Middle East & Africa Cold Storage Market Size & Outlook
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MEA cold storage market highlights
- The MEA cold storage market generated a revenue of USD 21,566.2 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.9% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, facilities was the largest revenue generating storage in 2025.
- Equipment is the most lucrative storage segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 21,566.2 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 52,695.2 million |
| Growth rate | 10.9% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Facilities |
| Fastest growing segment | Equipment |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Facilities, Equipment |
| Key market players worldwide | Americold Realty Trust Inc, Adecoagro SA, Burris Logistics, Barloworld Ltd, Lineage Logistics, Oxford Industries Inc, Oceana Group Ltd, Swire Pacific Ltd ADR, United States Cold Storage, JD Logistics Inc, Wabash National Corp |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 11.6% of the global cold storage market in 2025.
- Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Europe is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 146,781.1 million by 2033.
The Middle East has seen a steady increase in the adoption of cold storages in recent years. The cold storage, which refers to the system used to maintain the temperature of perishable goods from production to consumption, is an essential component of the food industry.
The increasing demand for fresh and frozen food products and the rise in food safety regulations have driven the growth of the cold storage market in the Middle East. One of the factors driving the adoption of cold storages in the Middle East is the growth of the food and beverage industry.
The region has witnessed a rise in the demand for fresh and processed food products, which has led to an increase in the need for refrigeration and freezing equipment. Additionally, the number of supermarkets and hypermarkets in the region has increased the demand for cold storage solutions, including walk-in freezers and refrigerators.
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Publish Date: Dec 23, 2025
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Cold Storage Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swire Pacific Ltd ADR | View profile | 78,000 | 88 Queensway, GPO Box 1, 33rd Floor, One Pacific Place, Hong Kong, Hong Kong | www.swirepacific.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 |
| Americold Realty Trust Inc | View profile | 14,706 | 10 Glenlake Parkway, South Tower, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30328 | www.americold.com |
| Lineage Logistics | View profile | 10001+ | Novi, Michigan, United States, North America | www.lineagelogistics.com |
| Adecoagro SA | View profile | 9,762 | 6, Rue Eugene Ruppert, Vertigo Naos Building, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, L-2453 | www.adecoagro.com |
| Barloworld Ltd | View profile | 6,316 | 61 Katherine Street, PO Box 782248, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, South Africa, 2146 | www.barloworld.com |
| Oxford Industries Inc | View profile | 6,000 | 999 Peachtree Street, Northeast, Suite 688, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30309 | www.oxfordinc.com |
| Oceana Group Ltd | View profile | 3,416 | 25 Jan Smuts Street, 9th Floor, Oceana House, Foreshore, Cape Town, WC, South Africa, 8001 | www.oceana.co.za |
Middle East & Africa Cold Storage Market Outlook
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Facilities was the largest segment with a revenue share of 104.88% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa cold storage market based on facilities, equipment covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The Middle East has seen a steady increase in the adoption of cold storages in recent years. The cold storage, which refers to the system used to maintain the temperature of perishable goods from production to consumption, is an essential component of the food industry.
The increasing demand for fresh and frozen food products and the rise in food safety regulations have driven the growth of the cold storage market in the Middle East. One of the factors driving the adoption of cold storages in the Middle East is the growth of the food and beverage industry.
The region has witnessed a rise in the demand for fresh and processed food products, which has led to an increase in the need for refrigeration and freezing equipment. Additionally, the number of supermarkets and hypermarkets in the region has increased the demand for cold storage solutions, including walk-in freezers and refrigerators.
- Middle East & Africa Cold Storage Market Storage Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Facilities
- Equipment
- Middle East & Africa Cold Storage Market Temperature Range Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Chilled
- Frozen
- Deep Frozen
- Middle East & Africa Cold Storage Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Food & Beverages
- Pharmaceuticals
- Others
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