Magnetic Refrigeration Market

Industry Overview

The Global Magnetic Refrigeration Market is rapidly expanding, with a projected CAGR of 106.5% during the forecast period. As of 2023, the market was valued at USD 3.88 Billion, but is expected to grow to USD 8.3 Billion by 2030. This innovative cooling technology relies on the magnetocaloric effect (MCE), enabling it to achieve very low temperatures and be integrated into traditional refrigeration systems. Compared to conventional gas pressure refrigeration, magnetic refrigeration offers enhanced security, reduced noise pollution, and increased efficiency. As a result, it is extensively used in large-scale communication applications, such as cooling infrared sensors in surveillance satellites. Additionally, magnetic refrigeration is an environmentally friendly alternative, as it does not require ozone-depleting coolant gases and produces less carbon dioxide.

Industry Trends

There is a decline in demand for refrigeration in hotels and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. This decline may be compensated by increased demand for refrigerators and freezers to store massive quantities of food. In overcrowded hospitals, refrigeration systems are also in high demand to prevent drugs and vaccines from spoiling, as well as to keep virus-infected patients stable. Increasing energy demand in data centers necessitates the use of an efficient magnetic refrigeration system to offer effective cooling.

Market Segmentation

Insight by Product

• Refrigeration Systems
  • Refrigerators
  • Cabinet Displays
  • Freezers
  • Ice Cream Cabinets
  • Beverage Coolers
• Air Conditioning Systems
  • Mobile Air Conditioners
  • Chillers
  • Stationary Air Conditioners

The refrigeration systems is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period owing to surge in temperature and increased COVID-19 cases globally will accelerate the growth of the refrigeration segment. This is due to the fact that people are stuck indoors for longer periods of time, leading to an increased need for refrigerators and coolers. Furthermore, the need for refrigerators is increasing as consumers are focusing on health and hygiene, preferring anti-bacterial products, boosting the global magnetic refrigeration market growth.

Insight by Application

• Commercial
• Domestic
• Industrial
  • Food & Beverages
  • Healthcare
• Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Marine

The commercial application will contribute the largest share in the market as magnetic refrigeration saves energy, enhances the quality and safety of food with refrigeration maintenance, and decrease the costly emergency risks. These all factors will drive the growth of the segment.

The surging adoption in automotive and industrial applications will proliferate the growth of the magnetic refrigeration market. The design and operating characteristics of an active magnetic regenerative refrigerator meet the needs of a vehicle while consuming the least amount of electricity and weighing the least amount of weight.

This technology is employed in the operation of an electric vehicle that runs on batteries. The behavior of a magnetocaloric regenerator is linked to the flow of circulating fluid in order to maximize system efficiency. This technique is expected to replace vapor-compression technology in the future because of advances in energy efficiency, compactness, noise level, and reduced environmental concerns.

Global Magnetic Refrigeration Market Report Coverage

Industry Dynamics

Growth Drivers

Surge in initiatives by the government to adopt green technology

The growing awareness regarding ozone depletion and carbon emissions has led to the implementation of strict regulations concerning the utilization of environmentally friendly magnetic refrigeration systems. This, in turn, is driving the expansion of the market. Furthermore, the target market for magnetic refrigeration is expected to flourish due to heightened government pressure in numerous countries to minimize the usage of hazardous greenhouse gases in various sectors such as hotels, retail stores, bakeries, confectioneries, and restaurants. Consequently, the escalating focus on green technology will propel the market growth of magnetic refrigeration systems.

Several other factors contribute to the advancement of the magnetic refrigeration market. These include reduced maintenance costs resulting from decreased rotation of unit parts, a compact design that optimizes space utilization, increased adoption of cold chain infrastructure, growth in the retail sector, and the availability of highly energy-efficient solutions. All these factors combined will accelerate the development of the magnetic refrigeration industry.

Challenges

Lack of awareness about the benefits associated with the Magnetic Refrigeration System

Magnetic refrigeration is still in its early stages of development that has yet to be commercialized. Once a clean energy technology has been developed and determined to have a strong market competitor potential, the attention switches to creating the market by increasing product awareness and demand. Early adopters may be willing to buy the technology as soon as it becomes available, but it will take a lot of work to reach the average consumer, who is generally resistant to change. As a result, increasing public knowledge of the technological, energy-saving, and environmental benefits of magnetic refrigeration is imperative.

The massive cost of equipment and increased initial cost of acquisition may hamper the growth of the magnetic refrigeration system industry. Limited availability of magnetocaloric materials, which are employed in the manufacture of magnetic freezers may further stymie the growth of the industry.

Opportunities

The increased deployment of magnetic refrigeration in the transportation and industrial sector will create tremendous opportunities for product manufacturers in the magnetic refrigeration industry. Furthermore, the rising prevalence of magnetic refrigeration in commercial sectors like shops, offices, and malls along with modern cooling techniques displayed in beverage coolers, domestic or commercial fridges, are creating tremendous opportunities for prominent stakeholders in the magnetic refrigeration market.

Geographic Overview

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific (APAC)
• Rest of the World (RoW)

Europe contributes the largest share in the magnetic refrigeration market owing to increased initiatives by the government to decrease ozone depletion and reduce global warming by the ban on high-GWP refrigerants. Furthermore, the prominence of well-established players along with increased demand for packaged and processed foods will create potential prospects in the region.

Asia-Pacific is expected to have a high CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increased significance of magnetic refrigeration, rising awareness about global warming, growing population, and development of several end-use verticals.

Competitive Insight

Magnetic refrigeration is a highly consolidated market. The prominent players in the magnetic refrigeration market have taken necessary initiatives to enhance the precision, reliability, performance of the nonregenerative magnetic refrigeration system. Also, the market is likely to grow extremely competitive throughout the forecast period as a result of anticipated mergers and acquisitions and new product development by major companies. Product development is being pursued by market participants in order to increase their market share and achieve traction in the global marketplace. Companies are entering into several strategies such as acquisition, product launches, R&D, partnerships, and collaborations to gain market share.

Ubiblue is a company established in France that specializes in magnetic refrigeration. On the basis of the magneto-caloric effect, they design and manufacture unique and reversible refrigeration equipment and specialize in cooling and waste heat chillers. Their cooling gadgets do not use any refrigerant gas and save a lot of energy.  Thus, the Ubiblues device is a handy and versatile application that was originally created for commercial refrigeration but can be used for a variety of cooling and heating applications.

MAGNOTHERM is a Darmstadt-based spin-off that creates extremely efficient and long-lasting cooling solutions based on magnetic materials. They are able to make refrigeration commercially viable owing to their extensive understanding of producing, processing, and implementing magnetocaloric materials on the one hand, and building cost-effective and high-performance magnetic refrigeration systems on the other. MAGNOTHERM's next-generation cooling solutions are based on years of pioneering research on first-order magnetocaloric materials and recycling permanent magnets. They pioneer magnetic refrigeration based on multi-physical simulations, additive manufacturing processes, and short testing cycles as a deep tech start-up.

Recent Development by Key Players

In April 2022, MAGNOTHERM introduces the second generation of magnetic refrigeration machines, which is half the weight, half the size, and half the price of their predecessors along with energy efficient.

In June 2021, VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC) has announced a collaboration with EuroGroup to build local manufacturing within the Americas (USMCA). In order to better support important customers in the aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors with electric motor and generator applications, the two firms have invested in production and extended development capabilities in the United States. This extension of VAC's soft magnetic alloy capacity, which now includes cobalt iron stator solutions, along with EuroGroup's considerable stamping and manufacturing expertise, provides USMCA clients with a locally integrated supply chain of high-performance solutions.

Key Players Covered in the Report

Some of the prominent players in the global magnetic refrigeration industry include Ubiblue, Camfridge Ltd., Astronautics Corporation of America, Haier Group, BASF SE, Toshiba Corporation, VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG, MAGNOTHERM, General Electric, and Whirlpool Corporation.

The Magnetic Refrigeration Market research includes a comprehensive market segmentation analysis as well as projections for the analysis period 2025-2030.

Segments Covered in the Report

By Product

• Refrigeration Systems
  • Refrigerators
  • Cabinet Displays
  • Freezers
  • Ice Cream Cabinets
  • Beverage Coolers
• Air Conditioning Systems
  • Mobile Air Conditioners
  • Chillers
  • Stationary Air Conditioners

By Application

• Commercial
• Domestic
• Industrial
  • Food & Beverages
  • Healthcare
• Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Marine

Region Covered in the Report

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific (APAC)
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the World (RoW)
  • Brazil
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • U.A.E.
  • Other Countries

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1.    Research Overview

        1.1.    The Report Offers
        1.2.    Market Coverage
                1.2.1.    By Product
                1.2.2.    By Application 
                1.2.3.    By Region
        1.3.    Research Phases
        1.4.    Limitations
        1.5.    Market Methodology
                1.5.1.    Data Sources
                        1.5.1.1. Primary Research
                        1.5.1.2. Secondary Research
                1.5.2.    Methodology
                        1.5.2.1. Data Exploration
                        1.5.2.2. Forecast Parameters
                        1.5.2.3. Data Validation
                        1.5.2.4. Assumptions
                1.5.3.    Study Period & Data Reporting Unit

2.    Executive Summary

3.    Industry Overview

        3.1.    Industry Dynamics
                3.1.1.    Market Growth Drivers
                3.1.2.    Market Restraints
                3.1.3.    Key Market Trends
                3.1.4.    Major Opportunities
        3.2.    Industry Ecosystem
                3.2.1.    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
                3.2.2.    Recent Development Analysis
                3.2.3.    Value Chain Analysis
        3.3.    Competitive Insight
                3.3.1.    Competitive Position of Industry Players
                3.3.2.    Market Attractive Analysis
                3.3.3.    Market Share Analysis

4.    Global Market Estimate and Forecast

        4.1.    Global Market Overview
        4.2.    Global Market Estimate and Forecast to 2030

5.    Market Segmentation Estimate and Forecast

        5.1.    By Product
                5.1.1.    Refrigeration Systems
                        5.1.1.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030 
                                5.1.1.2.1. Refrigerators
                                5.1.1.2.2. Cabinet Displays
                                5.1.1.2.3. Freezers
                                5.1.1.2.4. Ice Cream Cabinets
                                5.1.1.2.5. Beverage Coolers
                5.1.2.    Air Conditioning Systems
                        5.1.2.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                                5.1.2.2.1. Mobile Air Conditioners
                                5.1.2.2.2. Chillers
                                5.1.2.2.3. Stationary Air Conditioners
        5.2.    By Application
                5.2.1.    Commercial
                        5.2.1.1. Market Definition
                        5.2.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.2.2.    Domestic
                        5.2.2.1. Market Definition
                        5.2.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.2.3.    Industrial
                        5.2.3.1. Market Definition
                        5.2.3.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                                5.2.3.2.1. Food & Beverages 
                                5.2.3.2.2. Healthcare
                5.2.4.    Transportation
                        5.2.4.1. Market Definition
                        5.2.4.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                                5.2.4.2.1. Logistics
                                5.2.4.2.2. Automotive
                                5.2.4.2.3. Aerospace
                                5.2.4.2.4. Marine
                
6.    North America Market Estimate and Forecast

        6.1.    By Product
        6.2.    By Application
        6.3.    By Country
                6.3.1.    U.S. Market Estimate and Forecast
                6.3.2.    Canada Market Estimate and Forecast
                6.3.3.    Mexico Market Estimate and Forecast

7.    Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

        7.1.    By Product
        7.2.    By Application
        7.3.    By Country
                7.3.1.    Germany Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.2.    France Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.3.    U.K. Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.4.    Italy Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.5.    Spain Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.6.    Rest of Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

8.    Asia-Pacific Market Estimate and Forecast

        8.1.    By Product
        8.2.    By Application
        8.3.    By Country
                8.3.1.    China Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.3.2.    Japan Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.3.3.    India Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.3.4.    South Korea Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.3.5.    Singapore Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.3.6.    Rest of Asia-Pacific Market Estimate and Forecast

9.    Rest of the World (RoW) Market Estimate and Forecast

        9.1.    By Product
        9.2.    By Application
        9.3.    By Country
                9.3.1.    Brazil Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.3.2.    Saudi Arabia Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.3.3.    South Africa Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.3.4.    Other Countries Market Estimate and Forecast

10.    Company Profiles

        10.1.    Ubiblue
                10.1.1.    Snapshot
                10.1.2.    Overview
                10.1.3.    Offerings
                10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                10.1.5.    Recent Developments
        10.2.    Camfridge Ltd.
                10.2.1.    Snapshot
                10.2.2.    Overview
                10.2.3.    Offerings
                10.2.4.    Financial Insight
                10.2.5.    Recent Developments
        10.3.    Astronautics Corporation of America
                10.3.1.    Snapshot
                10.3.2.    Overview
                10.3.3.    Offerings
                10.3.4.    Financial Insight
                10.3.5.    Recent Developments
        10.4.    Haier Group
                10.4.1.    Snapshot
                10.4.2.    Overview
                10.4.3.    Offerings
                10.4.4.    Financial Insight
                10.4.5.    Recent Developments
        10.5.    BASF SE
                10.5.1.    Snapshot
                10.5.2.    Overview
                10.5.3.    Offerings
                10.5.4.    Financial Insight
                10.5.5.    Recent Developments
        10.6. Toshiba Corporation
                10.6.1.    Snapshot
                10.6.2.    Overview
                10.6.3.    Offerings
                10.6.4.    Financial Insight
                10.6.5.    Recent Developments
        10.7.    VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG
                10.7.1.    Snapshot
                10.7.2.    Overview
                10.7.3.    Offerings
                10.7.4.    Financial Insight
                10.7.5.    Recent Developments
        10.8.    MAGNOTHERM
                10.8.1.    Snapshot
                10.8.2.    Overview
                10.8.3.    Offerings
                10.8.4.    Financial Insight
                10.8.5.    Recent Developments
        10.9.    General Electric
                10.9.1.    Snapshot
                10.9.2.    Overview
                10.9.3.    Offerings
                10.9.4.    Financial Insight
                10.9.5.    Recent Developments
        10.10. Whirlpool Corporation
                10.10.1. Snapshot
                10.10.2. Overview
                10.10.3. Offerings
                10.10.4. Financial Insight
                10.10.5. Recent Developments

11.    Appendix

        11.1.    Exchange Rates
        11.2.    Abbreviations

Note: Financial insight and recent developments of different companies are subject to the availability of information in the secondary domain.

List of Tables

Table 1 Sources
Table 2 Study Periods
Table 3 Data Reporting Unit
Table 4 Global Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Product, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 5 Global Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Product, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 6 Global Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Application, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 7 Global Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Application, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 8 Global Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, by Region, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 9 Global Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, by Region, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 10 North America Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Product, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 11 North America Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Product, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 12 North America Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Application, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 13 North America Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Application, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 14 North America Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, by Region, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 15 North America Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, by Region, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 16 Europe Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Product, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 17 Europe Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Product, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 18 Europe Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Application, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 19 Europe Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Application, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 20 Europe Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, by Region, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 21 Europe Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, by Region, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 22 Asia-Pacific Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Product, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 23 Asia-Pacific Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Product, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 24 Asia-Pacific Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Application, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 25 Asia-Pacific Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Application, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 26 Asia-Pacific Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, by Region, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 27 Asia-Pacific Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, by Region, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 28 RoW Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Product, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 29 RoW Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Product, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 30 RoW Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Application, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 31 RoW Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Application, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 32 RoW Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, by Region, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 33 RoW Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, by Region, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 34 Snapshot – Ubiblue
Table 35 Snapshot – Camfridge Ltd.
Table 36 Snapshot – Astronautics Corporation of America
Table 37 Snapshot – Haier Group
Table 38 Snapshot – BASF SE
Table 39 Snapshot – Toshiba Corporation
Table 40 Snapshot – VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG
Table 41 Snapshot – MAGNOTHERM
Table 42 Snapshot – General Electric
Table 43 Snapshot – Whirlpool Corporation

List of Figures

Figure 1 Market Coverage
Figure 2 Research Phases
Figure 3 Secondary Sources for Different Parameters
Figure 4 Methodology
Figure 5 Data Mining & Exploration
Figure 6 Data Triangulation
Figure 7 Assumptions for Market Estimation and Forecast
Figure 8 Market Synopsis
Figure 9 Global Magnetic Refrigeration Market - Growth Drivers and Restraints
Figure 10 Competitive Benchmark
Figure 11 Global Magnetic Refrigeration Market Highlight
Figure 12 Global Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 13 Global Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 14 Global Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 15 North America Magnetic Refrigeration Market Highlight
Figure 16 North America Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 17 North America Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 18 North America Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 19 Europe Magnetic Refrigeration Market Highlight
Figure 20 Europe Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 21 Europe Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 22 Europe Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 23 Asia-Pacific Magnetic Refrigeration Market Highlight
Figure 24 Asia-Pacific Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 25 Asia-Pacific Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 26 Asia-Pacific Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 27 RoW Magnetic Refrigeration Market Highlight
Figure 28 RoW Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 29 RoW Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 30 RoW Magnetic Refrigeration Market Size, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)