Europe Cold Chain Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
The cold chain packaging market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 25,622.4 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 12.6% is expected of Europe cold chain packaging market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$9,916.5
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$11,167.2
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$25,622.4
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
12.6%
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Europe cold chain packaging market highlights
- The Europe cold chain packaging market generated a revenue of USD 9,916.5 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.6% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, expanded polystyrene (eps) was the largest revenue generating material in 2025.
- Paper & Paperboard is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, Spain is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
Europe data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 9,916.5 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 25,622.4 million |
| Growth rate | 12.6% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Expanded polystyrene (eps) |
| Fastest growing segment | Paper & Paperboard |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), Polyurethane Rigid Foam (PUR), Paper & Paperboard, Others (Fiberglass, Jute, silica) |
| Key market players worldwide | Cascades Inc, Cryopak, Vinci SA, CSafe Global, Sonoco Products Co, va-Q-tec AG, Sonoco ThermoSafe, Softbox Systems, Pelican Products, TOWER Cold Chain Solutions, Sealed Air Corp, CoolPac, Nordic Cold Chain Solutions, Global Cooling, Inmark, Envirotainer, Vericool, TemperPack |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 29.4% of the global cold chain packaging 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 23,849.5 million by 2033.
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Publish Date: Feb 10, 2026
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Cold Chain Packaging 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 |
| Sealed Air Corp | View profile | 17,000 | 2415 Cascade Pointe Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28208 | www.sealedair.com |
| Cryopak | View profile | 101-250 | Edison, New Jersey, United States, North America | www.cryopak.com/ |
| Envirotainer | View profile | 251-500 | Sollentuna, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Europe | www.envirotainer.com |
| CSafe Global | View profile | 101-250 | Dayton, Ohio, United States, North America | csafeglobal.com |
| Cascades Inc | View profile | 10,000 | 404, Rue Marie-Victorin Boulevard, C.P. 30, Kingsey Falls, QC, Canada, J0A 1B0 | www.cascades.com |
| Vinci SA | View profile | 280,000 | 1973, Boulevard de la Defense, CS 10268, Nanterre Cedex, Paris, France, 92757 | www.vinci.com |
| va-Q-tec AG | View profile | 646 | Alfred-Nobel-Strasse 33, Wurzburg, BY, Germany, 97080 | www.va-q-tec.com |
| TOWER Cold Chain Solutions | View profile | 11-50 | Theale, West Berkshire, United Kingdom, Europe | www.towercoldchain.com/ |
| Sonoco ThermoSafe | View profile | 1-10 | Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States, North America | www.thermosafe.com |
Europe Cold Chain Packaging Market Outlook
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Expanded Polystyrene (Eps) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 42.08% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe cold chain packaging market based on expanded polystyrene (eps), polyurethane rigid foam (pur), paper & paperboard, others (fiberglass, jute, silica) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
- Europe Cold Chain Packaging Market Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
- Polyurethane Rigid Foam (PUR)
- Paper & Paperboard
- Others (Fiberglass, Jute, silica)
- Europe Cold Chain Packaging Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Insulated Pallet Shippers
- Insulated Containers
- Vacuum Insulated Panels
- Gel Packs
- Others
- Europe Cold Chain Packaging Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Fruit & Pulp Concentrates
- Dairy Products
- Fish, Meat & Seafood
- Processed Food
- Pharmaceuticals
- Bakery & Confectionaries
- Others
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Europe Cold Chain Packaging Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
Europe cold chain packaging market statistics, by material, 2021-2033 (US$M)
