he US Commercial Ice Machine Market: Sustained Growth Amidst Evolving Demand
Market Size: Valued at $1.2B (2023), projected 4.3% CAGR through 2028 (IBISWorld).
Demand Drivers:
Expansion of QSR chains (drive-thru beverage sales)
Healthcare facilities (post-pandemic infrastructure upgrades)
Hospitality rebound (hotels, bars)
Regional Hotspots:
South/Southwest: Highest growth (climate + tourism).
Urban Centers: Modular units dominate (space constraints).
Challenges: Supply chain delays for compressors, rising steel/copper costs.