Global Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Market Size By Type (Air Source And Geothermal), By Capacity (Up to 500 LT, 500-1,000 LT, Above 1,000 LT), By Storage (Up to 10 kW, 10-20 kW, 20-30 kW), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Market Size And Forecast

Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Market size was valued at USD 1.5 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.5 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.54% from 2026 to 2032.

Factors driving the growth of the heat pump water heater market include energy-efficient technology along with the usage of non-conventional sources of energy to heat the water. The Global Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Market Definition

Heat Pump is a heating device that transfers heating energy from the source to the target i.e. heat sink. Heat pumps move thermal energy in the opposite direction of spontaneous heat transfer, by absorbing heat from a cold space and releasing it to a warmer one. The common heat pump design involves four main components viz. a condenser, an expansion valve, an evaporator, and a compressor. The heat pump also has domestic applications like domestic water heaters in the kitchen, bathrooms, laundering area, etc. Heat pump water heaters use electricity to move heat from one place to another instead of generating heat directly. Therefore, they can be two to three times more energy-efficient than conventional electric resistance water heaters. To move the heat, heat pumps work like a refrigerator in reverse.

Heat pump water heaters will not operate efficiently in a cold space. They tend to cool the spaces they are in. You can also install an air-source heat pump system that combines heating, cooling, and water heating. These combination systems pull their heat indoors from the outdoor air in the winter and from the indoor air in the summer. Because they remove heat from the air, any type of air-source heat pump system works more efficiently in a warm climate.

Global Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Market Overview

Factors driving the growth of the heat pump water heater market include the energy efficient technology along with the usage of non conventional sources of energy to heat the water. In addition, supportive regulations and grants for using renewable sources of energy in different applications are also expected to play a key role in the growth of this market during the forecast period. The production and consumption of energy lead to the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2), which is released in substantial amounts through the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

Many countries are aiming to reduce their primary energy demand due to the increasing CO2 emissions and implement policies to restrict the emission of greenhouse gases. Heat pump water heater is one of the most promising technologies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A heat pump water heater offers an energy-efficient way to provide heating through aerothermal and geothermal technologies. Exhaust air, groundwater, and surface water (lake, river, or pond) are the other examples of commonly used heat sources. Heat pump water heaters take the ambient heat from air, water, and ground at low temperatures and increase the water temperature level through energy input, mostly from electricity. To heat the water, air source, or water source heat pump uses 66 to 80% of the heat from renewable heat sources in the environment and 20 to 33% electrical energy for the heat pump compressor. Hence, carbon emissions associated with energy consumption and generation can be reduced significantly by using heat pump water heater systems instead of fossil fuel-based systems. This is driving the increase in the number of installation of heat pump water heaters in residential, commercial, and industrial segments.

The restraints,such as Lack of awareness regarding benefits of heat pump water heaters in developing and underdeveloped countries, could become one of the critical hinderers for market growth. The awareness regarding energy efficiency, cost efficiency, and environmental benefits of heat pump water heaters is low among all end-user segments. This is because they are typically perceived to be expensive, which acts as a restraint for market penetration in developing as well as underdeveloped economies. There is also a lack of awareness regarding the opportunities that heat pump water heaters provide for energy conservation and reduction of CO2 emissions.

Global Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Market: Segmentation Analysis

The Global Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Market is segmented based on Type, Capacity, Storage, and Geography.

Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Market, By Type

• Air Source
• Geothermal

Based on Type, the market is bifurcated into Air Source and Geothermal. The air source segment is estimated to be the largest- segment of the heat pump water heater market, by type, from 2020 to 2026. The demand for air source heat pumps is growing majorly in the residential sector owing to its low installation cost and environmental friendly technology.

Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Market, By Capacity

• Up to 500 LT

500-1,000 LT

• Above 1,000 LT

Based on Capacity, the market is bifurcated into Up to 500 LT, 500-1,000 LT, Above 1,000 LT. The Up to 500 LT segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. Small individual heat pump water heaters of up to 500 liters capacity are used in the hospitality sector for holiday homes and motels as they ensure interruption-free availability of hot water for bathing, personal laundry, etc. applications.

Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Market, By Storage

• Up to 10 kW

10-20 kW

20-30 kW

30-100 kW

10-150 kW

• Above 150 kW

Based on Storage, the market is bifurcated into Up to 10 kW, 10-20 kW, 20-30 kW, 30-100 kW, 10-150 kW, Above 150 kW. The 10-20kW segment is estimated to dominate the market from 2020 to 2026. In the residential sector, the requirement of instant hot water has been rising at a significant rate. Heat pump water heater with 10-20 kW rated capacity are easy to use, offer high operational efficiency.

Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world
• On the basis of Regional analysis, the Global Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the world. Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the heat pump water heater market during the forecast period as owing to the increase in the use of renewable energy and energy efficient products. The region is home to a number of emerging economies such as China, India, New Zealand, and Malaysia. These countries are taking various initiatives to enhance the installation of heat pump water heaters in order to increase energy efficiency and reduce environmental pollution.

Key Players

The "Global Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Market" study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Midea Group, RHEEM Manufacturing Company, Daikin, A.O. Smith Corporation, Bosch Industries, Ingersoll Rand, Viessmann Group, NIBE Energy Systems, Valliant Group, and Mitsubishi Electric.

• The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements
• In August 2020, Panasonic Corporation collaborated with Systemair on technology to launch heating and cooling goods in order to provide its clients with more HVAC product options, including heat pumps. For these products, each company will have their own sales channels and branding.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• In May 2019, RHEEM Manufacturing Company acquired Intergas, a manufacturer of high-efficiency residential gas boilers and water heaters. The acquisition will assist the company in obtaining a first-class platform in the European heating and hot water sector as well as a rise in market share.
• Product Launches and Product Expansions
• In July 2020, Daikin launched Daikin SmartSource, a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) for heat pumps that provides efficient and cost-effective cooling and heating in all situations by using 100% fresh outside air. It also uses a water source heat pump's hot gas reheat coil in addition to the unit's primary DX coil to improve heat pump efficiency.
• In August 2020, Bosch Thermotechnology launched the Bosch Tronic 3000, a line of electric instantaneous water heaters that significantly reduce hot water wait times in light commercial applications. The new series, which includes four new types, is the first stage in Bosch's intended cutting-edge, new dynamic electric instantaneous water heater portfolio.
• In August 2020, AO Smith has announced the release of MiniBot, a 3-litre quick water heater with a unique design and revolutionary technologies. Glass covering protects the incoloy heating element, preventing scale formation and extending the heating element's life even in the worst water conditions.