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Cold Chain Market Growth & Trends:
The global cold chain market size is expected to reach USD 1,611.0 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 20.1% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The increasing demand for quality foods, rising Information Technology (IT) spending in cold storage logistics, and growing investment in developing cold chains drive market growth. Moreover, increasing e-commerce sales, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, drive the need for cold chain solutions.
Growing applications of telematics in logistics and transportation provide significant opportunities for the cold chain industry. Telematics improves the accuracy and efficiency of inventory management in cold storage facilities. This can reduce waste and minimize the costs associated with storage and transportation. For example, telematics systems can monitor the inventory's temperature and condition in real-time, allowing companies to quickly respond to any issues that may arise from temperature fluctuations, such as spoilage or product contamination.
Increasing Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in emerging economies will enable cold chain companies based in the region to tap opportunities in those marketplaces. The search for convenience in food shopping and consumption drove the growth of the organized retail sector in 2022. Retailers can attain just-in-time replenishment using barcodes on their products, which improves reliability and minimizes holding costs and waste.
Based on type, the cold chain industry is divided into storage, transportation, packaging, and monitoring components. The shift in consumer preferences is increasing the need for cold storage facilities. Based on application, the cold chain industry is divided into food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, and others. The need to preserve fresh fruits & vegetables, meat, and dairy products is driving the growth of the food & beverages segment.
Cold chain industry players are launching new solutions to improve customer experience. For instance, in September 2022, Thermo King (Trane Technologies plc) unveiled cutting-edge bus, trailer, and truck solutions for cold chain electrification and decarbonization at IAA Transportation 2022 convened in Hannover, Germany. The launch included three next-generation models for Advancer, a trailer refrigeration unit, among others. With these launches, the company aims to accelerate the electrification of transport refrigeration.
Some of the key players operating in the global cold chain industry include Americold Logistics, Inc.; LINEAGE LOGISTICS HOLDING, LLC; United States Cold Storage; Burris Logistics; Wabash National Corporation; NewCold; Sonoco ThermoSafe (Sonoco Products Company); United Parcel Service of America, Inc.; A.P. Moller - Maersk; NICHIREI CORPORATION; and Tippmann Group.
These key players are adopting different development strategies, such as partnerships and collaborations, to expand their presence and market share in the cold chain industry. In March 2022, Wabash National Corporation announced a new technology alliance with CLARIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, a manufacturer of electronics and appliances. The alliance focused on trailer applications, including advanced connectivity applications, which would become essential as autonomous and electric vehicles are introduced.
Cold Chain Market Report Highlights:
- Based on type, the market is segmented into storage, transportation, packaging, and monitoring components. The storage segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 52.2% in 2024.
- Based on temperature range, the market is segmented into chilled (0°C to 15°C), frozen (-18°C to -25°C), and deep-frozen (below -25°C). The frozen (-18°C to -25°C) segment dominated the overall market in 2024
- Based on application, the market is segmented into pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, and others. The food & beverages segment dominated the market in 2024.
- The pharmaceuticals segment is expected to register significant growth over the forecast period. High product demand in the pharmaceuticals segment can be attributed to its importance in maintaining the efficacy and safety of pharmaceuticals.
- North America cold chain industry held the largest revenue share of more than 33.0% in 2024. It will retain the dominant position throughout the forecast period as the region has significant growth opportunities for companies planning to invest in the long term.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
- 1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Information Procurement
- 1.3. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.4. Methodology
- 1.5. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.6. Market Formulation & Validation
- 1.7. Country Based Segment Share Calculation
- 1.8. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segmental Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Cold Chain Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Cold Chain Market Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3. Cold Chain Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraint/Challenge Analysis
- 3.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
- 3.4. Cold Chain Market Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.4.1.1. Supplier Power
- 3.4.1.2. Buyer Power
- 3.4.1.3. Substitution Threat
- 3.4.1.4. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.4.2. Cold Chain Market PESTEL Analysis
- 3.4.2.1. Political Landscape
- 3.4.2.2. Economic Landscape
- 3.4.2.3. Social Landscape
- 3.4.2.4. Technology Landscape
- 3.4.2.5. Environmental Landscape
- 3.4.2.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Cold Chain Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. Cold Chain Market: Type Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2033
- 4.3. Storage
- 4.3.1. Storage Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.3.2. Facilities/Services
- 4.3.2.1. Facilities/Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.3.2.2. Refrigerated Warehouse
- 4.3.2.2.1. Refrigerated Warehouse Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.3.2.2.2. Private & Semi-Private
- 4.3.2.2.3. Public
- 4.3.2.3. Cold Room
- 4.3.2.3.1. Cold Room Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.3.3. Equipment
- 4.3.3.1. Equipment Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.3.3.2. Blast Freezer
- 4.3.3.2.1. Blast Freezer Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.3.3.3. Walk-in Cooler and Freezer
- 4.3.3.3.1. Walk-in Cooler and Freezer Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.3.3.4. Deep Freezer
- 4.3.3.4.1. Deep Freezer Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.3.3.5. Others
- 4.3.3.5.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Transportation
- 4.4.1. Transportation Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.2. Mode
- 4.4.2.1. Mode Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.2.2. Road
- 4.4.2.2.1. Road Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.2.3. Sea
- 4.4.2.3.1. Sea Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.2.4. Rail
- 4.4.2.4.1. Rail Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.2.5. Air
- 4.4.2.5.1. Air Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.3. Offering
- 4.4.3.1. Offering Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.3.2. Refrigerated Vehicles
- 4.4.3.2.1. Refrigerated Vehicles Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.3.3. Refrigerated Containers
- 4.4.3.3.1. Refrigerated Containers Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Cold Chain Market: Temperature Range Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Cold Chain Market: Temperature Range Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2033
- 5.3. Chilled (0°C to 15°C)
- 5.3.1. Chilled (0°C to 15°C) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Frozen (-18°C to -25°C)
- 5.4.1. Frozen (-18°C to -25°C) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Deep-frozen (Below -25°C)
- 5.5.1. Deep-frozen (Below -25°C) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Cold Chain Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Segment Dashboard
- 6.2. Cold Chain Market: Application Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2033
- 6.3. Food & Beverages
- 6.3.1. Food & Beverages Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1.1. Fruits & Vegetables
- 6.3.1.1.1. Fruits & Vegetables Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1.2. Fruit Pulp & Concentrates
- 6.3.1.2.1. Fruit Pulp & Concentrates Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1.3. Dairy Products
- 6.3.1.3.1. Dairy Products Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1.3.1.1. Milk
- 6.3.1.3.1.2. Butter
- 6.3.1.3.1.3. Cheese
- 6.3.1.3.1.4. Ice Cream
- 6.3.1.3.1.5. Others
- 6.3.1.4. Fish, Meat, and Seafood
- 6.3.1.4.1. Fish, Meat, and Seafood Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1.5. Processed Food
- 6.3.1.5.1. Processed Food Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1.6. Bakery & Confectionary
- 6.3.1.6.1. Bakery & Confectionary Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1.7. Others
- 6.3.1.7.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Pharmaceuticals
- 6.4.1. Pharmaceuticals Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.1.1. Vaccines
- 6.4.1.1.1. Vaccines Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.1.2. Blood Banking
- 6.4.1.2.1. Blood Banking Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.1.3. Others
- 6.4.1.3.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Others
- 6.5.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Cold Chain Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Cold Chain Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2033
- 7.2. North America
- 7.2.1. North America Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033
- 7.2.2. U.S.
- 7.2.2.1. U.S. Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.3. Canada
- 7.2.3.1. Canada Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.4. Mexico
- 7.2.4.1. Mexico Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3. Europe
- 7.3.1. Europe Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033
- 7.3.2. Germany
- 7.3.2.1. Germany Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. UK
- 7.3.3.1. UK Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. France
- 7.3.4.1. France Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.5. Spain
- 7.3.5.1. Spain Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.6. Italy
- 7.3.6.1. Italy Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.7. Norway
- 7.3.7.1. Norway Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.8. Netherlands
- 7.3.8.1. Netherlands Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.9. Switzerland
- 7.3.9.1. Switzerland Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.10. Russia
- 7.3.10.1. Russia Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4. Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1. Asia Pacific Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033
- 7.4.2. China
- 7.4.2.1. China Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. Japan
- 7.4.3.1. Japan Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. India
- 7.4.4.1. India Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5. Singapore
- 7.4.5.1. Singapore Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6. South Korea
- 7.4.6.1. South Korea Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.7. Australia
- 7.4.7.1. Australia Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5. Latin America
- 7.5.1. Latin America Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033
- 7.5.2. Brazil
- 7.5.2.1. Brazil Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6. Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East & Africa Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033
- 7.6.2. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
- 7.6.2.1. KSA Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. UAE
- 7.6.3.1. UAE Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.4. South Africa
- 7.6.4.1. South Africa Cold Chain Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Company Categorization
- 8.2. Company Market Positioning
- 8.3. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 8.4. Company Profiles/Listing
- 8.4.1. Americold Logistics, Inc.
- 8.4.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.2. LINEAGE LOGISTICS HOLDING, LLC
- 8.4.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.2.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.3. United States Cold Storage
- 8.4.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.3.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.4. Burris Logistics
- 8.4.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.4.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.5. Wabash National Corporation
- 8.4.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.5.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.6. NewCold
- 8.4.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.6.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.7. Sonoco ThermoSafe (Sonoco Products Company)
- 8.4.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.7.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.8. United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
- 8.4.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.8.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.9. A.P. Moller - Maersk
- 8.4.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.9.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.10. NICHIREI CORPORATION
- 8.4.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.10.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.11. Tippmann Group
- 8.4.11.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.11.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.11.4. Strategic Initiatives