Overview of the global commercial undercounter ice machines market
Research analysis on the global commercial undercounter ice machines market identifies that the elimination or easing of various bans on the consumption of alcohol will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the growth of the market. Consequently, the demand for commercial undercounter ice machine will increase due to the rise in alcohol servings in bars, pubs, clubs, and various other commercial establishments. For instance, the ban on dancing after midnight in bars, clubs, and most other public venues in Japan was removed in 2015. This resulted in the consumption of beverage in pubs, bars, and clubs in Japan. Similarly, the government in Ireland has removed the ban on the sales of alcohol on Good Friday, which is effective from 2018 onwards. This will boost the alcohol consumption, which in turn, will drive the demand for the commercial ice maker. Technavio's market research analysts predict that this market will grow at a CAGR of close to 8% by 2021.
The influx of new products with improved controls and features is one of the key trends that will gain traction in the global commercial undercounter ice machines market throughout the estimated period. For instance, commercial undercounter ice machines offered by Scotsman Ice Machines have a sensor for detecting the quality of water. The sensor detects hard water conditions and ensures the storage of ice for a longer period.
Competitive landscape and key vendors
The commercial undercounter ice machines market is relatively concentrated and has many prominent vendors. The vendors in the commercial ice maker market are increasingly competing against each other based on factors such as water efficiency and energy efficiency, innovative technology, pricing, and warranty period of the products. They are also focusing on designing and manufacturing products to offer customized products according to the specific needs of their customers. In addition, vendors are focusing on obtaining various certifications such as ENERGY STAR-certified, ADA-compliant, ETL-listed, ETL-S-approved, AHRI-certified, ISO-certified, and NSF to gain market share and comply with various laws and regulations.
Key vendors in this market are -
- Cornelius
- Hoshizaki
- Scotsman Ice Machines
- Welbilt
Other prominent vendors in the market include EdgeStar, Follett, Foster, Ice-O-Matic, ITV Ice Makers, kold-draft, Marvel, NTF, Polar Refrigeration, Stuart Ice Makers, Summit Appliance, U-Line, Viking, WESSAMAT, and Whynter.
Segmentation by product and analysis of the commercial undercounter ice machines market
Commercial air cooled undercounter ice machines are extensively preferred because they have higher water efficiency when compared to the commercial water cooled ice machines. These machines have a water efficiency of around 40%-65%. The commercial ice maker market will witness considerable growth in this segment during the predicted period mainly since these machines are easy to install. Some of the key players in the commercial air cooled undercounter ice machine segment include Cornelius, Hoshizaki, Scotsman ice machine, and Welbilt.
Segmentation by geography and analysis of the commercial undercounter ice machines market
The adoption of commercial undercounter ice machines is high in the Americas due to the growth of the foodservice market. The demand for commercial undercounter ice machines that produce nugget ice called nugget ice maker will increase during the forecast period. This in turn, will contribute to the growth of the commercial ice maker market in this region during the next few years.
Key questions answered in the report include
- What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
- What are the key factors driving the global commercial undercounter ice machines market?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global commercial undercounter ice machines market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in the global commercial undercounter ice machines market?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global commercial undercounter ice machines market?
- What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA?
- What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global commercial undercounter ice machines market?
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Our market research methodology for the global commercial undercounter ice machines market

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PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Research Methodology
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Market landscape
- Market overview
- Market size and forecast
- Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by product
- Market overview
- Global commercial air cooled undercounter ice machines market
- Global commercial water cooled undercounter ice machines market
- Comparative analysis of commercial air cooled and water cooled undercounter ice machines
PART 07: Geographical segmentation
- Market overview
- Americas
- EMEA
- APAC
PART 08: Key leading countries
PART 09: Decision framework
PART 10: Drivers and challenges
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
PART 11: Market trends
- Influx of new products with improved controls and features
- Increasing focus on developing energy-efficient commercial undercounter ice machines
- Introduction of patented ice and ice storage systems
PART 12: Vendor landscape
PART 13: Key vendor analysis
- Cornelius
- Hoshizaki
- Scotsman Ice Machines
- Welbilt
- Other prominent vendors
PART 14: Appendix
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases
DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts
REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape