International. Global demand for refrigeration compressors increased substantially in 2014 compared to 2013. The strongest growth was for centrifugal compressors (+12.2%, 14,920 units sold); China (+16%) and the United States (+5%) account for just under half of global demand.
- Demand for the rotary compressor (+10.7%, 148.2m units sold) was also very strong, especially in China (+10%, 110m units) and Southeast Asia (12.2m units).
Demand for the Scroll compressor grew by 5.9% in 2014; The US (+12%, 6.17m units sold), China (+4.5%, 4.02m units), Europe (1.24m units) and Japan (1.14 units) are the top three markets.
The demand for the screw compressor increased by 5.8%; China (67,000 units sold), Europe (35,000 units) and the US are the three big markets.
Finally, reciprocating compressors showed a slight increase (+1.8%); Hermetic compressors – used in domestic and commercial light refrigeration refrigerators – dominate this market.
For centrifugal, rotary and displacement compressors, sales were driven by technical advances such as inverter technology, increasing capabilities and oil-free support technology (centrifugal compressors).
