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Food Cold Chain Global Market Report 2025

Published Dec 15, 2025
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20649992

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Food Cold Chain Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on food cold chain market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for food cold chain ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The food cold chain market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type Of Cold Chain: Refrigerated Transportation; Cold Storage; Ice Cream Logistics; Temperature-Controlled Warehousing

2) By Technology: Blast Freezing; Vapor Compression; Programmable Logic Controller (PLC); Evaporating Cooling; Cryogenic Systems; Other Technologies

3) By Distribution Channel: Direct Sales; Distributors And Wholesalers; Online Sales; Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PL)

4) By Application: Fruits And Vegetables; Dairy And Frozen Desserts; Fish, Meat, And Seafood; Bakery And Confectionery; Other Applications

Subsegments:

1) By Refrigerated Transportation: Road Transport; Rail Transport; Sea Transport; Air Transport; Last-Mile Delivery; Intermodal Transport

2) By Cold Storage: Chilled Storage; Frozen Storage; Deep-Freeze Storage; Controlled Atmosphere Storage; Blast Freezing Rooms

3) By Ice Cream Logistics: Hardening And Blast Freezing; Deep-Freeze Storage; Frozen Line-Haul Transport; Frozen Last-Mile Delivery; Temperature-Validated Packaging; Store Replenishment Distribution

4) By Temperature-Controlled Warehousing: Public Refrigerated Warehousing; Contract Refrigerated Warehousing; Multi-Temperature Warehousing; Bonded Cold Warehousing; Cross-Dock Warehousing; Online Grocery Fulfillment Warehousing

Companies Mentioned: DHL Supply Chain; DSV A/S; XPO Logistics Inc.; Nichirei Logistics Group; Americold Logistics LLC; NewCold Advanced Cold Logistics; ColdEX Logistics Pvt. Ltd.; Celcius Logistics Pvt. Ltd.; Crystal Logistic Cool Chain Ltd.; Rinac Pvt. Ltd.; Interstate Cold Storage; Siddhi Cold Chain Pvt. Ltd.; ColdStar Logistics Pvt. Ltd.; ALC Cold Chain Logistics Pvt. Ltd.; WareIQ Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Indicold Private Ltd.; Reefer Express Pvt. Ltd.; Arihant Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd.; Godamwale Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd.; Kaveri Cold Chain Logistics Pvt. Ltd.

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 3-5 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
2. Food Cold Chain Market Characteristics
3. Food Cold Chain Market Trends And Strategies
4. Food Cold Chain Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
4.1. Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism
5. Global Food Cold Chain Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Food Cold Chain PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Food Cold Chain Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Food Cold Chain Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Food Cold Chain Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Food Cold Chain Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Food Cold Chain Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Refrigerated Transportation
Cold Storage
Ice Cream Logistics
Temperature-Controlled Warehousing
6.2. Global Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Blast Freezing
Vapor Compression
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Evaporating Cooling
Cryogenic Systems
Other Technologies
6.3. Global Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Direct Sales
Distributors And Wholesalers
Online Sales
Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PL)
6.4. Global Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Fruits And Vegetables
Dairy And Frozen Desserts
Fish, Meat, And Seafood
Bakery And Confectionery
Other Applications
6.5. Global Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Food And Beverage Industry
Pharmaceutical Companies
Retail Chains
Food Processing Companies
Restaurants And Catering Services
6.6. Global Food Cold Chain Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Refrigerated Transportation, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Road Transport
Rail Transport
Sea Transport
Air Transport
Last-Mile Delivery
Intermodal Transport
6.7. Global Food Cold Chain Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Cold Storage, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Chilled Storage
Frozen Storage
Deep-Freeze Storage
Controlled Atmosphere Storage
Blast Freezing Rooms
6.8. Global Food Cold Chain Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Ice Cream Logistics, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Hardening And Blast Freezing
Deep-Freeze Storage
Frozen Line-Haul Transport
Frozen Last-Mile Delivery
Temperature-Validated Packaging
Store Replenishment Distribution
6.9. Global Food Cold Chain Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Temperature-Controlled Warehousing, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Public Refrigerated Warehousing
Contract Refrigerated Warehousing
Multi-Temperature Warehousing
Bonded Cold Warehousing
Cross-Dock Warehousing
Online Grocery Fulfillment Warehousing
7. Food Cold Chain Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Food Cold Chain Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Food Cold Chain Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8. Asia-Pacific Food Cold Chain Market
8.1. Asia-Pacific Food Cold Chain Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
9. China Food Cold Chain Market
9.1. China Food Cold Chain Market Overview
9.2. China Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
10. India Food Cold Chain Market
10.1. India Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11. Japan Food Cold Chain Market
11.1. Japan Food Cold Chain Market Overview
11.2. Japan Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12. Australia Food Cold Chain Market
12.1. Australia Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Food Cold Chain Market
13.1. Indonesia Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Food Cold Chain Market
14.1. South Korea Food Cold Chain Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Food Cold Chain Market
15.1. Western Europe Food Cold Chain Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16. UK Food Cold Chain Market
16.1. UK Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17. Germany Food Cold Chain Market
17.1. Germany Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18. France Food Cold Chain Market
18.1. France Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19. Italy Food Cold Chain Market
19.1. Italy Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20. Spain Food Cold Chain Market
20.1. Spain Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Food Cold Chain Market
21.1. Eastern Europe Food Cold Chain Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22. Russia Food Cold Chain Market
22.1. Russia Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23. North America Food Cold Chain Market
23.1. North America Food Cold Chain Market Overview
23.2. North America Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24. USA Food Cold Chain Market
24.1. USA Food Cold Chain Market Overview
24.2. USA Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25. Canada Food Cold Chain Market
25.1. Canada Food Cold Chain Market Overview
25.2. Canada Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26. South America Food Cold Chain Market
26.1. South America Food Cold Chain Market Overview
26.2. South America Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27. Brazil Food Cold Chain Market
27.1. Brazil Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28. Middle East Food Cold Chain Market
28.1. Middle East Food Cold Chain Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29. Africa Food Cold Chain Market
29.1. Africa Food Cold Chain Market Overview
29.2. Africa Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cold Chain, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Food Cold Chain Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
30. Food Cold Chain Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
30.1. Food Cold Chain Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Food Cold Chain Market Company Profiles
30.2.1. DHL Supply Chain Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.2. DSV A/S Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.3. XPO Logistics Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.4. Nichirei Logistics Group Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.5. Americold Logistics LLC Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
31. Food Cold Chain Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
31.1. NewCold Advanced Cold Logistics
31.2. ColdEX Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
31.3. Celcius Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
31.4. Crystal Logistic Cool Chain Ltd.
31.5. Rinac Pvt. Ltd.
31.6. Interstate Cold Storage
31.7. Siddhi Cold Chain Pvt. Ltd.
31.8. ColdStar Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
31.9. ALC Cold Chain Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
31.10. WareIQ Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
31.11. Indicold Private Ltd.
31.12. Reefer Express Pvt. Ltd.
31.13. Arihant Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd.
31.14. Godamwale Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd.
31.15. Kaveri Cold Chain Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
32. Global Food Cold Chain Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Food Cold Chain Market
34. Recent Developments In The Food Cold Chain Market
35. Food Cold Chain Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
35.1 Food Cold Chain Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Food Cold Chain Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Food Cold Chain Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
35.3.2 Competitor Strategies
36. Appendix
36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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