APAC Datacenters: Navigating the Uncertain ROI

Data centre markets across the Asia Pacific region are entering a new phase, where demand is accelerating but monetisation is becoming increasingly complex. This report from Criticaleye Partner AlixPartners explores how future success will depend on how effectively operators adapt to this changing market.

Key takeaways include:

• Capacity has been growing at 15 percent CAGR since 2020 and is forecast to grow at 22 percent CAGR between 2025 and 2030
• Approximately 17 GW of new capacity is expected in APAC
• AI tailwinds over the last 12 to 18 months amplified the demand projects and confidence of operators to expand capacity