Global Unit Heater Market Size, Share and Analysis by 2028

Unit Heater Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Installation (Horizontal Unit Heater, Vertical Unit Heater, and Suspended Unit Heater), Application (Commercial, Industrial, and Residential), and Product Type (Gas Fired, Hydronic, Electric, and Others)

Publication Month : Oct 2021

  • Report Code : TIPRE00025065
  • Category : Electronics and Semiconductor
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 155
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The unit heaters market is expected to grow from US$ 3,740.3 million in 2021 to US$ 5,417.1 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2021 to 2028.

Major unit heater manufacturers are focusing on offering energy-efficient products that provide optimal heating, exhibit low maintenance and operational costs, and operate with decreased emission levels. For instance, Modine Manufacturing Company launched a new unit heater named Affinity, which features a dual heat exchanger, power exhauster, and separated combustion chamber, thereby emitting less CO2 levels and increasing the overall heating efficiency.

Rising demand for low-noise operations, increasing integration of electric heaters with solar panels, growing use of sensors to adjust the temperature automatically, and elevated efficiency at lower costs are the factors driving the global unit heaters market. The manufacturers are implementing new motor designs with low-noise fans and integrating thermostats, remote control options, and screen display in unit heaters. According to the US Department of Energy, several states are adopting state efficiency standards for unit heaters, which would further encourage the production of energy-efficient unit heaters. Hazloc Heaters developed an explosion-proof electric air heater for operations in hazardous conditions to meet the US and Canadian certification standards. The heater features spark-resistant fan assembly, which is in the quality standard of AMCA 99-10.

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Unit Heater Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 3,740.3 million in 2021
Market Size Value byUS$ 5,417.1 million by 2028
Growth rateCAGR of 5.4% from 2021-2028
Forecast Period2021-2028
Base Year2021
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Further, an increase in demand for energy-efficient equipment in food & beverages, manufacturing, chemicals, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, and other sectors is boosting the unit heater market growth. According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the manufacturing sector accounted for ~77% of the industrial energy consumption. In addition, the growing replacement and maintenance of unit heaters are driving the demand for energy-efficient unit heaters worldwide.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic onUnit heaters Market

The COVID-19 outbreak has affected global supply chains and business revenues due to factory shutdowns, border closings, and trade bans across the globe. Thus, the outbreak is anticipated to have a negative impact on the growth rate of the global unit heater market and its ecosystem and players operating in this market.

Lucrative Regional Markets for Unit heaters Providers

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Unit heaters Market

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Integration of Smart Technologies with Unit Heaters is Fueling the Growth of Unit heaters

Unit heaters are available in various sizes and shapes. The next-generation unit heaters are designed to emphasize comfort, ease of use, automated operations, and remote control. Currently, unit heaters are integrated with warning indicators, fireproof materials, and explosion-proof features to make them user-friendly. Major manufacturers such as Qubino and Armstrong are working on incorporating intelligent technologies in their unit heaters. Heating equipment offered by Qubino features easy scheduling, remote access, energy tracking, color touchscreen, and sensor technologies.

Manufacturers such as Goodman Manufacturing Company and Qubino are also focusing on integrating the internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) in their unit heaters. Amana—a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment manufacturing company—is engaged in integrating intelligent communicating technology in unit heaters to automate the operations to offer a better consumer experience with high comfort. Furthermore, the incorporation of smart thermostats, Bluetooth connectivity, Wi-Fi connection, and intelligent circuit boards is expected to raise the demand for smart unit heaters during the forecast period. For instance, unit heaters integrated with AI and machine learning better understand the consumer usage pattern and evaluate the time and duration of the usage, which further eliminates the user's requirement to operate the unit heater physically. Thus, integrating smart technologies with unit heaters is becoming a significant trend in the unit heater market.

Application-Based Market Insights

Based on application, the unit heater market is segmented into commercial, industrial, and residential. The commercial segment led the unit heaters market in 2020. The expanding commercial sector and the increasing energy consumption are the factors boosting the adoption of unit heaters in this sector. The market will grow significantly due to a shift in focus toward energy-efficient commercial infrastructure and elevated demand for secure and safe heating units in commercial spaces.

The commercial applications include hospitals, clinics, holiday homes, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and commercial complexes. Growing number of commercial buildings and booming real estate industry worldwide are adding to the demand for unit heaters. According to the Department of Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy, the commercial sector contributed a 71% share to the total GDP of the UK in 2019. The European Union is set to work on the development of new healthcare facilities and hospitals during 2021–2027. Under its EU4health program, it is extending support to hospitals and medical service providers. The EU4health program would spend ~USD 362 million in 2021.

Unit heaters Market by Product Type – 2020 and 2028

Unit heaters Market, by Product Type – 2020 and 2028
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The players operating in the unit heaters market focus on strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, and market initiatives to maintain their positions in the market. A few developments by key players are listed below:

  • In 2021, Dunham-Bush signed a contract with the historic Bath Abbey to provide EC motors unit heaters and convector heaters.
  • In 2021, Trane established its new operation in Las Vegas. The company focuses on sales of its ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, connected building solutions, heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, and aftermarket parts. It is also planning to partner with technicians, engineers, civil contractors, and facility providers to offer heating solutions and increase its business.

The global unit heaters market has been segmented as follows:


Rolling Element Market – by Installation

  • Horizontal Unit Heater
  • Vertical Unit Heater
  • Suspended Unit Heater


Unit heaters Market – by Application

  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Residential


Unit heaters Market – by Product Type

  • Gas Fired
  • Hydronic
  • Electric
  • Others

Unit heaters Market – by Geography

  • North America

    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe

    • France
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • Russia
    • UK
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific (APAC)

    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • Rest of APAC
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)

    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • South Africa
    • Rest of MEA
  • South & Central America (SAM)

    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of SAM

Company Profiles

  • Airtherm
  • Armstrong International Inc.
  • Beacon Morris
  • Dunham-Bush Limited
  • KING ELECTRICAL MFG. CO
  • Kroll Energy GmbH
  • Reznor HVAC
  • Thermon Industries, Inc.
  • Trane
  • Turbonics, Inc

Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Installation, Application

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


What are reasons behind unit heater market growth?

Rising demand for low-noise operations, integration of electric heaters with solar panels, growing use of sensors to automatically adjust the temperature, and elevated efficiency at lower costs are the factors driving the growth of the global unit heaters market. The manufacturers are focusing on the implementation of new motor designs with low-noise fans, and the integration of thermostat, remote control option, and screen display in unit heaters. According to the US Department of Energy, several states in the country are adopting the state efficiency standards for unit heaters, which would further encourage the production of energy-efficient unit heaters. Hazloc Heaters developed an explosion-proof electric air heater for operations in hazardous conditions to meet the US and Canadian certification standards. The heater features spark-resistant fan assembly, which is in the quality standard of AMCA 99-10.

What are market opportunities for unit heater market?

Design and aesthetic appeal in heating systems have utmost importance in the electronics industry, such as, advancements in LED lighting, sensors, digitalization, remote control, advanced connectors, and other advanced technologies. The unit heater manufacturers focus on modularity, ease of use, quick access, and easy maintenance. The companies are focusing on integrating these features in the unit heaters to provide an intelligent management system. For instance, Robur offers a genius combined and dynamic design that can adjust and control up to 100 gas unit heaters. The user can access the system through the ModBus network connected to the PC.

Which installation segment is expected to dominate the market in the forecast period?

The horizontal unit heater segment led the unit heater market with a market share of 44.1% in 2020. Horizontal unit heaters are used in applications wherein there is a low ceiling area. These heaters are designed to ensure the flow of air either up or down, and the direction of flow is controlled by an air deflector.

Which application dominated the unit heater market in the forecast period?

The commercial segment led the unit heater market with a market share of 53.8% in 2020. Unit heaters are used in important applications; the reliability of these systems drives their adoption in the commercial sector. The expanding commercial sector and the increasing energy consumption are the factors boosting the adoption of unit heaters in this sector. The market will grow significantly on the back of a shift in focus toward energy-efficient commercial infrastructure, and elevated demand for secure and safe heating units in commercial spaces.

Who is the key player in the unit heater market?

Armstrong International Inc, Mestek Inc, Modine, Reznor HVAC, and Trane are the five key companies in the unit heater market.

Which region dominated the unit heater market in the forecast period?

North America is the leading region in the unit heater market and is anticipated to be the largest revenue contributor throughout the forecast period. In North America, the implementation of a heating equipment is backed by large-scale investments from the commercial sector. However, from a growth perspective, the Asia-Pacific region anticipated to gain significant traction and expected to witness the most attractive growth rate during the forecast period.

The List of Companies - Unit Heater Market

  1. Airtherm
  2. Armstrong International Inc.
  3. Beacon Morris
  4. Dunham-Bush Limited
  5. KING ELECTRICAL MFG. CO
  6. Kroll Energy GmbH
  7. Reznor HVAC
  8. Thermon Industries, Inc.
  9. Trane
  10. Turbonics, Inc.

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