VRF System Market Report By Insights, Size, and Growth - 2031

The VRF System Market size was valued at US$ 21.65 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 54.09 billion by 2031. The VRF System Market is estimated to record a CAGR of 12.1% from 2023 to 2031.

The European VRF system market is segmented into Germany, Russia, France, the UK, Italy, and the Rest of Europe. The market growth in Europe is mostly driven by increased residential infrastructure projects and rising government regulations regarding energy efficiency. In European countries, such as Germany, the UK, and France, the government rules focus on energy efficiency and the use of environment-friendly refrigerants that are projected to increase the demand for VRF systems. In July 2022, the European Commission updated the F-Gas Regulation to implement strict requirements for the use of refrigerants. The HFC refrigerant commonly used in VRF systems is R410A. HFC-32 has various benefits that can help reduce the environmental impact of air-conditioning. HFC-32 is a non-ozone-depleting refrigerant.

Smart Buildings Alliance (SBA) has 170 member organizations from various trades within the building sector (industrial companies, builders, developers, service companies, design offices, developers, architects, and innovative startups) in France. Several initiatives are being put forth to promote sustainable building development in Europe. A number of European businesses have committed to reducing their building's CO2 emissions to zero with the use of VRF systems. As part of an agreement, major participants in the construction industry, including Deerns, BuroHappold, Grimshaw Architects, and Carbon Credentials, joined Helsinki and Valladolid in signing the World Green Building Council's Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment. Similarly, in December 2023, the European Commission signed an agreement to reduce the emissions and energy use of buildings across the region. It aims to reduce the average primary energy use of residential buildings by 16% by 2030 and 20-22% by 2035. Thus, the factors mentioned above are positively influencing the VRF system market growth in Europe.

Based on system type, the market is categorized into heat pump, heat recovery, and cooling only. The heat pump segment held the largest VRF system market share in 2023. Heat pump VRF systems are the most common type and can either heat or cool a building, but they can't perform both of these functions simultaneously. In the heating mode, the system extracts heat from the outdoor air and transfers it indoors via the refrigerant. In cooling mode, it reverses the process, removing heat from the indoor air and releasing it outside. These systems are ideal for environments where heating or cooling is needed one at a time throughout the building. For instance, these are used in office buildings, retail spaces, and residential buildings where different areas typically require uniform temperature settings. Heat pump systems are energy-efficient due to the use of a variable-speed compressor that adjusts the refrigerant flow based on demand. Moreover, they are simple to install and maintain compared to more complex VRF systems.

FUJITSU GENERAL, Daikin Industries Ltd, Johnson Controls International Plc, Carrier Global Corp., LG Electronics Inc., Panasonic Holdings Corp., Samsung Electronics Co Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Midea Group Co Ltd., Lennox International Inc., Blue Star Ltd., Yanmar Holdings Co Ltd., Trane Technologies Plc, Systemair AB, Voltas Ltd., and Robert Bosch GmbH are among the prominent players profiled in the VRF System Market report. Several other major players were also studied and analyzed in the VRF System Market report to get a holistic view of the market and its ecosystem.

The overall VRF System Market share has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. Exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the VRF System Market. The process also helps obtain an overview and forecast of the market with respect to all the market segments. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain analytical insights. This process includes industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the VRF System Market.