Feb 27, 2026 – The global data center foreign trade market has witnessed robust growth in the first two months of 2026, fueled by the surging demand for AI computing infrastructure and the global push for green and low-carbon development, according to the latest industry data and market research reports. With the continuous expansion of generative AI, big data analytics, and 5G applications, the demand for high-performance data center equipment and solutions has skyrocketed, driving the export volume of related products to hit a new high.
QYResearch’s latest report shows that the global data center market sales reached 355.2 billion US dollars in 2025, and it is expected to grow to 755.98 billion US dollars by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6% from 2026 to 2032. A key driver of this growth is the explosive demand for AI computing power, which has promoted the construction of ultra-large-scale, high-power data centers and stimulated the demand for servers, liquid cooling equipment, and other core components. In terms of foreign trade, Chinese data center equipment exporters have achieved double-digit growth in exports to the Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets, gradually shifting from cost-dependent exports to a new global model driven by technology and brands.
Market data also reflects the strong momentum of the industry. As of February 26, 2026, the total market value of the data center sector (index 885887) reached 18.079535 trillion yuan, with a closing value of 2476.5430, a year-on-year increase of 1.78%. The transaction volume on that day reached 6.24024 trillion yuan, showing strong market activity. In terms of product structure, high-value-added products such as liquid cooling systems, high-power density cabinets, and intelligent operation and maintenance solutions have become the main force of exports, accounting for more than 60% of the total export volume of data center equipment.
Industry insiders pointed out that the global data center foreign trade market is also facing challenges such as the reshaping of international trade rules and the rise of trade protectionism. For example, the potential 15% general tariff to be imposed on Thailand by the US may have an impact on the supply chain of the data center industry in Southeast Asia. However, the long-term growth trend remains unchanged, especially with the in-depth advancement of the “East-West Computing Project” in China and the acceleration of digital infrastructure construction in emerging markets, which will continue to release huge market demand for data center foreign trade.
Post time: Feb-27-2026