Middle East Air Conditioning Market to Hit $90 Billion by 2030, Driven by 4.67% CAGR

The Middle East air conditioning market is projected to reach 90 billion dollars by 2030, driven by significant residential development, tourism investments, and increasing demand in commercial, oil and gas, and transportation sectors. The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.67%.

This growth is fueled by the region's extensive infrastructure development, with air conditioning systems becoming a core pillar of this progress. The Middle East air conditioning industry association has launched the Desert Certification program, the first high-temperature testing initiative in the region. This certification is designed to address the unique challenges posed by the extreme heat in the Gulf region, where most air conditioning systems are currently certified to European and American standards that do not accurately reflect local operating conditions.

The certification, implemented by Eurovent Certita Certification, covers a range of equipment including air conditioners, VRF systems, chillers, rooftop units, and IT cooling devices. Products that pass this certification will bear a distinctive red Eurovent certification mark, indicating compliance with high-temperature operating standards. Currently, Eurovent certification has a market penetration rate of over 75% in Europe.

The certification not only ensures lower energy consumption and reduced emissions but also directly supports the sustainable development goals of various countries. The certification process involves collaboration with multiple laboratories in Europe and the United Arab Emirates to ensure the reliability of test results and provide local support to manufacturers. Additionally, efforts are underway to gain official recognition for the Desert Certification from various governments, reducing the burden of repeated certifications for enterprises.

With rapid infrastructure development in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, the introduction of the Desert Certification marks a new phase for the Middle East air conditioning industry. This initiative is expected to enhance the reliability and efficiency of air conditioning systems in the region, aligning with the broader goals of sustainable development and infrastructure modernization.