The global containerized data center market size is expected to reach USD 55.98 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 27.4% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The exponential increase in data traffic is significantly driving the growth of the market. With the proliferation of digital devices, the growing popularity of social media and streaming services, and the continued rollout of Internet of Things (IoT) networks, the volume of data generated and transmitted across data networks shows no signs of abating. This surge in data traffic necessitates enhanced data processing and storage capabilities to handle the sheer volume and complexity of data. With their modular and scalable design, containerized data centers are ideal to meet these demands. They can be rapidly deployed and scaled to accommodate growing data requirements, providing businesses with the flexibility to manage the increased data traffic efficiently.
The adoption of edge computing in various end use industries, such as BFSI, IT & Telecom, healthcare, and others, is driving the growth of the market. Edge computing involves processing data close to the source of data generation, reducing latency and bandwidth usage. Containerized data centers are well-suited for edge deployments due to their modularity and rapid deployment capabilities. These modular data centers enhance hybrid cloud infrastructure by enabling seamless connectivity with public cloud services and extending on-premises capabilities. Organizations can enhance performance and responsiveness by deploying containerized data centers at the edge while maintaining a flexible and scalable infrastructure.
Energy efficiency is a major concern for both customers and suppliers, and they are responding by prioritizing energy-efficient designs and technologies in their containerized data center offerings. This includes various initiatives, including integrating advanced cooling systems, optimizing power distribution and management, utilizing energy-efficient components, and implementing renewable energy solutions. Suppliers can help customers reduce operational costs, minimize environmental impact, and comply with increasingly stringent energy regulations by focusing more on energy efficiency.
The IT infrastructure industry in Asia Pacific is experiencing a significant expansion. Numerous smart city initiatives are underway in the region, which is driving the adoption of containerized data centers. Governments are investing in smart infrastructure to enhance urban living, improve public services, and drive economic growth. These projects require robust and flexible IT infrastructure to handle vast amounts of data generated by IoT devices, sensors, and other smart technologies. With their modular design, containerized data centers are ideally suited for such applications. They can be deployed in urban environments close to data sources, ensuring low latency and high performance.
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Based on type, the customized container segment is expected to register a CAGR of 32.2% from 2025 to 2030. Several factors drive the demand for customized containers; various industries and use cases (e.g., edge computing, telecommunications, military, remote operations) have varying and specific requirements that standard containers may not fulfill
The SMEs segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR over the forecast period. The growing demand for containerized data centers among small and medium-sized organizations reflects a significant trend in the data center market
Based on end use, the healthcare segment is to grow at a significant CAGR over the forecast period. Driven by key trends such as rapid deployment and scalability, to manage the growing volume of medical data. These modular data centers offer enhanced data security and compliance with regulations such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), making them suitable for secure and isolated data environments
The Asia Pacific market is expected to witness high growth over the forecast period as governments are investing in smart infrastructure to enhance urban living, improve public services, and drive economic growth
Grand View Research has segmented the global containerized data center market based on container type, organization size, end-use, and region:
Containerized Data Center Container Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
20 Feet Container
40 Feet Container
Customized Container
Containerized Data Center Organization Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
Large Enterprises
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)
Containerized Data Center End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
IT and Telecommunications
BFSI
Healthcare
Retail and E-commerce
Aerospace & Defense
Energy & Utilities
Others
Containerized Data Center Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Australia
Latin America
Brazil
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
List of Key Players in Containerized Data Center Market
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Dell Inc.
Delta Power Solutions
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
IBM Corporation
Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
Schneider Electric
Shenzhen Kstar Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
Vertiv Group Corp.
ZTE Corporation
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