Europe Cold Chain Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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Europe cold chain market highlights
- The Europe cold chain market generated a revenue of USD 91,471.5 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.3% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, transportation was the largest revenue generating type in 2025.
- Transportation is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, Netherlands is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
Europe data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 91,471.5 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 367,657.6 million |
| Growth rate | 19.3% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Transportation |
| 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 |
| Key market players worldwide | United States Cold Storage, Burris Logistics, Wabash National Corp, Newcold, Sonoco Products Co, United Parcel Service Inc Class B, A. P. Moller Maersk A/S ADR, Nichirei Corp, Tippmann Group / Interstate Warehousing / Tippmann Construction, Americold Realty Trust Inc, Lineage Logistics |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 24.6% of the global cold chain market in 2025.
- Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 406,322.1 million by 2033.
The cold chain market in Europe is expected to register a growth rate of 17.5% over the forecast period due to the growing population, consumer requirements for packaged food, and increasing demand from the pharmaceutical industry for cold chains. In addition, the increased requirement for efficient storage and transportation of temperature-sensitive drugs is contributing to the market's growth.
The cold chain market in Europe is driven by factors such as the increasing e-commerce industry, and the rising number of refrigerated warehouses, which demands cold chain equipment on a large scale. However, the higher costs of cold chain equipment and lack of control by manufacturers and retailers over cold chain logistics services are expected to hamper market growth across Europe over the forecast period.
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Publish Date: Jun 25, 2025
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Cold Chain Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoco Products Co | View profile | 23,000 | 1 N. Second Street, Hartsville, SC, United States, 29550 | www.sonoco.com |
| United Parcel Service Inc Class B | View profile | 500,000 | 55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E. Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30328 | www.ups.com |
| A. P. Moller Maersk A/S ADR | View profile | 100,000 | Esplanaden 50, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1263 | www.maersk.com |
| United States Cold Storage | View profile | 5001-10000 | Camden, New Jersey, United States, North America | www.uscold.com/ |
| Burris Logistics | View profile | 1001-5000 | Milford, Delaware, United States, North America | www.burrislogistics.com |
| Wabash National Corp | View profile | 6,700 | 3900 McCarty Lane, Lafayette, IN, United States, 47905 | ir.onewabash.com |
| Newcold | View profile | 1001-5000 | Breda, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands, Europe | www.newcold.com/ |
| Nichirei Corp | View profile | 18,422 | 6-19-20 Tsukiji, Nichirei Higashi-Ginza Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 104-8402 | www.nichirei.co.jp |
| Tippmann Group / Interstate Warehousing / Tippmann Construction | View profile | 501-1000 | Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, North America | tippmanngroup.com |
| Americold Realty Trust Inc | View profile | 14,706 | 10 Glenlake Parkway, South Tower, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30328 | www.americold.com |
Europe Cold Chain Market Outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to Cold Chain Market Outlook will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Transportation was the largest segment with a revenue share of 58.95% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe cold chain market based on storage, transportation covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The cold chain market in Europe is expected to register a growth rate of 17.5% over the forecast period due to the growing population, consumer requirements for packaged food, and increasing demand from the pharmaceutical industry for cold chains. In addition, the increased requirement for efficient storage and transportation of temperature-sensitive drugs is contributing to the market's growth.
The cold chain market in Europe is driven by factors such as the increasing e-commerce industry, and the rising number of refrigerated warehouses, which demands cold chain equipment on a large scale. However, the higher costs of cold chain equipment and lack of control by manufacturers and retailers over cold chain logistics services are expected to hamper market growth across Europe over the forecast period.
- Europe Cold Chain Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Storage
- Transportation
- Europe Cold Chain Market Temperature Range Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Chilled
- Frozen
- Deep Frozen
- Europe Cold Chain Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Food & Beverages
- Pharmaceuticals
- Others
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Europe Cold Chain Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
Europe cold chain market statistics, by type, 2021-2033 (US$M)
