Global Air Cargo Refrigerated Containers Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2025-2031

The global Air Cargo Refrigerated Containers market size is predicted to grow from US$ 351 million in 2025 to US$ 577 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2025 to 2031.

Air cargo refrigerated containers are high-end temperature control solutions for air transport of temperature-sensitive materials such as biopharmaceuticals, food, raw materials, and electronic components. They use high-performance insulation materials and are equipped with an automatic temperature control system that can operate during flight to ensure that the goods maintain a constant temperature environment throughout the transportation process. Its temperature control effect is directly related to the quality, safety or efficacy of the materials carried, especially in the field of biopharmaceuticals, where temperature fluctuations may cause drugs to become ineffective or deteriorate. Therefore, air cargo refrigerated containers play a vital role in cold chain transportation.

Global Air Cargo Refrigerated Container key players include Envirotainer (va-Q-tec), Csafe, Dokasch, Sonoco ThermoSafe and SkyCell AG, etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share over 85%.

The largest market is North America, has a share over 30%, followed by Europe and China, with around 24% and 15% market share respectively.

In terms of product, Active Container is the largest segment, with a share about 75%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Medicine, has a share over 75%, followed by Food, etc.

In terms of the transportation of pharmaceuticals and biological products, with the rapid development of the biopharmaceutical industry, especially vaccines, blood products, cell and gene therapy products, the demand for temperature-controlled transportation has surged. The demand for cross-border transportation of high-end foods (such as seafood, dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables) has increased. Some chemicals and precision electronic components also need to be transported at specific temperatures. Modern temperature-controlled freight boxes are equipped with advanced temperature monitoring and adjustment systems that can track temperature, humidity and other data in real time, and achieve remote monitoring through the Internet of Things technology. New refrigerated containers use energy-saving designs and environmentally friendly materials to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. By using composite materials and high-strength lightweight materials, the weight of freight boxes can be reduced and air transportation costs can be reduced.

LPI (LP Information)' newest research report, the “Air Cargo Refrigerated Containers Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Air Cargo Refrigerated Containers sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Air Cargo Refrigerated Containers sales for 2025 through 2031. With Air Cargo Refrigerated Containers sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Air Cargo Refrigerated Containers industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Air Cargo Refrigerated Containers landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyses the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Air Cargo Refrigerated Containers portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Air Cargo Refrigerated Containers market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Air Cargo Refrigerated Containers and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Air Cargo Refrigerated Containers.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Air Cargo Refrigerated Containers market by product type, application, key players and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Active Container
Passive Container

Segmentation by Application:
Food
Medicine
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Envirotainer (va-Q-tec)
Dokasch
Csafe
VRR
SkyCell AG
CIMC
Shanghai Avifit
Haier Biomedical
Swiss Airtainer
Sonoco Thermosafe
Skycooler
Tower Cold Chain

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