북미의 콜드체인 시장 규모, 점유율, 동향 분석 보고서 : 유형별, 포장별, 설비별, 용도별, 국가별, 부문별 예측(2025-2033년)

North America Cold Chain Market Summary

The North America cold chain market size was estimated at USD 127.84 billion in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 580.64 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 18.6% from 2025 to 2033. The steady growth is attributed to the rising demand for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, perishable food products, and biologics, coupled with the expansion of e-commerce and online grocery delivery services.

In addition, stringent government regulations on food and drug safety, increasing adoption of automation and IoT-enabled monitoring systems in cold storage, and the growing need for sustainable and energy-efficient refrigeration solutions are further driving market expansion. The surge in temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biologics is significantly boosting the growth of the North America cold chain industry. The increasing emphasis on maintaining product integrity from manufacturing to final delivery has led to heightened investments in advanced refrigeration systems, validated packaging, and temperature-controlled transportation. Federal health authorities and public health programs have strengthened guidelines on vaccine and biologic cold-chain handling, underscoring the need for reliable temperature management. This continued focus on pharmaceutical integrity is propelling the market growth by driving modernization of storage infrastructure and distribution networks.

The rapid expansion of online grocery platforms, meal-kit services, and last-mile food delivery is driving substantial growth in the cold chain market. The shift in consumer preferences toward online and on-demand delivery has created a strong need for refrigerated fulfillment centers, cold micro-warehouses, and temperature-controlled delivery fleets. According to analyses by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the persistent demand for online grocery delivery is reshaping distribution models and increasing reliance on cold storage near urban centers. This e-commerce evolution is boosting the market by diversifying logistics operations and creating new opportunities for cold-storage investments.

Tightening federal regulations surrounding food safety and pharmaceutical logistics are propelling the market growth of the cold chain sector. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's evolving Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) framework and its traceability rules emphasize precise time-temperature control and end-to-end visibility in food handling. Similarly, public health agencies have reinforced cold storage standards for pharmaceutical and vaccine management to reduce spoilage and maintain efficacy. These stringent compliance standards are driving the market as companies invest in upgraded facilities, traceability technologies, and validated cold-chain procedures to meet regulatory expectations.

The increasing push toward sustainable and energy-efficient cold storage infrastructure is boosting market development across North America. Cold chain facilities are adopting low-global-warming-potential refrigerants, advanced insulation materials, and energy recovery systems in alignment with federal energy-efficiency programs and Department of Energy standards. Government-backed initiatives encouraging the electrification and decarbonization of industrial refrigeration are further propelling the market growth by stimulating investment in next-generation, environmentally compliant cold warehouses. These green transformations are not only reducing operating costs but also enhancing the market's long-term competitiveness.

The widespread integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, data analytics, and automated monitoring systems is driving strong market momentum in the North America cold chain landscape. Real-time tracking, smart sensors, and AI-based temperature management solutions are enhancing operational efficiency and reducing product losses due to temperature excursions. Supported by federal technology frameworks and interoperability initiatives, these digital advancements are boosting the market by improving traceability, ensuring compliance, and enabling predictive maintenance. As a result, the sector is rapidly evolving into a more connected, data-driven logistics ecosystem.

North America Cold Chain Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at the regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the North America cold chain market report based on type, packaging, equipment, application, and country.

• Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
• Storage
  • Warehouses
  • On-Grid
  • Off-Grid
  • Reefer Container
• Transportation
  • Road
  • Sea
  • Rail
  • Air
• Monitoring Components
  • Hardware
  • Sensors
  • RFID Devices
  • Telematics
  • Networking Devices
  • Software
  • On-Premise
  • Cloud-Based
• Packaging Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
• Product
  • Crates
  • Dairy
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Fishery
  • Horticulture
  • Insulated Containers & Boxes
  • By 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)
  • By 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
  • Refrigerants
  • Fluorocarbons
  • Inorganics
  • Ammonia
  • CO2
  • Hydrocarbon
• Equipment Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
• Storage Equipment
• Transportation Equipment
• Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
• Fruits & vegetables
• Fruits pulp & concentrates
• Dairy products
  • Milk
  • Butter
  • Cheese
  • Ice cream
• Fish, meat, and seafood
• Processed food
• Pharmaceuticals
  • Vaccines
  • Blood Banking
• Bakery & confectionary
• Others
• Country Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

• 1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
• 1.2. Research Methodology
  • 1.2.1. Information Procurement
• 1.3. Information or Data Analysis
• 1.4. Methodology
• 1.5. Research Scope and Assumptions
• 1.6. Market Formulation & Validation
• 1.7. Country Based Segment Share Calculation
• 1.8. List of Data Sources

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

• 2.1. Market Outlook
• 2.2. Segment Outlook
• 2.3. Competitive Insights

Chapter 3. North America Cold Chain Market Variables, Trends, & Scope

• 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
• 3.2. Market Dynamics
  • 3.2.1. Market Driver Analysis
  • 3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
  • 3.2.3. Industry Challenge
• 3.3. North America Cold Chain Market Analysis Tools
  • 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
    • 3.3.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
    • 3.3.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
    • 3.3.1.3. Threats of substitution
    • 3.3.1.4. Threats from new entrants
    • 3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
  • 3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
    • 3.3.2.1. Political landscape
    • 3.3.2.2. Economic landscape
    • 3.3.2.3. Social landscape
    • 3.3.2.4. Technological landscape
    • 3.3.2.5. Environmental landscape
    • 3.3.2.6. Legal landscape

Chapter 4. North America Cold Chain Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 4.1. Segment Dashboard
• 4.2. Cold Chain Market: Type Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2033
• 4.3. Storage
  • 4.3.1. Storage Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 4.3.2. Warehouses
    • 4.3.2.1. Warehouses Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 4.3.2.2. On-Grid
      • 4.3.2.2.1. On-Grid Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 4.3.2.3. Off-Grid
      • 4.3.2.3.1. Off-Grid Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 4.3.3. Reefer Container
    • 4.3.3.1. Reefer Container Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
• 4.4. Transportation
  • 4.4.1. Transportation Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 4.4.2. Road
    • 4.4.2.1. Road Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 4.4.3. Sea
    • 4.4.3.1. Sea Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 4.4.4. Rail
    • 4.4.4.1. Rail Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 4.4.5. Air
    • 4.4.5.1. Air Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
• 4.5. Monitoring Components
  • 4.5.1. Monitoring Components Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 4.5.2. Hardware
    • 4.5.2.1. Hardware Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 4.5.2.2. Sensors
      • 4.5.2.2.1. Sensors Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 4.5.2.3. RFID Devices
      • 4.5.2.3.1. RFID Devices Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033
    • 4.5.2.4. Telematics
      • 4.5.2.4.1. Telematics Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 4.5.2.5. Networking Devices
      • 4.5.2.5.1. Networking Devices Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033
  • 4.5.3. Software
    • 4.5.3.1. Software Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 4.5.3.2. On-Premise
      • 4.5.3.2.1. On-Premise Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 4.5.3.3. Cloud-Based
      • 4.5.3.3.1. Cloud-Based Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033

Chapter 5. North America Cold Chain Market: Packaging Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 5.1. Segment Dashboard
• 5.2. Cold Chain Market: Packaging Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2033
• 5.3. Product
  • 5.3.1. Product Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 5.3.2. Crates
    • 5.3.2.1. Crates Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 5.3.2.2. Dairy
      • 5.3.2.2.1. Dairy Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 5.3.2.3. Pharmaceuticals
      • 5.3.2.3.1. Pharmaceuticals Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 5.3.2.4. Fishery
      • 5.3.2.4.1. Fishery Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 5.3.2.5. Horticulture
      • 5.3.2.5.1. Horticulture Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 5.3.3. Insulated Containers & Boxes
    • 5.3.3.1. Insulated Containers & Boxes Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 5.3.3.2. Payload Size
      • 5.3.3.2.1. Payload Size Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
      • 5.3.3.2.2. Large (32 to 66 liters)
        • 5.3.3.2.2.1. Large (32 to 66 liters) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
      • 5.3.3.2.3. Medium (21 to 29 liters)
        • 5.3.3.2.3.1. Medium (21 to 29 liters) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
      • 5.3.3.2.4. Small (10 to 17 liters)
        • 5.3.3.2.4.1. Small (10 to 17 liters) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
      • 5.3.3.2.5. X-small (3 to 8 liters)
        • 5.3.3.2.5.1. X-small (3 to 8 liters) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
      • 5.3.3.2.6. Petite (0.9 to 2.7 liters)
        • 5.3.3.2.6.1. Petite (0.9 to 2.7 liters) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 5.3.3.3. Type
      • 5.3.3.3.1. Type Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
      • 5.3.3.3.2. Cold Chain Bags/Vaccine Bags
        • 5.3.3.3.2.1. Cold Chain Bags/Vaccine Bags Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
      • 5.3.3.3.3. Corrugated Boxes
        • 5.3.3.3.3.1. Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
      • 5.3.3.3.4. Others
        • 5.3.3.3.4.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 5.3.4. Cold Packs
    • 5.3.4.1. Cold Packs Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 5.3.5. Labels
    • 5.3.5.1. Labels Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 5.3.6. Temperature-controlled Pallet Shippers
    • 5.3.6.1. Temperature-controlled Pallet Shippers Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
• 5.4. Materials
  • 5.4.1. Materials Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 5.4.2. Insulating Materials
    • 5.4.2.1. Insulating Materials Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 5.4.2.2. EPS
      • 5.4.2.2.1. EPS Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 5.4.2.3. PUR
      • 5.4.2.3.1. PUR Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 5.4.2.4. VIP
      • 5.4.2.4.1. VIP Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 5.4.2.5. Cryogenic Tanks
      • 5.4.2.5.1. Cryogenic Tanks Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 5.4.2.6. Others
      • 5.4.2.6.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 5.4.3. Refrigerants
    • 5.4.3.1. Refrigerants Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 5.4.3.2. Fluorocarbons
      • 5.4.3.2.1. Fluorocarbons Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 5.4.3.3. Inorganics
      • 5.4.3.3.1. Inorganics Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
      • 5.4.3.3.2. Ammonia
        • 5.4.3.3.2.1. Ammonia Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
      • 5.4.3.3.3. CO2
        • 5.4.3.3.3.1. CO2 Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
    • 5.4.3.4. Hydrocarbon
      • 5.4.3.4.1. Hydrocarbon Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)

Chapter 6. North America Cold Chain Market: Equipment Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 6.1. Segment Dashboard
• 6.2. Cold Chain Market: Equipment Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2033
• 6.3. Storage Equipment
  • 6.3.1. Storage Equipment Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
• 6.4. Transportation Equipment
  • 6.4.1. Transportation Equipment Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)

Chapter 7. North America Cold Chain Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 7.1. Segment Dashboard
• 7.2. Cold Chain Market: Application Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2033
• 7.3. Fruits & Vegetables
  • 7.3.1. Fruits & vegetables Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
• 7.4. Fruits Pulp & Concentrates
  • 7.4.1. Fruits pulp & concentrates Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
• 7.5. Dairy Products
  • 7.5.1. Dairy Products Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 7.5.2. Milk
    • 7.5.2.1. Milk Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 7.5.3. Butter
    • 7.5.3.1. Butter Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 7.5.4. Cheese
    • 7.5.4.1. Cheese Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 7.5.5. Ice cream
    • 7.5.5.1. Ice cream Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
• 7.6. Fish, Meat, And Seafood
  • 7.6.1. Fish, meat, and seafood Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
• 7.7. Processed Food
  • 7.7.1. Processed Food Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
• 7.8. Pharmaceuticals
  • 7.8.1. Pharmaceuticals Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 7.8.2. Vaccines
    • 7.8.2.1. Vaccines Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
  • 7.8.3. Blood Banking
    • 7.8.3.1. Blood Banking Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
• 7.9. Bakery & confectionary
  • 7.9.1. Bakery & confectionary Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
• 7.10. Others
  • 7.10.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)

Chapter 8. North America Cold Chain Market: Country Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 8.1. U.S.
  • 8.1.1. U.S. Cold Chain Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
• 8.2. Canada
  • 8.2.1. Canada Cold Chain Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
• 8.3. Mexico
  • 8.3.1. Mexico Cold Chain Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)

Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape

• 9.1. Company Categorization
• 9.2. Company Market Positioning
• 9.3. Company Heat Map Analysis
• 9.4. Company Profiles/Listing
  • 9.4.1. Americold Logistics, Inc.
    • 9.4.1.1. Participant's Overview
    • 9.4.1.2. Financial Performance
    • 9.4.1.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 9.4.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 9.4.2. Burris Logistics
    • 9.4.2.1. Participant's Overview
    • 9.4.2.2. Financial Performance
    • 9.4.2.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 9.4.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 9.4.3. LINEAGE LOGISTICS HOLDING, LLC
    • 9.4.3.1. Participant's Overview
    • 9.4.3.2. Financial Performance
    • 9.4.3.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 9.4.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 9.4.4. Wabash National Corporation
    • 9.4.4.1. Participant's Overview
    • 9.4.4.2. Financial Performance
    • 9.4.4.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 9.4.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 9.4.5. United States Refrigerated Storage
    • 9.4.5.1. Participant's Overview
    • 9.4.5.2. Financial Performance
    • 9.4.5.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 9.4.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 9.4.6. Tippmann Group
    • 9.4.6.1. Participant's Overview
    • 9.4.6.2. Financial Performance
    • 9.4.6.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 9.4.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 9.4.7. NFI Industries
    • 9.4.7.1. Participant's Overview
    • 9.4.7.2. Financial Performance
    • 9.4.7.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 9.4.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 9.4.8. Penske
    • 9.4.8.1. Participant's Overview
    • 9.4.8.2. Financial Performance
    • 9.4.8.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 9.4.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 9.4.9. Seafrigo Group
    • 9.4.9.1. Participant's Overview
    • 9.4.9.2. Financial Performance
    • 9.4.9.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 9.4.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 9.4.10. NewCold
    • 9.4.10.1. Participant's Overview
    • 9.4.10.2. Financial Performance
    • 9.4.10.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 9.4.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 9.4.11. CONESTOGA REFRIGERATED STORAGE
    • 9.4.11.1. Participant's Overview
    • 9.4.11.2. Financial Performance
    • 9.4.11.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 9.4.11.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 9.4.12. Sonoc ThermoSafe (Sonoco Products Company)
    • 9.4.12.1. Participant's Overview
    • 9.4.12.2. Financial Performance
    • 9.4.12.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 9.4.12.4. Strategic Initiatives