US demand for commercial refrigeration equipment is expected to rise 3.1 percent per year through 2018 to $10.7 billion. Transportation refrigeration equipment will remain the largest and fastest growing segment, spurred by more opportunities for US-based food producers in foreign markets and by ongoing warehouse consolidation.This study analyzes the $9.2 billion US commercial refrigeration equipment industry. It presents historical demand data for 2003, 2008 and 2013, and forecasts for 2018 and 2023 by market (e.g., foodservice, food and beverage distribution, good and beverage retail, food and beverage production) and product (e.g., transportation refrigeration systems, refrigerators and freezers, beverage refrigeration equipment, display cases, ice machines, refrigerated vending machines).The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 43 industry players, including United Technologies, Ingersoll-Rand and Dover.
