Cold Chain Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034

The global cold chain market size calculated at USD 418.81 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach around USD 1,416.67 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 14.50% from 2025 to 2034. The North America cold chain market size was estimated at USD 131.68 billion in 2024 and is expanding at a CAGR of 14.56% during the forecast period. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.

  • Last Updated : January 2025
  • Report Code : 1331
  • Category : Automotive

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Cold Chain Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Cold Chain Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Cold Chain Market, By Type

8.1. Cold Chain Market, by Type,

8.1.1. Storage (Warehouses, Reefer Containers)

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast 

8.1.2. Monitoring Components (Hardware, Software)

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast 

8.1.3. Transportation (Road, Sea, Rail, Air)

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast 

Chapter 9. Global Cold Chain Market, By Sector

9.1. Cold Chain Market, by Sector,

9.1.1. Private

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.2. Cooperative

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.3. Public

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 10. Global Cold Chain Market, By Temperature Type 

10.1. Cold Chain Market, by Temperature Type,

10.1.1. Frozen

10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.2. Chilled

10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 11. Global Cold Chain Market, By Packaging 

11.1. Cold Chain Market, by Packaging,

11.1.1. Product

11.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

11.1.2. Materials (Insulating Materials, Refrigerants)

11.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 12. Global Cold Chain Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

12.1. North America

12.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.1.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.1.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.1.5. U.S.

12.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.1.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.1.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.1.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.1.6. Rest of North America

12.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.1.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.1.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.1.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.2. Europe

12.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.2.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.2.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.2.5. UK

12.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.2.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.2.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.2.6. Germany

12.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.2.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.2.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.2.7. France

12.2.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.2.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.2.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.2.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.2.8. Rest of Europe

12.2.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.2.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.2.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.2.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.3. APAC

12.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.3.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.3.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.3.5. India

12.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.3.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.3.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.3.6. China

12.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.3.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.3.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.3.7. Japan

12.3.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.3.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.3.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.3.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.3.8. Rest of APAC

12.3.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.3.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.3.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.3.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.4. MEA

12.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.4.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.4.5. GCC

12.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.4.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.4.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.4.6. North Africa

12.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.4.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.4.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.4.7. South Africa

12.4.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.4.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.4.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.4.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.4.8. Rest of MEA

12.4.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.4.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.4.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.4.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.5. Latin America

12.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.5.5. Brazil

12.5.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.5.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.5.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.5.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

12.5.6. Rest of LATAM

12.5.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

12.5.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Sector

12.5.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Temperature Type

12.5.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Packaging

Chapter 13. Company Profiles

13.1. Agro Merchant Group

13.1.1. Company Overview

13.1.2. Product Offerings

13.1.3. Financial Performance

13.1.4. Recent Initiatives

13.2. Nordic Logistics and Warehousing LLC

13.2.1. Company Overview

13.2.2. Product Offerings

13.2.3. Financial Performance

13.2.4. Recent Initiatives

13.3. Preferred Freezer Services LLC

13.3.1. Company Overview

13.3.2. Product Offerings

13.3.3. Financial Performance

13.3.4. Recent Initiatives

13.4. Cold Chain Technologies Inc.

13.4.1. Company Overview

13.4.2. Product Offerings

13.4.3. Financial Performance

13.4.4. Recent Initiatives

13.5. Cryopack Industries Inc.

13.5.1. Company Overview

13.5.2. Product Offerings

13.5.3. Financial Performance

13.5.4. Recent Initiatives

13.6. Creopack

13.6.1. Company Overview

13.6.2. Product Offerings

13.6.3. Financial Performance

13.6.4. Recent Initiatives

13.7. Cold Box Express Inc.

13.7.1. Company Overview

13.7.2. Product Offerings

13.7.3. Financial Performance

13.7.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 14. Research Methodology

14.1. Primary Research

14.2. Secondary Research

14.3. Assumptions

Chapter 15. Appendix

15.1. About Us

15.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global cold chain market size was reached at USD 365.78 billion in 2024 and is projected to hit over USD 1,416.67 billion by 2034.

The global cold chain market is poised to grow at a CAGR of 14.50% from 2025 to 2034.

The major players in the cold chain market are Agro Merchant Group, Nordic Logistics and Warehousing LLC, Preferred Freezer Services LLC, Cold Chain Technologies Inc., Cryopack Industries Inc., Creopack, Cold Box Express Inc. and many others.

The rise in retail stores across the world and the rising demand for refrigerated transport vehicles in order to deliver the perishable products to retail stores are the driving factors of the cold chain market.

The North America is expected to lead the largest revenue share contributing more than 36% market share in 2024.

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