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The demand for microchannel heat exchangers (MCHE) is mainly driven by manufacturing industry, residential, and commercial application owing to an increase in commercialization and urbanization. Increase in construction, automobile, and power generation industry also drives the microchannel heat exchanger (MCHE) market.
The global microchannel heat exchanger market is projected to grow at 8.72% CAGR during the forecast period, 2018–2023. In 2017, the global MCHE market was led by Asia-Pacific with a 36.5% share, followed by Europe and North America with shares of 27.5% and 21.8%, respectively.
The global MCHE market has been segmented based on end item, application, end-use, phase, and region. On the basis of end item, the market has been segmented into chiller, heat pump, air handling unit, fan coil units, and others. The heat pump segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. In 2017, the heat pump segment held 36.21% share of the global MCHE market. On the basis of application, the market has been segmented into, residential, commercial, and refrigerated transport. The commercial segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. In 2017, the commercial segment held a 42.28% share of the global MCHE market. Based on end-use, the market is segmented as HVACR, refrigerated transport, food processing, power, and others. The HVACR segment held the largest market share of 36.51% in 2017. On the basis of phase, the market is further segmented into single-phase and two-phase. The single-phase segment is expected to grow at a faster rate during the forecast period. In 2017, the single-phase segment held 55.2% share of the global MCHE market.
Microchannel Heat Exchanger Market is a key focus area for market intelligence and strategic research.
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MCHEs are multi-pass parallel flow heat exchangers that comprise three parts namely, manifolds, multi-port tubes with less than 1 mm hydraulic diameter, and fins. These devices are used to heat or cool fluids by transferring heat between two or more fluids. MCHEs are highly efficient with the refrigerant flowing in microchannels. They are used in residential and commercial air conditioning systems and refrigeration equipment. MCHE products are deployed in various industries, including automotive, oil & gas, and chemical processing.
These heat exchangers offer improved efficiency by consuming 30% less refrigerant, improved coefficient of performance by around 10%, and are more lightweight and compact as compared to traditional heat exchangers.
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View Subscription PlansThis report applies a rigorous multi-stage research process combining primary interviews, secondary data sources, and bottom-up market modelling to ensure accuracy and completeness across all segments and geographies.
Base Year
2017
Historical Period
2016 – 2016
Forecast Period
2018 – 2023
Primary Interviews
150+
Historical data (2016–2017) and forecast period (2017–2023)
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
The global microchannel heat exchanger (MCHE) market is characterized by the presence of many global, regional, and local vendors. The market is highly competitive with all the players constantly competing to gain market share. Intense competition, rapid advances in technology, frequent changes in government policies, and stringent environmental regulations are some of the key factors that could restrain market growth. The vendors compete based on cost, product quality, reliability, and aftermarket services. It is crucial for vendors to provide cost-effective and efficient communication devices to survive and succeed in an intensely competitive market environment.
The growth of the market vendors is dependent on market conditions, government support, and industrial development. Thus, the vendors should focus on expanding geographically and improving services. Kaltra, Welcon Inc, Shanghai Shenglin M&E Technology Co Ltd, Evapco Inc, Climetal SL, Modine Manufacturing Company, Danfoss, Zhejiang DUNAN Artificial Environment Co Ltd, Sanhua, Vacuum Process Engineering, and Sumitomo Precision Products Co Ltd are some of the major companies in the market. These companies compete in terms of availability, quality, price, and technology. They are primarily focused on product development, as their key strategy in the global microchannel heat exchanger (MCHE) market. Although the international players are dominating the market, regional and foreign players with small market shares also have a significant presence. The international players may strengthen their presence in the global market by heavily investing in product development during the forecast period. The improvement of the global economic scenario, owing to the combined efforts to enhance infrastructure in emerging nations, is expected to fuel the market growth during the forecast period. This makes it an ideal time for the companies to offer MCHE products and increase their market shares, globally.
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Analytical insights on Microchannel Heat Exchanger Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
Microchannel Heat Exchanger Market represents a significant market opportunity with multiple growth drivers across regions and segments.
The global demand for Microchannel Heat Exchanger is driven by the rise in demand for MCHE in the manufacturing industry and the rapid growth in the global construction industry. Moreover, technological advancements in MCHEs has fueled the market growth.
MCHEs have a wide range of applications in industries including power stations, chemical plants, petrochemical plants, refineries, sewage treatment, automobiles, and aerospace. According to statistical reports from the World Bank, the value additions from global manufacturing sector grew from USD 12.38 trillion in 2016 to USD 13.49 trillion in 2017. The growth in manufacturing sector is further expected to continue during the forecast period primarily due to the increase in demand for manufactured goods, globally. Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period, owing to the increase in industrial production in the countries of China and India.
Additionally, due to the reduced labor costs, multi-national companies are seeking opportunities to set-up their manufacturing base in these countries for higher profits. For instance, in December 2018, Boeing inaugurated its new factory in Zhoushan, China. The factory has been built to deliver 7,700 planes to China in the next 20 years with an estimated cost of about USD 1.2 trillion. MCHEs will have various applications in aircraft, including water heating and fuel heating prior to combustion.
Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association showcases the increase in demand for automobiles between 2016 and 2017. The growth is expected to further continue during the forecast period, primarily due to the increasing purchasing power of the customers, globally.
MCHEs are primarily used in automotive radiators to cool down the liquid passing through it, which is subsequently used for maintaining the engine temperature during operations. Radiators are important parts of automobiles and as the global demand for automobiles grows, the demand for MCHE market is also expected to grow, globally. Additionally, the repair and maintenance of existing automobiles is also expected to substantially raise the demand for MCHE during the forecast period.
Based on these factors, the increasing demand for MCHE in the manufacturing sector is expected to substantially impact the growth of the global microchannel heat exchanger (MCHE) market during the forecast period.
As industrial automation is growing, manufacturers are taking steps to incorporate advanced technologies to improve plant efficiency, which will have a high impact on the global microchannel heat exchanger market during the beginning of the forecast period. As environmental norms are expected to increase in the next few years and it is expected to lead to the stagnation in the growth of the industrial sector, making the impact on the global MCHE market moderate by the end of the forecast period.
Traditional HVAC coils are used in a wide number of applications, such as industrial & commercial refrigeration, mobile air conditioning, heat pumps, and commercial & residential air conditioning. Over the years many traditional HVAC coils have become obsolete and replacing them would involve high costs for the end users. However, this is an opportunity for MCHE manufacturers to design custom-fit equipment, which can efficiently replace the existing coils. Incorporating MCHEs in existing equipment can substantially reduce the weight of the equipment and advanced analytics tools can be used to monitor the functioning of the MCHE for further improvement processes.
Urban cities, where HVAC installations is the highest, have limited spaces and replacing existing coils with MCHE can reduce the space occupied by the coils. Additionally, installations of MCHE in industries will further contribute improve the efficiency of the plant. Therefore, the ongoing developments within HVAC industry, and the transition from HVAC to MCHE, is an opportunity in the market.
Some of the raw materials used in the manufacturing of MCHE include aluminum, stainless steel, copper, titanium, and Inconel. Raw material prices may vary from time to time, which eventually adds to the final manufacturing cost of MCHE. The raw material prices are highly regulated and are liable to change regularly. This is a major concern for manufacturers as their manufacturing cost is impacted by these changes. In most cases when raw material prices increase, the price of the final product also increases for the clients. For instance, price of aluminum had reached about USD 1.18 per pound in April 2018, which in March 2019, came down to about USD 0.66 per pound. The price of copper had been fluctuating between USD 2.5 to USD 3.5, between April 2018 and March 2019. The fluctuation in the raw material prices can be a hinderance in the growth of global microchannel heat exchanger (MCHE) market during the forecast period.
Currently, the varying costs associated with manufacturing MCHE has a high impact on the demand for MCHE in many price-sensitive countries and small and mid-sized industries. However, the growing spending capacity of the end-use industries, increasing government focus on encouraging the use of advanced MCHE, and product development strategies to minimize costs, are expected to decrease the impact of the volatile raw material prices during the forecast period. Therefore, the impact of the restraint on the MCHE market is expected to shift from high to moderate over the forecast period.
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Profiles of 108 companies operating in the Microchannel Heat Exchanger Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
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Evapco
Evapco Inc is primarily manufactures, develops, and provides services for heat transfer equipment for HVACR and industrial processes. The company operates through four business segments including commercial HVAC, industrial process, power generation, and industrial refrigeration. The industrial refrigeration segment offers the MCHE products to the clients. The company’s heat exchanger product line primarily consists of coils for various end-use industries. Additionally, the company also offers epoxy electro coating for protecting the coils from corrosion. Evapco also offers the Microchannel Select Software, which can help clients in product selection, product drawings, performance printouts, and generating product ratings. Evapco has its offices in the regions of Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America. The company’s major branch offices are located in the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, South Africa, and the US. The company supplies its products through a global network of 170 offices. Additionally, the company has 24 manufacturing plants spread across 10 countries. Evapco has a 60,000 square feet research center in Taneytown, the US. The center has eight environmental test chambers for testing various cooling equipment.
Sanhua
Sanhua is a leading manufacturer of HVACR controls and components as well as it is an OEM in automotive, appliance, and HVAC&R industries. The company primarily delivers standard controls and line components, aftermarket products, customized controls & line components, electronic controls, and products for household refrigerators. The company offers products and services for a wide range of applications, which include commercial air conditioning, commercial refrigeration, heat pumps, and home appliances. Sanhua has business unit in China and South Korea with presence in countries, such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Chile, and the US. The major competitors of the company in the market are Danfoss (Denmark), Modine Manufacturing Company (US), Zhejiang DUNAN Artificial Environment co., LTD (China), and Kaltra (Germany).
Vacuum Process Engineering
Vacuum Process Engineering is one of the leaders in offering products and services integrated with metallurgy and innovative technology. It is also focused on technological advancement in terms of joining/bonding, specialized coatings, advanced thermal processing, and unique assembly methods. It provides precision brazing, diffusion bonding, thin film coating, heat treating, and contract manufacturing services. The company manufactures diffusion bonded microchannel heat exchangers for a wide range of applications. The company also provides retro-reflectors, metal sheets, tubes, heat exchangers, and turnkey assembly products for production, testing, and analysis. The company operates at two locations namely, California, and Massachusetts. The company has five major competitors in the market, including Modine Manufacturing Company (US), Danfoss (Denmark), Sanhua (US), Welcon (Japan), and Goldstone HVACR INC (Canada).
Climetal SL
Climetal SL is engaged in the business of designing and manufacturing heat exchangers for end users including HVACR, automobiles, trains, and power plants. The company manufactures both fin & tube heat exchangers and aluminum brazed heat exchangers. Additionally, the company also manufactures customized equipment for its clients. The company operates through two segments including products & services. The company offers its MCHE products through the product segment. Climetal has an extensive range of aftermarket condensers for the automotive industry. Some of the major companies that form its clientele are Alfa Romeo, BMW AG, Groupe Renault, Fiat Italy SPA, and Volvo Car Corporation.
Welcon
Welcon is primarily engaged in the business of developing and manufacturing thermal management systems and related technologies. The company operates through two business segments including technology and products. Welcon offers microchannel heat exchangers through its product segment. Some of the other major products the company offers are liquid-cooling heat sink, wel-heat ribbon, and wel-therm. Under the technology segment, the company offers solution engineering, diffusion bonding, and thermal fluid design. Some of the applications for Welcon’s microchannel heat exchangers (MCHE) include industrial heat recovery, chiller, air-conditioner, fuel cell, and vehicles. Additionally, the company also offers custom made MCHE for its clients. Welcon manufactures its products through two plants, one of which was inaugurated in April 2015. Welcon, is a major supplier for microchannel heat exchanger and has a large share of the Japan MCHE market.
Kaltra
Kaltra is engaged in developing and supplying thermal management systems and cooling equiment to its clients. Kaltra’s equipment can be used in critical application areas, such as data centers, contaminant-free areas, processing plants, and other areas where energy efficiency are major needed factors. The company operates through two business segments, namely, product and services. Kaltra offers MCHE equipment under the product segment. Some of the other products the company offers include air-cooled chillers, free cooling chillers, water-cooled chillers, precision air-conditioning, condensers, and dry coolers. Kaltra has 9 sales offices in Europe in the countries of Austria, Germany, and Ireland, 7 of which are located in Germany. In Germany the company has its sales offices located in Munchen, Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Dusseldorf, and Mannheim. Some of the major competitors of Kaltra include Hilgefort GmbH, Jumag Dampferzeuger GmbH, Borsig GmbH, and Tranter GmbH.
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