North America Cold Chain Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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North America cold chain market highlights
- The North America cold chain market generated a revenue of USD 126,161.4 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.9% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, storage 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, Mexico is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
North America data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 126,161.4 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 494,101.9 million |
| Growth rate | 18.9% (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 |
| 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, North America region accounted for 34.0% 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 North America is experiencing steady growth due to the rising demand for temperature-controlled storage and transportation of perishable products such as food, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines.
Factors such as the growing population, rising disposable income, and changing consumer preferences toward fresh and healthy food products are driving the demand for cold chains in North America. The growth of the pharmaceutical industry and the need for efficient storage and transportation of temperature-sensitive drugs are also contributing to the market's growth.
The COVID-19 pandemic has also highlighted the importance of a robust cold chain infrastructure for the safe and efficient distribution of vaccines and other medical supplies, which has further accelerated the adoption of cold chains in North America. The major players in the cold chain market in this region include Wabash National Corporation, Burris Logistics, Carrier Global Corporation, Daikin Industries Ltd., Thermo King Corporation, and AmeriCold Logistics, LLC.
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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 |
North America Cold Chain Market Outlook
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Storage was the largest segment with a revenue share of 63.05% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the North America cold chain market based on storage, transportation covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The cold chain market in North America is experiencing steady growth due to the rising demand for temperature-controlled storage and transportation of perishable products such as food, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines.
Factors such as the growing population, rising disposable income, and changing consumer preferences toward fresh and healthy food products are driving the demand for cold chains in North America. The growth of the pharmaceutical industry and the need for efficient storage and transportation of temperature-sensitive drugs are also contributing to the market's growth.
The COVID-19 pandemic has also highlighted the importance of a robust cold chain infrastructure for the safe and efficient distribution of vaccines and other medical supplies, which has further accelerated the adoption of cold chains in North America. The major players in the cold chain market in this region include Wabash National Corporation, Burris Logistics, Carrier Global Corporation, Daikin Industries Ltd., Thermo King Corporation, and AmeriCold Logistics, LLC.
- North America Cold Chain Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Storage
- Transportation
- North America Cold Chain Market Temperature Range Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Chilled
- Frozen
- Deep Frozen
- North America Cold Chain Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Food & Beverages
- Pharmaceuticals
- Others
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North America Cold Chain Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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