The global cold chain market is expected to reach USD 1,071.13 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 18.6%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The retail sector in emerging economies, such as India and China, is getting more organized and this trend is expected to augment the demand for cold storage over the forecast period. Government policies to deregulate the entry of foreign companies have increased the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the retail sectors of such regions.
Organized retail stores use better refrigeration and improved storage technology than traditional stores. Thus, consumers are increasingly purchasing frozen foods from these retail stores. With the increased demand for chilled and frozen foods and the rapidly expanding organized retail sector, the demand for cold storage solutions is expected to grow over the projected period. Organized retail supports different outlet formats depending on spending power and proximity to major residential and consumption clusters.
The offline mode of organized retailing is categorized into convenience stores, supermarkets, and hypermarkets based on product range and surface coverage. On the other hand, the lack of power hook-ups for reefer trailers at transportation hubs and ports coupled with the lack of reliable power supply for cold warehouses further increases the operating costs.
However, this also offers opportunities for companies to develop unique solutions or leverage alternative energy sources that can overcome these issues in emerging markets. Furthermore, new transportation means, such as versatile refrigerated containers, are being developed to overcome the lack of adequate transportation facilities. These solutions can provide access to international markets and offer opportunities for farmers and small-scale businesses in these regions.
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Low carbon design, environmental auditing, and construction of energy-efficient cold storage warehouses are anticipated to fuel the demand for cold storage.
Growing supermarket shopping culture and rising consumer preference toward private labels are the key factors for the expansion of food retail chains across the globe.
The cold chain packaging segment is anticipated to register a CAGR of 20.8%. The growth is attributed to the significant changes in the living standards and food consumption behavior of consumers.
The processed food application is anticipated to witness a high CAGR of 20.6% over the projected period.
The cold packs segment is anticipated to register a CAGR of 21.0%. The growth is attributed to the significant changes in the living standards and food consumption behavior of consumers.
The processed food application is anticipated to witness a high CAGR of 19.1% over the projected period.
The primary source markets for cold chain are the U.S., Canada, Germany, China, the U.K., India, France, Japan, and South Korea. The U.S. will be the primary source market for cold chain providers.
The market in Japan is becoming increasingly saturated, resulting in cold storage operators in the country seeking avenues to enhance international trade.
Key players in the market include Americold Logistics LLC, Agro Merchant Group, Burris Logistics, Inc., Henningsen Cold Storage Company, Lineage Logistics, LLC, Nordic Logistics, Preferred Freezer, Wabash National, Cold Chain Technologies, Inc., Cryopak Industries Inc., Creopack, Cold Box Express, Inc., Intelsius, Nilkamal Limited, Sofrigam, Softbox Systems Ltd., Sonoco ThermoSafe, Valor Industries, and va Q tec AG.
Grand View Research has segmented the global cold chain market on the basis of type, packaging, equipment, application, and region.
Cold Chain Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2017 - 2030)
Storage
Warehouses
On-grid
Off-grid
Reefer Containers
Transportation
Road
Sea
Rail
Air
Monitoring Components
Hardware
Sensors
RFID Devices
Telematics
Networking Devices
Software
On-premise
Cloud-based
Cold Chain Market Packaging Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2017 - 2030)
Product
Crates
Dairy
Pharmaceuticals
Fishery
Horticulture
Insulated Containers & Boxes
Payload Size
Large (32 to 66 liters)
Medium (21 to 29 liters)
Small (10 to 17 liters)
X-small (3 to 8 liters)
Petite (0.9 to 2.7 liters)
Type
Cold Chain Bags/Vaccine Bags
Corrugated Boxes
Others
Cold Packs
Labels
Temperature-controlled Pallet Shippers
Materials
Insulating Materials
EPS
PUR
VIP
Cryogenic Tanks
Others (Insulating Pouches, Hard Cased Thermal Boxes, and Active Thermal Systems)
Refrigerants
Fluorocarbons
Inorganics
Ammonia
CO2
Hydrocarbons
Cold Chain Market Equipment Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2017 - 2030)
Storage Equipment
On-grid
Walk-in Coolers
Walk-in Freezers
Ice-lined Refrigerators
Deep Freezers
Off-grid
Solar Chillers
Milk Coolers
Solar-powered Cold Boxes
Others (Solar Refrigerators and Products related to Solar Panels)
Transportation Equipment
Cold Chain Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2017 - 2030)
Fruits & Vegetables
Fruit Pulp & Concentrates
Dairy Products
Milk
Butter
Cheese
Ice cream
Fish, Meat, and Seafood
Processed Food
Pharmaceuticals
Vaccines
Blood Banking
Bakery & Confectionary
Others (Ready-to-Cook, Poultry)
Cold Chain Market Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2017 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
U.K.
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Asia-Pacific
China
India
Japan
Singapore
South Korea
South America
Brazil
Middle East
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Africa
South Africa
Nigeria
Egypt
Kenya
List of Key Players in Cold Chain Market
Agro Merchant Group (U.S.)
Nordic Logistics and Warehousing, LLC (U.S.)
Preferred Freezer Services, LLC (U.S.)
Cold Chain Technologies, Inc. (U.S.)
Cryopack Industries, Inc. (U.S.)
Creopack (Canada)
Cold Box Express, Inc. (U.S.)
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