The Japan data center market is estimated to reach US$ 13.3 billion by 2027 from US$ 8.4 billion in 2021. Japan is among the top data center market in the APAC region, after China and Australia, in terms of investment. The high internet and social media penetration across the country is driven by the deployment of 5G services, better and improved inland connectivity, availability of renewable energy and free cooling solutions, and others, making Japan an attractive market for investors.
Southeast Asia Data Center Market – Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2022-2027: The Southeast Asia data center market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.79 per cent from 2022-2027 and reach US$ 12.92 billion by 2027. The region is also witnessing edge data center investments across major and minor cities. For instance, in August 2022, Edge Centres announced the development of its EC61 (Chiang Mai) edge facility in Thailand. The company also has plans to deploy additional facilities, namely, EC63 (Khon Kaen) and EC62 (Phuket). The Southeast Asia data center market is witnessing growth in submarine cable connectivity. For instance, cables such as Southeast Asia Japan Cable, Apricot, and Asia Direct Cable are upcoming submarine cables that will grow the region’s connectivity.
Singapore Data Center Market – Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2022-2027: Singapore data center market was valued at US$ 4.3 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach US$5.7 million by 2027. Singapore is one of the top data center markets in APAC. Lifting of the data center moratorium, digitalization, investment in 5G technology, rise in the use of social media, and increased adoption of renewable resources like solar are some of the major factors driving the Singapore data center market.
Malaysia Data Center Market – Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2022-2027: Malaysia data center market is expected to reach US$ 1.57 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.7 per cent during 2022-2027. The investment in renewable energy, from solar and wind energy to power data centers, is increasing. Companies such as Chindata and YTL Data Centers have set goals to improve the facilities’ carbon footprint. Free Trade Zones attract operators to invest in the country by enabling various tax incentives. In March 2022, Yondr announced plans to develop a hyperscale data center campus with a power capacity of around 200 MW on approximately 72.8 acres in Sedenak Tech Park, which is projected to be built phase-wise out of which the first phase is expected to be live by 2024.
