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Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing in Germany Industry Data and Analysis

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Trang Nguyen Thi
Analyst Frankfurt, Germany January 2026

Between 2021 and 2026, turnover in the sector rose by an average of 0.5% annually and is expected to amount to 19.6 billion euros in the current year, which corresponds to growth of just 0.2% compared to the previous year. The order situation for companies in the sector is heavily dependent on developments in building construction, as this is a key customer market for ventilation and refrigeration products. Over the past five years, sales in building construction have declined. This was due to rising construction costs as a result of higher energy prices in the European economic area and the key interest rates raised by the European Central Bank since 2022 to curb high inflation. A gradual recovery in building construction is expected over the next five years, as falling key interest rates should lead to lower effective interest rates for building loans. This should improve the order situation for manufacturers of refrigeration and ventilation products.

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What's included in this industry analysis

IBISWorld's research coverage on the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released January 2026.

About this industry

What's this industry report about?

The Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code C28.25DE. The industry players manufacture refrigeration and freezing equipment as well as ventilation systems for commercial use. The industry also produces air conditioning systems for buildings and automobiles. The production of refrigerators and similar appliances for household use, on the other hand, is not part of the industry's activities. Related terms covered in the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany include refrigerant, climate automation, air channel, refrigerant compressor, economic construction and f-gas.

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany include Fans and other ventilation systems, Air conditioners and Heat exchanger.

What companies are included in this industry?

Companies covered in the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany include Bitzer SE, Trox GmbH and Johnson Controls International plc.

Performance

What's included in the Performance chapter?

The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany.

Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.

Products & Markets

What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?

The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany.

Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.

Geographic Breakdown

What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?

The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany.

Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.

Competitive Forces

What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?

The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.

Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.

Companies

What's included in the Companies chapter?

The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.

Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.

External Environment

What's included in the External Environment chapter?

The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.

Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.

Financial Benchmarks

What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?

The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.

Industry Data

What's included in the Industry Data chapter?

The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?

The market size of the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany is €19.6bn in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?

There are 1,353 businesses in the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2021 and 2026.

How may import tariffs affect the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany?

The Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.

How may export tariffs affect the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany?

The Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.

Has the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2021 and 2026.

What is the forecast growth of the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany?

The biggest companies operating in the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany are Bitzer SE, Trox GmbH and Johnson Controls International plc

What does the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany include?

Fans and other ventilation systems and Air conditioners are part of the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany?

The company holding the most market share in the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany is Bitzer SE.

How competitive is the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Non-Domestic Cooling & Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany.

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