Centrifugal inline pumps are expected to lead by pump type, while direct-to-chip cooling will be the largest and fastest-growing segment
Data Center Cooling CDU Pumps Market
Dublin, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Data Center Cooling CDU Pumps Market by Pump Type, Type of Cooling, Data Center Type, and Region – Global Forecast to 2032” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The global data center cooling CDU pumps market is projected to grow from USD 0.34 billion in 2026 to USD 1.84 billion by 2032, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.7%. Rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, cloud computing, and high-performance computing workloads is increasing rack power densities and accelerating demand for advanced liquid cooling infrastructure.
As conventional air-cooling systems face limitations in managing increasingly intensive thermal loads, data center operators are expanding their use of direct-to-chip and liquid-to-liquid cooling architectures. Coolant distribution unit (CDU) pumps are integral to these systems, supporting continuous coolant circulation, precise pressure management, and reliable temperature control across mission-critical data center environments.
Centrifugal Inline Pumps Expected to Lead the Market
Centrifugal inline pumps are expected to account for the largest share of the data center cooling CDU pumps market during the forecast period. Their position is supported by widespread deployment in liquid cooling systems, where high hydraulic efficiency, compact installation requirements, and dependable continuous circulation are critical.
Designed for direct integration into piping networks, centrifugal inline pumps simplify installation, reduce space requirements, and optimize coolant flow management in modern CDU architectures. Demand is also increasing across hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and AI-focused data centers as operators require stable flow rates, precise pressure control, and uninterrupted operation under demanding thermal conditions.
Additional advantages include low maintenance requirements, scalability, energy-efficient performance, and compatibility with variable-speed drive technologies. These capabilities make centrifugal inline pumps well suited to direct-to-chip cooling systems supporting high-density AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Direct-to-Chip Cooling to Hold the Leading Position
Direct-to-chip cooling is projected to be the largest and fastest-growing cooling segment in the data center cooling CDU pumps market. Adoption is being driven by the higher heat loads generated by CPUs, GPUs, and AI accelerators used in advanced computing environments.
By supplying coolant directly to heat-intensive components, direct-to-chip systems improve thermal efficiency, heat removal, and overall computing performance. The technology is gaining traction across hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise facilities seeking to accommodate higher rack power densities while reducing cooling-related energy consumption.
Direct-to-chip cooling can also improve power usage effectiveness (PUE), lower operating costs, and support the development of next-generation AI-ready data center infrastructure. These benefits are expected to sustain the segment’s market leadership through 2032.
North America to Remain the Largest Regional Market
North America is expected to hold the largest share of the data center cooling CDU pumps market during the forecast period. Regional growth is supported by a mature data center ecosystem, substantial investment in hyperscale facilities, and rapid adoption of AI, cloud services, and high-performance computing.
The United States has a significant concentration of cloud service providers, colocation operators, and technology companies deploying liquid cooling technologies to manage rising rack power densities. This expansion is increasing demand for advanced CDU pumps capable of maintaining reliable coolant circulation, thermal control, and uninterrupted operation.
Investment in AI-ready infrastructure, stronger energy-efficiency and sustainability priorities, early adoption of direct-to-chip cooling, continued technological innovation, and ongoing data center construction are expected to reinforce North America’s leading position.
Competitive Landscape
Leading participants in the data center cooling CDU pumps market include Grundfos Holding A/S (Denmark), Xylem (US), WILO SE (Lebanon), EBARA Corporation (US), Johnson Electric Holdings Limited (China), Flowserve Corporation (US), Gates Corporation (US), Gorman-Rupp Industries (US), SPP Pumps Limited (UK), Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Japan), SPAL Automotive Srl (Italy), Tark Thermal Solutions (Germany), GuangDong Shenpeng Technology Co., Ltd. (China), Calpeda S.p.A., P.IVA (Italy), Changsha TOPS Industry & Technology Co., Ltd. (China), a Moog Company (US), Concentric AB (UK), AMETEK, Inc. (US), Fluid-o-Tech (Italy), and Crest Pumps Ltd (UK), among others.
These companies are pursuing agreements, joint ventures, expansions, partnerships, and acquisitions to strengthen their market positions, broaden product portfolios, and increase revenue.
Research Scope and Market Insights
The report segments and forecasts the data center cooling CDU pumps market by pump type, cooling type, data center type, CDU type, and region. It profiles key companies, evaluates market shares and core competencies, and analyzes competitive developments, including expansions, partnerships, agreements, joint ventures, and acquisitions.
Key market drivers include rising rack power densities, increased adoption of liquid cooling technologies, expansion of hyperscale and AI data centers, and growing demand for energy-efficient cooling solutions. Market restraints include high capital investment requirements and incompatibility with legacy data center infrastructure.
Growth opportunities include the development of energy-efficient CDU pumps and integration with digital monitoring and predictive maintenance systems. A principal industry challenge is balancing increasingly demanding performance requirements with long-term pump reliability.
Key Attributes
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2032 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2026 | $0.34 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2032 | $1.84 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 32.7% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
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