U.K. Cold Storage Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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UK cold storage market highlights
- The UK cold storage market generated a revenue of USD 7,097.1 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 20,538.0 million by 2033.
- The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.2% 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.
Cold storage market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 7,097.1 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 20,538.0 million |
| Growth rate | 14.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Facilities |
| Fastest growing segment | Equipment |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 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, UK accounted for 3.8% of the global cold storage market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Europe, UK cold storage market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Netherlands is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 14,763.5 million by 2033.
The rising demand for cold storage in the country can be attributed to the growing e-commerce industry, the rising number of refrigerated warehouses, and the growing pharmaceutical sector. The increasing demand for perishable foods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and meat is also driving the demand for cold storage in the U.K.
Furthermore, the U.K. government is promoting the development of the cold storage industry by providing subsidies and tax incentives to companies investing in temperature controlled logistics facilities and services.
For instance, in the 2021 Spring Budget, the U.K. government announced a two-year tax incentive program to help cold storage transport companies invest in temperature control equipment and refrigeration units. The companies investing would be eligible to claim 130% of capital allowances on qualifying refrigeration systems, units, and equipment.
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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 |
U.K. Cold Storage Market Outlook
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Facilities was the largest segment with a revenue share of 102.28% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the U.K. cold storage market based on facilities, equipment covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The rising demand for cold storage in the country can be attributed to the growing e-commerce industry, the rising number of refrigerated warehouses, and the growing pharmaceutical sector. The increasing demand for perishable foods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and meat is also driving the demand for cold storage in the U.K.
Furthermore, the U.K. government is promoting the development of the cold storage industry by providing subsidies and tax incentives to companies investing in temperature controlled logistics facilities and services.
For instance, in the 2021 Spring Budget, the U.K. government announced a two-year tax incentive program to help cold storage transport companies invest in temperature control equipment and refrigeration units. The companies investing would be eligible to claim 130% of capital allowances on qualifying refrigeration systems, units, and equipment.
- U.K. Cold Storage Market Storage Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Facilities
- Equipment
- U.K. Cold Storage Market Temperature Range Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
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- Frozen
- Deep Frozen
- U.K. Cold Storage Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Food & Beverages
- Pharmaceuticals
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U.K. Cold Storage Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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