Global Cold Chain Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
Global cold chain market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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Global cold chain market highlights
- The global cold chain market generated a revenue of USD 371,081.3 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1,611,019.5 million by 2033.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2026 - 2033) of 20.5% by 2033.
- In terms of segment, storage accounted for a revenue of USD 224,510.4 million in 2025.
- Transportation is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2025.
- Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
Global data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 371,081.3 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 1,611,019.5 million |
| Growth rate | 20.5% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Storage |
| Fastest growing segment | Transportation |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Storage, Transportation |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 34.0% of the global cold chain market in 2025.
- By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 74,502.1 million by 2033.
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Cold Chain Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lineage Logistics | View profile | 10001+ | Novi, Michigan, United States, North America | http://www.lineagelogistics.com |
| Americold Realty Trust Inc | View profile | 14706 | 10 Glenlake Parkway, South Tower, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30328 | https://www.americold.com |
| Tippmann Group / Interstate Warehousing / Tippmann Construction | View profile | 501-1000 | Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, North America | http://tippmanngroup.com |
| Nichirei Corp | View profile | 18422 | 6-19-20 Tsukiji, Nichirei Higashi-Ginza Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 104-8402 | http://www.nichirei.co.jp |
| Newcold | View profile | 1001-5000 | Breda, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands, Europe | https://www.newcold.com/ |
| Wabash National Corp | View profile | 6700 | 3900 McCarty Lane, Lafayette, IN, United States, 47905 | https://ir.onewabash.com |
| Burris Logistics | View profile | 1001-5000 | Milford, Delaware, United States, North America | http://www.burrislogistics.com |
| United States Cold Storage | View profile | 5001-10000 | Camden, New Jersey, United States, North America | http://www.uscold.com/ |
| A. P. Moller Maersk A/S ADR | View profile | 100000 | Esplanaden 50, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1263 | https://www.maersk.com |
| United Parcel Service Inc Class B | View profile | 500000 | 55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E. Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30328 | https://www.ups.com |
| Sonoco Products Co | View profile | 23000 | 1 N. Second Street, Hartsville, SC, United States, 29550 | http://www.sonoco.com |
Global cold chain market outlook
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Storage was the largest segment with a revenue share of 60.5% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global cold chain market based on storage, transportation covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
- Global Cold Chain Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
- Storage
- Facilities
- Refrigerated Warehouse
- Private & Semi-Private
- Public
- Cold Room
- Refrigerated Warehouse
- Equipment
- Blast Freezer
- Walk-in Cooler and Freezer
- Deep Freezer
- Others
- Facilities
- Transportation
- Road
- Sea
- Rail
- Air
- Storage
- Global Cold Chain Temperature Range Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
- Chilled
- Frozen
- Deep Frozen
- Global Cold Chain Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
- Food & Beverages
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Fruit Pulp & Concentrates
- Dairy Products
- Milk
- Butter
- Cheese
- Ice Cream
- Others
- Fish, Meat, and Seafood
- Processed Food
- Bakery & Confectionary
- Others
- Pharmaceuticals
- Vaccines
- Blood Banking
- Others
- Others
- Food & Beverages
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