribution systems. Ammonia refrigerants support cold storage and refrigerated warehousing infrastructure by providing energy-efficient and reliable cooling for large-scale temperature-controlled facilities, ensuring product preservation and operational efficiency. For instance, in November 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a US-based federal statistical agency, more than 800 commercial and public refrigerated storage warehouses across the 48 states, each storing refrigerated products for 30 days or longer, made up the target population. Therefore, the expansion of cold storage and refrigerated warehousing infrastructure is driving the growth of the ammonia refrigerant market.

Major companies operating in the ammonia refrigerants market are focusing on introducing advanced low-charge ammonia refrigeration systems to enhance energy efficiency, reduce refrigerant charge requirements, and improve operational flexibility across industrial applications. Low-charge ammonia refrigeration systems are advanced cooling technologies that reduce ammonia inventory while maintaining high refrigeration performance and safety standards. For instance, in November 2023, EVAPCO, a US-based industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturer, launched Versa Split, the world's first packaged low-charge ammonia (R-717) mega-split refrigeration system. The system is designed for industrial refrigeration facilities supporting up to six remote direct expansion (DX) evaporators operating at different temperatures and providing refrigeration capacities of up to 165 TR. It features a low ammonia charge of 4 to 6 lbs/TR, flexible roof or ground-level installation, variable-speed capacity control, and advanced industrial programmable logic controller (PLC)-based controls, enabling greater efficiency, safety, and versatility for both new and retrofit refrigeration installations.

In June 2023, Johnson Controls, an Ireland-based provider of smart building and industrial refrigeration solutions, acquired M&M Carnot for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Johnson Controls aims to strengthen its portfolio of natural refrigerant technologies, broaden its industrial refrigeration offerings, and enhance its capabilities in sustainable cooling solutions. M&M Carnot is a Canada-based manufacturer of natural refrigerant refrigeration systems, including low-charge ammonia (R-717) and carbon dioxide (CO2) refrigeration technologies for industrial and commercial applications.

Major companies operating in the ammonia refrigerants market are BITZER Kuhlmaschinenbau GmbH, Clauger SA, Daikin Industries Ltd., Danfoss A/S, Dorin S.p.A., Emerson Electric Co., EVAPCO Inc., GEA Group AG, Guntner GmbH & Co. KG, Hussmann Corporation, Johnson Controls International plc, Mayekawa Mfg. Co. Ltd., Parker Hannifin Corporation, Star Refrigeration Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the dominating region in the ammonia refrigerants market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ammonia refrigerants market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the ammonia refrigerants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The ammonia refrigerant market consists of sales of ammonia refrigeration packages, air coolers, refrigerant receivers, oil separators, and purge units. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including industrial refrigeration system manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Ammonia Refrigerants Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Component: Compressors; Condensers; Evaporators; Valves And Controls; Other Components
• 2) By Type: Anhydrous Ammonia; Aqueous Ammonia; Ammonia Blends
• 3) By System Type: Recirculated Systems; Direct Expansion Systems; Pumped Liquid Systems; Gravity Flooded Systems
• 4) By Application: Industrial Refrigeration; Cold Storage Warehouses; Food And Beverage Processing; Dairy And Ice Cream Production; Pharmaceutical Refrigeration; Chemical And Petrochemical Processing; Ice Rinks And Sports Facilities; Refrigerated Transportation
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Compressors: Reciprocating Compressors; Screw Compressors; Centrifugal Compressors; Scroll Compressors; Rotary Compressors
• 2) By Condensers: Evaporative Condensers; Air Cooled Condensers; Water Cooled Condensers; Shell And Tube Condensers; Plate Condensers
• 3) By Evaporators: Flooded Evaporators; Dry Expansion Evaporators; Shell And Tube Evaporators; Plate Evaporators; Air Cooling Evaporators
• 4) By Valves And Controls: Expansion Valves; Pressure Regulating Valves; Solenoid Valves; Safety Relief Valves; Electronic Control Systems
• 5) By Other Components: Receivers; Oil Separators; Heat Exchangers; Pumps; Refrigerant Piping Systems
• Companies Mentioned: BITZER Kuhlmaschinenbau GmbH; Clauger SA; Daikin Industries Ltd.; Danfoss A/S; Dorin S.p.A.; Emerson Electric Co.; EVAPCO Inc.; GEA Group AG; Guntner GmbH & Co. KG; Hussmann Corporation; Johnson Controls International plc; Mayekawa Mfg. Co. Ltd.; Parker Hannifin Corporation; Star Refrigeration Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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