Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Market Size & Share Analysis - Industry Research Report

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Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Market Size and Share

Market Overview

Study Period	2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation	2024
Forecast Data Period	2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025)	USD 7.04 Billion
Market Size (2030)	USD 13.01 Billion
Growth Rate (2025 - 2030)	13.06% CAGR
Market Concentration	Medium
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Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Market size is estimated at USD 7.04 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 13.01 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.06% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

This growth trajectory positions the Netherlands as one of Europe's premier data center hubs, driven by its strategic location, excellent connectivity infrastructure, and progressive energy policies.

The lifting of Amsterdam's data center moratorium in 2024 has fundamentally altered the competitive dynamics, with North Holland province now implementing quota-based expansion frameworks rather than outright restrictions. This regulatory pivot coincides with the completion of major trans-Atlantic submarine cable projects like Amitié and Dunant, which have enhanced the Netherlands' position as a critical European data gateway. Meanwhile, the accelerating deployment of AI/ML workloads by tech companies has intensified competition for both power allocation and specialized cooling infrastructure, particularly as PUE targets of ≤1.2 by 2030 force operators to implement increasingly sophisticated thermal management solutions.

Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Market Trends and Insights

Renewable-Energy Incentives Reshape Power Procurement Strategies

The Dutch government's enhanced Stimulation of Sustainable Energy Production (SDE++) subsidy program has fundamentally altered hyperscale operators' power procurement strategies in the Netherlands. The 2024 expansion of the program allocated EUR 14.3 billion specifically for renewable energy projects, with data centers receiving preferential status when partnering with local energy producers. This policy shift has triggered a wave of long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) between hyperscale operators and Dutch offshore wind developers, with Google securing 140 MW from the Hollandse Kust Noord wind farm and Amazon contracting 250 MW from Crosswind's offshore installations. The strategic implication extends beyond mere compliance, as these agreements effectively transform power cost centers into strategic assets that hedge against volatile European energy markets

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Trans-Atlantic Submarine Cables Drive Hyperscale Clustering

The activation of new trans-Atlantic submarine cable systems connecting directly to the Netherlands has catalyzed a strategic clustering effect among hyperscale operators. The Dunant cable (operational since Q1 2024) and Amitié system (scheduled for activation in Q3 2025) provide combined capacity of 250+ Tbps of direct connectivity between the U.S. and Dutch digital infrastructure. This connectivity advantage has triggered a geographic consolidation pattern, with 78% of new hyperscale capacity announced in 2024-2025 located within 35 kilometers of cable landing stations in Zandvoort and Egmond aan Zee. The strategic implication extends beyond mere latency benefits, as proximity to these high-capacity transit points provides material advantages in inter-regional data transfer pricing, with operators reporting cost differentials of up to 14% compared to facilities in neighboring Belgium and Germany.

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Competitive Landscape

Hyperscale Data Center Market is Partially consolidated in Netherlands

The Netherlands hyperscale data center market exhibits a moderately concentrated competitive structure, with the top five operators—Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Digital Realty (Interxion), and Equinix Inc. collectively controlling approximately 64% of total capacity. This concentration has intensified following the lifting of Amsterdam's moratorium, as established players with existing land holdings secured disproportionate shares of new development permits. The competitive dynamics reveal a strategic bifurcation between hyperscale self-builders (Google, Microsoft, AWS) focusing on custom infrastructure for proprietary services and wholesale colocation providers (Digital Realty, Equinix) pursuing increasingly specialized offerings for enterprise clients with hybrid deployment models.

The market's competitive intensity has escalated particularly around sustainability capabilities, with operators weaponizing environmental performance metrics as competitive differentiators. Google's implementation of advanced AI-driven cooling optimization systems at its Eemshaven campus, documented in its 2024 environmental impact assessment filing, exemplifies this trend. The system reportedly achieves a partial PUE (pPUE) of 1.06 for cooling operations, representing a 22% efficiency improvement over industry averages. This performance gap creates material competitive advantages beyond mere compliance, as enterprise customers increasingly incorporate sustainability metrics into provider selection criteria. Meanwhile, emerging regional players like NorthC Datacenters are challenging established operators in secondary markets through specialized offerings targeting specific verticals, particularly manufacturing and healthcare sectors requiring data localization within specific Dutch provinces.

Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Industry Leaders

Google LLC
Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Oracle Corporation
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (Interxion)
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Recent Industry Developments

April 2025: Microsoft announced a EUR 1.8 billion expansion of its Middenmeer data center campus, adding 36 MW of capacity specifically optimized for AI workloads with advanced liquid cooling infrastructure.
October 2024: Equinix and GIC announced a USD 575 million expansion of their xScale joint venture in the Netherlands, with plans to develop two new hyperscale facilities in Amsterdam and Groningen with a combined capacity of 48 MW.
September 2024: NorthC Datacenters secured EUR 200 million in financing to develop a new 24 MW hyperscale campus in Eindhoven, specifically targeting manufacturing sector clients implementing Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Table of Contents for Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Study Assumptions And Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1 Research Framework
2.2 Secondary Research
2.3 Primary Research
2.4 Data Triangulation and Insight Generation

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHT

4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1 Market Drivers
- 4.2.1.1 Renewable-Energy Incentives for Data-Center Power Purchase Agreements
- 4.2.1.2 Lifting of Amsterdam Moratorium & Expansion Quotas in North Holland
- 4.2.1.3 Hyperscale Demand Driven by New Trans-Atlantic Sub-Sea Cables (e.g., Amiti�, Dunant)
- 4.2.1.4 Tax Relief on Waste-Heat Reuse Projects with District Heating Operators
- 4.2.1.5 Accelerated Roll-Out of AI/ML Workloads by European Tech Hubs in Amsterdam
- 4.2.2 Market Restraints
- 4.2.2.1 Strict Carbon Reduction Targets (PUE ? 1.2 by 2030)
- 4.2.2.2 Scarcity of Zoned Land Parcels Near AMS-IX
- 4.2.2.3 Mandatory Environmental Impact Assessments Delaying Build Timelines
4.3 Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis
4.4 PESTLE Analysis

5. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) INCLUSION IN HYPERSCALE DATA CENTER (Sub-segments are subject to change depending on Availability of Data)

5.1 AI Workload Impact: Rise of GPU-Packed Racks and High Thermal Load Management
5.2 Rapid Shift toward 400G and 800G Ethernet Local OEM Integration and Compatibility Demands
5.3 Innovations in Liquid Cooling: Immersion and Cold Plate Trends
5.4 AI-Based Data Center Management (DCIM) Adoption Role of Cloud Providers

6. REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK

7. KEY DATA CENTER STATISTICS

7.1 Existing Data Center Facilities in Region/Country (in MW) (Hyperscale Self build VS Colocation)
7.2 List of Upcoming Hyperscale Data Center (Region/Country)
7.3 List of Hyperscale Data Center Operators in the (Region/Country)
7.4 Analysis on Data Center CAPEX in (Region/Country)

8. HYPERSCALE DATA CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

8.1 IT Infrastructure
8.2 Electrical Infrastructure
8.3 Mechanical Infrastructure

9. MARKET SEGMENTATION

9.1 By Data Center Type
- 9.1.1 Hyperscale Colocation
- 9.1.2 Enterprise/Hyperscale Self Build
9.2 By Service Type
- 9.2.1 IaaS ( Infrastructure-as-a-Service)
- 9.2.2 PaaS ( Platform-as-a-Service)
- 9.2.3 SaaS( Software-as-a-Service)
9.3 By End User
- 9.3.1 Cloud & IT
- 9.3.2 Telecom
- 9.3.3 Media & Entertainment
- 9.3.4 Government
- 9.3.5 BFSI
- 9.3.6 Manufacturing
- 9.3.7 E-Commerce
- 9.3.8 Other End User

10. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

10.1 Market Share Analysis ( Value and Volume)
10.2 Company Landscape (MW of top 15 hyperscale operator)
10.3 Company Profiles
- 10.3.1 Google LLC
- 10.3.2 Amazon Web Services, Inc.
- 10.3.3 Meta Platforms, Inc.
- 10.3.4 Oracle Corporation
- 10.3.5 Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (Interxion)
- 10.3.6 Equinix, Inc. (xScale JV)
- 10.3.7 Iron Mountain, Inc.
- 10.3.8 NorthC Datacenters B.V.
- 10.3.9 EdgeConneX, Inc.
- 10.3.10 Switch Datacenters B.V.
- 10.3.11 KPN N.V.
- 10.3.12 Serverius Holding B.V.
- 10.3.13 Global Switch Holdings Limited
- 10.3.14 CyrusOne Inc.
- 10.3.15 QTS Realty Trust, LLC
- 10.3.16 OVHcloud
- 10.3.17 IBM Corporation
- 10.3.18 Alibaba Cloud (Netherlands)
- 10.3.19 Tencent Cloud Europe B.V.
*List Not Exhaustive

11. INVESTMENTS ANALYSIS

12. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

13. ABOUT US

13.1 Industries Covered
13.2 Illustrative List of Clients in the Industry
13.3 Our Customized Research Capabilities

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Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Market Report Scope

Hyperscale data centers, also known as Enterprise Hyperscale facilities, are large-scale infrastructures owned and managed by the companies they support. These centers deliver a wide range of scalable applications and storage services to meet the needs of individuals and businesses. Designed for efficiency, they house thousands of servers alongside critical hardware like routers, switches, and storage disks. To ensure seamless operations, these facilities are equipped with advanced support systems, including power and cooling solutions, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and air distribution networks.

The Netherlands Hyperscale Datacenter Market is Segmented by Data Center Type (Hyperscale Colocation, Enterprise/Hyperscale Self Build), By Service Type (IaaS ( Infrastructure-as-a-Service), PaaS ( Platform-as-a-Service), SaaS( Software-as-a-Service)), By End User (Cloud & IT, Telecom, Media & Entertainment, Government, BFSI, Manufacturing, E-Commerce, Other End User). The Report Offers the Market Size and Forecasts for all the Above Segments in Terms of USD (millions).

By Data Center Type	Hyperscale Colocation
	Enterprise/Hyperscale Self Build
By Service Type	IaaS ( Infrastructure-as-a-Service)
	PaaS ( Platform-as-a-Service)
	SaaS( Software-as-a-Service)
By End User	Cloud & IT
	Telecom
	Media & Entertainment
	Government
	BFSI
	Manufacturing
	E-Commerce
	Other End User

By Data Center Type

Hyperscale Colocation

Enterprise/Hyperscale Self Build

By Service Type

IaaS ( Infrastructure-as-a-Service)

PaaS ( Platform-as-a-Service)

SaaS( Software-as-a-Service)

By End User

Cloud & IT

Telecom

Media & Entertainment

Government

BFSI

Manufacturing

E-Commerce

Other End User

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

How big is the Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Market?

The Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Market size is expected to reach USD 7.04 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 13.06% to reach USD 13.01 billion by 2030.

What is the current Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Market size?

In 2025, the Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Market size is expected to reach USD 7.04 billion.

What years does this Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Market size was estimated at USD 6.12 billion. The report covers the Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Netherlands Hyperscale Data Center Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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