Market Forecast By Component (Electrical, Mechanical, Networking, Racks, Security Systems, Fire Systems), By Vertical (Banking Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), Government, IT & Telecom, Media, Retail, Manufacturing, Others) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC4420822 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, China Data Center Market is projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 11.3% from 2025 to 2031.
| Report Name | China Data Center Market |
| Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
| CAGR | 11.3% |
| Growing Sector | IT & Telecom |
The China Data Center Market report thoroughly covers the market by component, and vertical. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The market is witnessing Continuous growth in the China Data Center Market is being driven by fast-paced digitalization, expanding 5G networks, and rising reliance on cloud services. Rising internet access, expanding e-commerce, and supportive government infrastructure initiatives are fueling market revenue. Several players including Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, and Huawei Cloud are accelerating ecosystem growth. Moreover, integration of AI, IoT, and big data technologies is enhancing scalability, energy efficiency, and operational performance, consolidating China position as a important player in global data center markets.
China Data Center Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% during 2025–2031. The China Data Center Market Growth is being propelled by widespread cloud adoption, 5G development, and growing demand for digital services in IT, telecom, and BFSI. Government-backed initiatives like the New Infrastructure Policy and Eastern Data, Western Computing Project are encouraging large-scale, sustainable data center investments. The growing integration of AI, IoT, and big data is boosting demand for high-density facilities. Nevertheless, the rapid expansion of e-commerce and the broader digital economy is positioning China as a global leader in data infrastructure.
Although the China Data Centre Industry has seen rapid growth, the industry faces several challenges, including high energy consumption, environmental challenges, and higher operating costs. Regulatory restrictions on cross-border data flows create barriers to the entry of multinational cloud to the industry. The limited availability of highly skilled IT professionals, coupled with complex compliance standards for cybersecurity, add barriers to the entry of new industry entrants. Rising land price acquisition costs in first-tier cities such as Beijing and Shanghai continue to inhibit the growth of industry.
The industry is experiencing notable trends such as the adoption of green and energy-efficient data centers powered by renewable sources. Hyperscale expansion by cloud service providers is driving market share, with modular and edge data centers gaining popularity. The use of AI-driven cooling systems and automation technologies is improving operational efficiency. Partnerships between global firms and Chinese technology companies are expanding infrastructure capacity. Furthermore, the government’s emphasis on digital sovereignty is accelerating demand for secure, localized data storage solutions.
The China Data Center Industry offers several investment potentials in hyperscale facilities, modular data center deployments and renewable-powered infrastructure. The rising demand from the IT & telecom and BFSI sectors is creating new revenue streams. Startups building application-driven monitoring solutions, advanced smart cooling systems or focused on cybersecurity solutions are attracting venture capital and private equity investment firms. Government initiatives such as the New Infrastructure Policy along with the Eastern Data, Western Computing Project are pushing stakeholders in policy and using technology providers, utility companies, and global investors to coordinate and accelerate the provision of technology in China's data center's ecosystem.
The Market is competitive, led by Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Huawei, China Telecom, China Unicom, and GDS Holdings. These companies dominate China Data Center Market Share through infrastructure, innovation, and investments. Regional providers expand in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, while global partnerships reshape the industry landscape.
According to Chinese Government data, The Chinese government is actively promoting sustainable and secure digital infrastructure. The New Infrastructure Policy emphasizes large-scale investment in data centers, 5G, and AI to support the digital economy. The Cybersecurity Law of China enforces strict compliance for data security and cross-border data transfers. Additionally, the Eastern Data, Western Computing Project promotes relocation of data centers to energy-efficient western provinces, reducing pressure on eastern hubs. These regulations aim to balance industry growth, environmental sustainability, and data sovereignty.
The China Data Centre Market is set for surge in demand, as well as rise in expansion for new Data Centers as the need for cloud computing increase, along with AI and big data applications. The rapid rollout of 5G and IoT is creating unprecedented amounts of data that liberate and facilitate users in unprecedented ways. China will continue to need scalable infrastructure to deal with this expansion; therefore, we will likely see numerous developments within the sector, such as the emergence of green energy-powered hyperscale data centers, an increase in edge computing use in remote areas, and more competent security systems via blockchain.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
According to Ritika Kalra, Senior Research Analyst at 6Wresearch, Electrical systems dominate the China Data Center Market due to high power demand for servers, cooling, and networking equipment. Investments in UPS, generators, and renewable-powered energy infrastructure are growing rapidly. Mechanical and networking components also hold significant market share, but electrical systems remain the largest contributor to overall revenue.
The IT & Telecom sector dominates the China Data Center Industry, driven by rising demand for cloud services, video streaming, and 5G connectivity. Leading technology companies such as Alibaba, Tencent, and Huawei are major consumers of large-scale data centers. BFSI also holds a growing share as financial institutions increasingly adopt cloud-based and AI-driven platforms.
The market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
| 1 Executive Summary |
| 2 Introduction |
| 2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
| 2.2 Report Description |
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
| 2.4 Research Methodology |
| 2.5 Assumptions |
| 3 China Data Center Market Overview |
| 3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume, 2021-2031 |
| 3.3 China Data Center Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 China Data Center Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Component , 2021-2031 |
| 3.6 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vertical , 2021-2031 |
| 4 China Data Center Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.2.1 Increasing demand for cloud computing services in China |
| 4.2.2 Growth of big data and IoT technologies driving the need for data storage and processing |
| 4.2.3 Government initiatives to promote digital transformation and innovation in China |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 4.3.1 High initial investment costs for setting up data centers |
| 4.3.2 Limited availability of skilled IT professionals in China |
| 4.3.3 Data security and privacy concerns hindering market growth |
| 5 China Data Center Market Trends |
| 6 China Data Center Market, By Types |
| 6.1 China Data Center Market, By Component |
| 6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.1.2 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume, By Component , 2021-2031 |
| 6.1.3 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical, 2021-2031 |
| 6.1.4 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume, By Mechanical, 2021-2031 |
| 6.1.5 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume, By Networking, 2021-2031 |
| 6.1.6 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume, By Racks, 2021-2031 |
| 6.1.7 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume, By Security Systems, 2021-2031 |
| 6.1.8 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume, By Fire Systems, 2021-2031 |
| 6.2 China Data Center Market, By Vertical |
| 6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.2.2 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume, By Banking Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), 2021-2031 |
| 6.2.3 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume, By Government, 2021-2031 |
| 6.2.4 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume, By IT & Telecom, 2021-2031 |
| 6.2.5 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume, By Media, 2021-2031 |
| 6.2.6 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2021-2031 |
| 6.2.7 China Data Center Market Revenues & Volume, By Manufacturing, 2021-2031 |
| 7 China Data Center Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
| 7.1 China Data Center Market Export to Major Countries |
| 7.2 China Data Center Market Imports from Major Countries |
| 8 China Data Center Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 8.1 Average power usage effectiveness (PUE) ratio in data centers |
| 8.2 Percentage of data center uptime and reliability |
| 8.3 Average cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for data center operations |
| 9 China Data Center Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 9.1 China Data Center Market Opportunity Assessment, By Component , 2021-2031 |
| 9.2 China Data Center Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vertical , 2021-2031 |
| 10 China Data Center Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 10.1 China Data Center Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 10.2 China Data Center Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 11 Company Profiles |
| 12 Recommendations |
| 13 Disclaimer |