Global Refrigerated Aircraft Cargo Container Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2025-2031

The global Refrigerated Aircraft Cargo Container market size is predicted to grow from US$ 350 million in 2025 to US$ 581 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2025 to 2031.

Refrigerated aircraft cargo container is a high-end temperature control solution for air transport of temperature-sensitive materials such as biopharmaceuticals, food, raw materials, and electronic components. It uses high-performance insulation materials and is equipped with an automatic temperature control system that can operate during flight to ensure that the cargo maintains 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, temperature fluctuations may cause drugs to fail or deteriorate, so air temperature-controlled cargo containers play a vital role in cold chain transportation.

Refrigerated aircraft cargo container belongs to the category of ULD (Aircraft Container Container). ULD is a device used for standardized loading of cargo in air transportation, which is mainly divided into two categories: Pallet (P): that is, air pallets, usually used to load large or irregularly shaped cargo. Common Pallet types include PAJ, PLA, PLF, etc. Container (A): that is, air containers, usually used to load standardized size cargo. Common container types include AKE, AKH, AMF, etc.

In the field of temperature control, ULD is further divided into refrigerated (R) types, which are mainly used to transport goods that require temperature control. Common types include RKN, RAP and RLP.

Global Refrigerated Aircraft Cargo 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.

Using IoT technology and artificial intelligence algorithms, we can achieve real-time monitoring, automatic adjustment and data recording of temperature-controlled boxes to ensure accurate temperature management of goods during transportation. By improving battery technology and using efficient insulation materials, the endurance of temperature-controlled boxes is further improved to meet the needs of long-distance air transportation. Develop box structures that support multiple temperature-controlled zones to adapt to the diverse temperature requirements of different goods (such as the coexistence of refrigerated and frozen areas). With the increase in global demand for the transportation of pharmaceuticals such as vaccines, plasma, and reagents, the demand for high-end temperature-controlled boxes continues to be strong. The growing demand for imported goods such as fresh food and high-quality fruits from consumers provides impetus for the market development of temperature-controlled freight boxes. Provide personalized solutions based on customers' specific needs (such as temperature range, size, and endurance).

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

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Refrigerated Aircraft Cargo Container 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 Refrigerated Aircraft Cargo Container portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Refrigerated Aircraft Cargo Container market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Refrigerated Aircraft Cargo Container 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 Refrigerated Aircraft Cargo Container.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Refrigerated Aircraft Cargo Container 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

Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.