District Heating Market Size, Share, and Trends 2025 to 2034

The global district heating market size is estimated at USD 203.01 billion in 2025 and is predicted to reach around USD 319.10 billion by 2034, accelerating at a CAGR of 5.16% from 2025 to 2034. The Europe district heating market size is estimated at USD 97.44 billion in 2025 and is expanding at a CAGR of 5.18% during the forecast period. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.

  • Last Updated : May 2025
  • Report Code : 1610
  • Category : Energy and Power

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on District Heating Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: District Heating Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global District Heating Market, By Heat Source

8.1. District Heating Market, by Heat Source Type

8.1.1. Coal

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.2. Natural Gas

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.3. Renewable

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.4. Oil & Petroleum Heat Sources

8.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.5. Others

8.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 9. Global District Heating Market, By Application

9.1. District Heating Market, by Application

9.1.1. Residential

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.2. Industrial

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.3. Commercial

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 10. Global District Heating Market, By Plant Type 

10.1. District Heating Market, by Plant Type

10.1.1. Boiler

10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.2. Combined Heat and Power (CHP)

10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.3. Heat Exchangers

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.4. Heat Meter

10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.5. Others

10.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 11. Global District Heating Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

11.1. North America

11.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.1.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.1.4. U.S.

11.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.1.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.1.5. Rest of North America

11.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.1.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.1.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.2. Europe

11.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.2.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.2.4. UK

11.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.2.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.2.5. Germany

11.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.2.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.2.6. France

11.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.2.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.2.7. Rest of Europe

11.2.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.2.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.2.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.3. APAC

11.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.3.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.3.4. India

11.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.3.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.3.5. China

11.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.3.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.3.6. Japan

11.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.3.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.3.7. Rest of APAC

11.3.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.3.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.3.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.4. MEA

11.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.4.4. GCC

11.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.4.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.4.5. North Africa

11.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.4.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.4.6. South Africa

11.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.4.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.4.7. Rest of MEA

11.4.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.4.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.4.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.5. Latin America

11.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.5.4. Brazil

11.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.5.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

11.5.5. Rest of LATAM

11.5.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Heat Source

11.5.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

11.5.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Plant Type

Chapter 12. Company Profiles

12.1. Shinryo Corporation

12.1.1. Company Overview

12.1.2. Product Offerings

12.1.3. Financial Performance

12.1.4. Recent Initiatives

12.2. Ramboll

12.2.1. Company Overview

12.2.2. Product Offerings

12.2.3. Financial Performance

12.2.4. Recent Initiatives

12.3. Danfoss Group

12.3.1. Company Overview

12.3.2. Product Offerings

12.3.3. Financial Performance

12.3.4. Recent Initiatives

12.4. E. on Energy Services

12.4.1. Company Overview

12.4.2. Product Offerings

12.4.3. Financial Performance

12.4.4. Recent Initiatives

12.5. FVB Energy Inc.

12.5.1. Company Overview

12.5.2. Product Offerings

12.5.3. Financial Performance

12.5.4. Recent Initiatives

12.6. Dall Energy

12.6.1. Company Overview

12.6.2. Product Offerings

12.6.3. Financial Performance

12.6.4. Recent Initiatives

12.7. Statkraft

12.7.1. Company Overview

12.7.2. Product Offerings

12.7.3. Financial Performance

12.7.4. Recent Initiatives

12.8. Kelvion

12.8.1. Company Overview

12.8.2. Product Offerings

12.8.3. Financial Performance

12.8.4. Recent Initiatives

12.9. NRG Energy

12.9.1. Company Overview

12.9.2. Product Offerings

12.9.3. Financial Performance

12.9.4. Recent Initiatives

12.10. NextGen Heating

12.10.1. Company Overview

12.10.2. Product Offerings

12.10.3. Financial Performance

12.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 13. Research Methodology

13.1. Primary Research

13.2. Secondary Research

13.3. Assumptions

Chapter 14. Appendix

14.1. About Us

14.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global district heating market size was reached at USD 192.98 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to rake USD 319.10 billion by 2034.

The global district heating market is expected to reach at a CAGR of 5.16% from 2025 to 2034.

The major players operating in the district heating market are Shinryo Corporation, Ramboll, Danfoss Group, E. on Energy Services, FVB Energy Inc., Dall Energy, Statkraft, Kelvion, NRG Energy, and NextGen Heating.

The district heating is particularly fuel efficient, and its flexibility allows for replacement of greener alternatives, both of which are anticipated to drive the growth of the district heating market during the forecast period.

Europe is dominated the district heating market in 2023 and is anticipated to sustain its dominance during the fourth coming time period.

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