Cold Chain Products Market
PUBLISHED: 2024 ID: SMRC27575
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Cold Chain Products Market

Cold Chain Products Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product Type (Storage, Transportation, Packaging, Monitoring and Other Product Types), Temperature Range, Application and By Geography

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Published: 2024 ID: SMRC27575

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Cold Chain Products Market is growing at a CAGR of 12.3% during the forecast period. Cold chain products refer to temperature-sensitive goods that require specific temperature-controlled conditions throughout their storage and transportation to maintain quality and safety. This includes perishable items such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, seafood, and pharmaceuticals. The cold chain involves a series of refrigerated production, storage, and distribution processes to prevent spoilage and ensure the products remain within their required temperature range. Effective cold chain management is crucial for reducing waste and ensuring consumer safety and satisfaction.

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Growing demand for perishable goods

The growing demand for perishable goods and locally sourced foods, retailers and suppliers increasingly rely on cold chain logistics to prevent spoilage and ensure safety. This trend is further amplified by the rise in e-commerce and home delivery services, which require effective cold chain management. Consequently, investments in temperature-controlled infrastructure and advanced technologies are accelerating to meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses in the perishable goods sector, thereby fostering the growth of the market.

Restraint:

Limited infrastructure in emerging markets

Limited infrastructure in emerging markets like inadequate refrigeration facilities, poorly maintained road networks, and insufficient logistics services lead to increased spoilage and waste of perishable items. Additionally, the lack of investment in cold chain technologies limits the ability to monitor and maintain required temperature conditions effectively. This infrastructure deficit not only raises operational costs but also deters potential investors and businesses from entering these markets, stunting overall growth and development in the cold chain sector.

Opportunity:

Expansion into emerging markets

As expansion into emerging markets and disposable incomes rise, consumers seek fresh food and high-quality products, necessitating robust cold chain infrastructure. Emerging markets often lack established cold chain systems, presenting opportunities for investment and innovation. Moreover, government initiatives aimed at improving food security and reducing wastage further drive the need for efficient cold chain logistics. This expansion fosters collaboration between local and global players, enhancing overall market growth and resilience.

Threat:

Technological vulnerabilities

Technological vulnerabilities like IoT, automation, and data analytics for monitoring and tracking, the risk of cyber attacks rises, potentially compromising sensitive temperature-controlled data. Any breach can lead to product spoilage, financial losses, and reputational damage. Moreover, inadequate technology infrastructure in some regions can result in inefficient operations and increased costs. Addressing these vulnerabilities requires substantial investment in cybersecurity measures and technology upgrades, which can strain resources for many cold chain providers.

Covid-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the cold chain products market by highlighting the critical importance of efficient logistics for perishable goods, particularly vaccines and pharmaceuticals. Increased demand for temperature-sensitive products drove investments in cold chain infrastructure and technology. However, supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, and logistical challenges hindered operations. The surge in e-commerce also accelerated the need for home delivery of perishable goods. Overall, the pandemic emphasized the need for robust cold chain solutions to ensure the safe distribution of essential products.

The packaging segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

Over the forecasted timeframe, the packaging segment is anticipated to dominate the market share, due to the integrity and safety of temperature-sensitive goods during storage. Advanced packaging solutions, such as insulated containers, vacuum-sealed bags, and gel packs, help maintain optimal temperatures, reducing spoilage and extending shelf life. Innovations in smart packaging, equipped with temperature monitoring and tracking technologies, enhance visibility and control over the cold chain process. As consumer demand for fresh and quality products rises, driving growth in the cold chain products market.

The chemicals segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The chemicals segment is expected to register lucrative growth during the estimation period, due to specialty chemicals that require precise temperature control during transportation and storage. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and food additives rely on cold chain logistics to maintain product integrity and efficacy. As regulations on chemical safety and quality tighten, companies increasingly invest in cold chain solutions to ensure compliance and reduce spoilage. Moreover, the growth of the specialty chemicals market, which often necessitates stringent temperature management, further propels the market growth.

Region with largest share:

Over the forecasted timeframe, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to dominate the market share due to increasing urbanization and growing demand for perishable goods. The region's diverse food and beverage sector, along with a booming pharmaceutical industry, necessitates efficient cold chain logistics to ensure product quality and safety. Government initiatives promoting food safety and reducing wastage further bolster market growth. Additionally, advancements in technology, are enhancing tracking and monitoring capabilities. The region's burgeoning e-commerce market also significantly contributes to the demand for cold chain solutions.

Region with highest CAGR:

The North America region is expected to register the highest growth rate over the forecast period, owing to demand for fresh and organic foods and vaccines. The region's advanced logistics infrastructure and technological innovations, including IoT and automation, enhance operational efficiency and monitoring capabilities. Additionally, the growing e-commerce sector, especially in grocery delivery, fuels the need for reliable cold chain solutions. With stringent food safety regulations, companies are increasingly investing in sustainable practices to meet market demands and ensure compliance.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Cold Chain Products Market include Americold Logistics LLC, Lineage Logistics Holdings LLC, United Parcel Service (UPS), DHL International GmbH, FedEx Corporation, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., Burris Logistics, Agro Merchants Group, Nichirei Logistics Group Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Carrier Global Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., Cryopak, Pelican BioThermal LLC, A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, XPO Logistics, Inc., Cold Chain Technologies, Inc., Biocair and Marken.
   
Key Developments:

In October 2024, DHL supply chain agreed for partnership with Volkswagen Slovakia. The collaboration was contractually agreed for the next five years after a successful selection process. DHL Supply Chain's thus strengthens its position as a key logistics partner to the automotive industry.

In July 2024, DHL extended partnership with Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG. The extension of the framework agreement, which gives us planning security, enables further investment in the site and provides long-term security for the jobs at the hub.

In July 2024, DHL collaborated with Google on sustainable worldwide shipping. The initiative included express shipping of Google devices in the Devices & Services business unit across the Americas, Asia, and Europe, and is part of Google’s push towards encouraging existing decarbonization technologies in air cargo transportation.

Product Types Covered:
• Storage
• Transportation
• Packaging
• Monitoring
• Other Product Types          

Temperature Ranges Covered:
• Chilled
• Frozen
• Deep-frozen          

Applications Covered:
• Food and Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
• Chemicals
• Other Applications

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary       
         
2 Preface      
 
 2.1 Abstract       
 2.2 Stake Holders      
 2.3 Research Scope      
 2.4 Research Methodology     
  2.4.1 Data Mining     
  2.4.2 Data Analysis     
  2.4.3 Data Validation     
  2.4.4 Research Approach     
 2.5 Research Sources      
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources    
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources    
  2.5.3 Assumptions     
         
3 Market Trend Analysis      
 3.1 Introduction      
 3.2 Drivers       
 3.3 Restraints      
 3.4 Opportunities      
 3.5 Threats       
 3.6 Product Analysis      
 3.7 Application Analysis     
 3.8 Emerging Markets      
 3.9 Impact of Covid-19      
         
4 Porters Five Force Analysis      
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers     
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers     
 4.3 Threat of substitutes     
 4.4 Threat of new entrants     
 4.5 Competitive rivalry      
         
5 Global Cold Chain Products Market, By Product Type   
 5.1 Introduction      
 5.2 Storage       
  5.2.1 Refrigerators     
  5.2.2 Freezers      
  5.2.3 Cold Boxes     
  5.2.4 Cold Rooms     
 5.3 Transportation      
  5.3.1 Refrigerated Trucks     
  5.3.2 Refrigerated Containers    
  5.3.3 Air Cargo Containers    
 5.4 Packaging      
  5.4.1 Insulated Containers    
  5.4.2 Refrigerants     
 5.5 Monitoring      
  5.5.1 Temperature Sensors    
  5.5.2 Data Loggers     
  5.5.3 RFID Devices     
  5.5.4 Software Solutions     
 5.6 Other Product Types     
         
6 Global Cold Chain Products Market, By Temperature Range   
 6.1 Introduction      
 6.2 Chilled       
 6.3 Frozen       
 6.4 Deep-frozen      
         
7 Global Cold Chain Products Market, By Application    
 7.1 Introduction      
 7.2 Food and Beverages     
    7.2.1 Dairy Products     
    7.2.2 Meat, Poultry, and Seafood    
    7.2.3 Fruits and Vegetables    
    7.2.4 Bakery & Confectionery Products   
    7.2.5 Processed Foods     
    7.2.6 Beverages     
 7.3 Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare     
   7.3.1 Vaccines      
   7.3.2 Biopharmaceuticals     
   7.3.3 Clinical Trials Materials    
   7.3.4 Blood & Blood Products    
 7.4 Chemicals      
   7.4.1 Industrial Chemicals    
   7.4.2 Specialty Chemicals     
 7.5 Other Applications      
    
8 Global Cold Chain Products Market, By Geography    
 8.1 Introduction      
 8.2 North America      
  8.2.1 US      
  8.2.2 Canada      
  8.2.3 Mexico      
 8.3 Europe       
  8.3.1 Germany      
  8.3.2 UK      
  8.3.3 Italy      
  8.3.4 France      
  8.3.5 Spain      
  8.3.6 Rest of Europe     
 8.4 Asia Pacific      
  8.4.1 Japan      
  8.4.2 China      
  8.4.3 India      
  8.4.4 Australia      
  8.4.5 New Zealand     
  8.4.6 South Korea     
  8.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific     
 8.5 South America      
  8.5.1 Argentina     
  8.5.2 Brazil      
  8.5.3 Chile      
  8.5.4 Rest of South America    
 8.6 Middle East & Africa     
  8.6.1 Saudi Arabia     
  8.6.2 UAE      
  8.6.3 Qatar      
  8.6.4 South Africa     
  8.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa    
         
9 Key Developments       
 9.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures  
 9.2 Acquisitions & Mergers     
 9.3 New Product Launch     
 9.4 Expansions      
 9.5 Other Key Strategies     
         
10 Company Profiling       
 10.1 Americold Logistics LLC     
 10.2 Lineage Logistics Holdings LLC     
 10.3 United Parcel Service (UPS)     
 10.4 DHL International GmbH     
 10.5 FedEx Corporation      
 10.6 Kuehne + Nagel International AG    
 10.7 C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.     
 10.8 Burris Logistics      
 10.9 Agro Merchants Group     
 10.10 Nichirei Logistics Group Inc.     
 10.11 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.     
 10.12 Carrier Global Corporation     
 10.13 Emerson Electric Co.     
 10.14 Cryopak       
 10.15 Pelican BioThermal LLC     
 10.16 A.P. Moller - Maersk Group     
 10.17 XPO Logistics, Inc.      
 10.18 Cold Chain Technologies, Inc.     
 10.19 Biocair       
 10.20 Marken       
         
List of Tables        
1 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN) 
2 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Product Type (2022-2030) ($MN) 
3 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Storage (2022-2030) ($MN) 
4 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Refrigerators (2022-2030) ($MN) 
5 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Freezers (2022-2030) ($MN) 
6 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Cold Boxes (2022-2030) ($MN) 
7 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Cold Rooms (2022-2030) ($MN) 
8 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Transportation (2022-2030) ($MN) 
9 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Refrigerated Trucks (2022-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Refrigerated Containers (2022-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Air Cargo Containers (2022-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Packaging (2022-2030) ($MN) 
13 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Insulated Containers (2022-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Refrigerants (2022-2030) ($MN) 
15 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Monitoring (2022-2030) ($MN) 
16 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Temperature Sensors (2022-2030) ($MN)
17 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Data Loggers (2022-2030) ($MN) 
18 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By RFID Devices (2022-2030) ($MN) 
19 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Software Solutions (2022-2030) ($MN)
20 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
21 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Temperature Range (2022-2030) ($MN)
22 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Chilled (2022-2030) ($MN) 
23 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Frozen (2022-2030) ($MN) 
24 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Deep-frozen (2022-2030) ($MN) 
25 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN) 
26 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Food and Beverages (2022-2030) ($MN)
27 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Dairy Products (2022-2030) ($MN) 
28 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Meat, Poultry, and Seafood (2022-2030) ($MN)
29 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Fruits and Vegetables (2022-2030) ($MN)
30 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Bakery & Confectionery Products (2022-2030) ($MN)
31 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Processed Foods (2022-2030) ($MN)
32 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Beverages (2022-2030) ($MN) 
33 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare (2022-2030) ($MN)
34 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Vaccines (2022-2030) ($MN) 
35 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Biopharmaceuticals (2022-2030) ($MN)
36 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Clinical Trials Materials (2022-2030) ($MN)
37 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Blood & Blood Products (2022-2030) ($MN)
38 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Chemicals (2022-2030) ($MN) 
39 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Industrial Chemicals (2022-2030) ($MN)
40 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Specialty Chemicals (2022-2030) ($MN)
41 Global Cold Chain Products Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
         
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


Research Methodology

We at Stratistics opt for an extensive research approach which involves data mining, data validation, and data analysis. The various research sources include in-house repository, secondary research, competitor’s sources, social media research, client internal data, and primary research.

Our team of analysts prefers the most reliable and authenticated data sources in order to perform the comprehensive literature search. With access to most of the authenticated data bases our team highly considers the best mix of information through various sources to obtain extensive and accurate analysis.

Each report takes an average time of a month and a team of 4 industry analysts. The time may vary depending on the scope and data availability of the desired market report. The various parameters used in the market assessment are standardized in order to enhance the data accuracy.

Data Mining

The data is collected from several authenticated, reliable, paid and unpaid sources and is filtered depending on the scope & objective of the research. Our reports repository acts as an added advantage in this procedure. Data gathering from the raw material suppliers, distributors and the manufacturers is performed on a regular basis, this helps in the comprehensive understanding of the products value chain. Apart from the above mentioned sources the data is also collected from the industry consultants to ensure the objective of the study is in the right direction.

Market trends such as technological advancements, regulatory affairs, market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges) are obtained from scientific journals, market related national & international associations and organizations.

Data Analysis

From the data that is collected depending on the scope & objective of the research the data is subjected for the analysis. The critical steps that we follow for the data analysis include:

  • Product Lifecycle Analysis
  • Competitor analysis
  • Risk analysis
  • Porters Analysis
  • PESTEL Analysis
  • SWOT Analysis

The data engineering is performed by the core industry experts considering both the Marketing Mix Modeling and the Demand Forecasting. The marketing mix modeling makes use of multiple-regression techniques to predict the optimal mix of marketing variables. Regression factor is based on a number of variables and how they relate to an outcome such as sales or profits.


Data Validation

The data validation is performed by the exhaustive primary research from the expert interviews. This includes telephonic interviews, focus groups, face to face interviews, and questionnaires to validate our research from all aspects. The industry experts we approach come from the leading firms, involved in the supply chain ranging from the suppliers, distributors to the manufacturers and consumers so as to ensure an unbiased analysis.

We are in touch with more than 15,000 industry experts with the right mix of consultants, CEO's, presidents, vice presidents, managers, experts from both supply side and demand side, executives and so on.

The data validation involves the primary research from the industry experts belonging to:

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  • Suppliers & Distributors
  • Manufacturers
  • Consumers
  • Industry/Strategic Consultants

Apart from the data validation the primary research also helps in performing the fill gap research, i.e. providing solutions for the unmet needs of the research which helps in enhancing the reports quality.


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