Dublin, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “China Data Center Market – Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2026-2031” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The China data center market is poised for substantial growth, projected to expand at a CAGR of 8.94% from 2025 to 2031, driven by governmental support and strategic industry initiatives.
CHINA DATA CENTER MARKET – KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The Chinese government is fostering the domestic data center industry by funding local technology firms, enhancing GPU manufacturing, and positioning the country to mitigate international semiconductor supply restrictions. A significant development is Alibaba Group’s announcement in September 2025 of a new, versatile AI inferencing chip.
- The AI Plus initiative underscores China’s focus on AI uptake across sectors like research, public services, and finance, aiming to bolster productivity and innovation while establishing AI infrastructure as a global leader.
- Joint ventures and MOUs are on the rise, facilitating digital capacity expansion. A focal development involves Nyocor’s July 2025 plans to establish multiple facilities in Xinjiang, capable of hosting over 100,000 AI chips. By December 2024, approximately 39 data centers received the green light in Xinjiang and Qinghai.
- The Green Data Center Government Procurement Demand Standard mandates new data centers maintain high energy efficiency, with a PUE not exceeding 1.4. Progressive increases in renewable energy usage are outlined, reaching up to 100% by 2032.
- Data center companies are actively financing expansions, exemplified by Chindata Group securing over $490 million as of December 2024 to enhance digital infrastructure across China and beyond.
- Operating internet-related services in China involves obtaining an Internet Data Center License, reflecting the regulatory emphasis on managing internet access and consumer data responsibly.
WHY SHOULD YOU BUY THIS RESEARCH?
- Detailed market size and power capacity insights for investment areas.
- Analysis of data center investments by colocation, hyperscale, and enterprise operators.
- In-depth assessment of investments regarding area and power capacity across various regions in China.
- Research offers predictions and detailed analysis of market dynamics, trends, and investment opportunities.
- Over 700 upcoming third-party data center facilities identified, covering 73+ provinces.
- Classification of market investments into IT, power, cooling, and construction services with forecasts.
- Comprehensive analysis of industry landscapes, provider offerings, and business overviews of significant stakeholders.
CHINA DATA CENTER MARKET VENDOR LANDSCAPE
- Prominent colocation firms such as Aofei Data International and China Telecom are pivotal, with investments extending across digital infrastructure development.
- Major cloud service providers like Alibaba, Baidu, and Huawei continue to host hyperscale centers, with expansive growth strategies planned to capitalize on regional demands.
- Key support infrastructure providers, including ABB and Schneider Electric, offer resilient data center operations.
- Leading IT infrastructure companies like Cisco and Huawei contribute robust technology solutions critical to data center functionality.
- Notable construction service providers, including AECOM and CEEDI, undertake data center development projects across China.
Investment Segmentation
- IT Infrastructure: Servers, Storage Systems, Network Infrastructure
- Electrical Infrastructure: UPS Systems, Generators
- Mechanical Infrastructure: Cooling Systems, Rack Cabinets
- Cooling Systems: CRAC & CRAH Units, Chillers
- Construction: Core & Shell Development, Security
- Tier Standards: Tier I-IV classifications
- Geographical Coverage: East, West, North, and South China
KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED
- How much MW of power capacity will be added across China during 2026-2031?
- What is the current size of the China data center market and its forecasted growth?
- What are the driving factors of China’s data center market?
- Which geographic regions are covered in the China data center market report?
Key Attributes:
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 158 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2031 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025 | $60.69 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2031 | $101.47 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 8.9% |
| Regions Covered | China |
Introduction
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- An in-depth analysis of the market dynamics impacting the industry.
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Market Opportunities and Trends
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- Growth potential within evolving market segments.
- Technological advancements influencing trends.
- Shifts in consumer preferences and market demand.
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Growth Enablers
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- Key drivers fueling market expansion.
- Economic factors contributing to increased investment.
- Government policies and incentives promoting growth.
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Market Restraints
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- Challenges and barriers to market penetration.
- Regulatory constraints affecting market dynamics.
- Competitive pressures and market saturation.
Companies Mentioned
- Cisco
- Dell Technologies
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Huawei Technologies
- IBM
- Inspur Group
- Lenovo
- Pure Storage (Everpure)
- Quanta Cloud Technology (QCT)
- NVIDIA
- Wiwynn
- AECOM
- ATS Global
- Aurecon
- China Electronics Engineering Design Institute (CEEDI)
- China Railway Construction Corporation
- China State Construction Engineering Corporation
- DSCO Group
- MCC Group
- Zhejiang Cloud Valley
- ABB
- AIRSYS
- Baudouin
- Carrier
- Caterpillar
- Cummins
- Delta Electronics
- EAST Group
- Eaton
- EVADA (Xiamen) Technology
- Fuji Electric
- Shenling
- HITEC Power Protection
- Hongbao Power Supply
- INVT Power
- Legrand
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Nanjing Jialitu Data Center Environment Technology
- Piller Power Systems
- Rittal
- Rolls-Royce
- Schneider Electric
- KSTAR
- STULZ
- Trane
- Vertiv
- Alibaba Group
- Aofei Data International Company
- @hub
- Baidu
- BDx Data Centers
- Capitalonline Data Service
- CASIT Information Technology
- China Communications Construction Company
- Shijiazhuang Changshan Beiming Technology
- Chayora
- China Datang Corporation
- China International Capital Corporation
- China Mobile International
- China Telecom Corporation
- China Unicom
- Chindata Group
- Deheng Data
- Digital Guangxi Group
- Dr. Peng Telecom & Media Group
- Fujian Douxun Technology
- GDS Holdings
- Heying Data
- Hotwon Network Group
- Huawei
- Kehua Tech
- Keppel Data Centres
- Hailanyun Technology
- Beijing Sinnet Technology
- Tencent
- China Three Gorges Corporation
- Tianjin Jiangtian Data Technology
- VNET Group
- Zhejiang Hanggang Digital Technology
- ZDATA Group
- Hefei City Cloud Data Center
- Henan Digital Zhongyuan Data
- Volcano Cloud (Datong) Technology
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