Global Cold Chain Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The global cold chain packaging market size was estimated at USD 26,170.0 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 59,950.3 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.6% from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$26,170.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$59,950.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
12.6%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global cold chain packaging market highlights

  • The global cold chain packaging market generated a revenue of USD 26,170.0 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 59,950.3 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 12.6% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, expanded polystyrene (eps) accounted for a revenue of USD 10,137.4 million in 2023.
  • Paper & Paperboard is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Germany is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 26,170.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 59,950.3 million
Growth rate12.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentExpanded polystyrene (eps)
Fastest growing segmentPaper & Paperboard
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationExpanded Polystyrene (EPS), Polyurethane Rigid Foam (PUR), Paper & Paperboard, Others (Fiberglass, Jute, silica)


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 33.1% of the global cold chain packaging market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Germany is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 2,781.8 million by 2030.

Expanded polystyrene (eps) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 38.74% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global cold chain packaging market based on expanded polystyrene (eps), polyurethane rigid foam (pur), paper & paperboard, others (fiberglass, jute, silica) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The cold chain packaging plays a vital role in preserving the quality of food, as it assists in slow biological decay of the products and thus ensuring safety and quality of the food products consumed by the end users. Further, growing population has led to the increased consumption of foods and beverages that has increased the demand for the cold chain packaging products and solutions.


The increasing penetration of organized retail sector in the emerging economies has propelled the demand for the packaged food. Furthermore, increasing Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in emerging economies will enable the U.S. based cold chain operators to tap opportunities in their different market places.

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Cold Chain Packaging Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
TemperPack View profile 101-250 Richmond, Virginia, United States, North America https://www.temperpack.com/
Vericool View profile 11-50 Livermore, California, United States, North America http://www.vericoolpackaging.com/
Inmark View profile 1-10 Yongdungpo, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Asia http://inmarkasset.com/
Global Cooling View profile - -
Nordic Cold Chain Solutions View profile 51-100 Hatfield, Pennsylvania, United States, North America https://nordiccoldchain.com/
CoolPac View profile 11-50 Dandenong, Victoria, Australia, Oceania https://www.coolpac.com/
Softbox Systems View profile 251-500 Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.softboxsystems.com/
Pelican Products View profile 1001-5000 Torrance, California, United States, North America http://www.pelican.com
Sonoco ThermoSafe View profile 1-10 Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States, North America http://www.thermosafe.com
TOWER Cold Chain Solutions View profile 11-50 Theale, West Berkshire, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.towercoldchain.com/
va-Q-tec AG View profile 646 Alfred-Nobel-Strasse 33, Wurzburg, BY, Germany, 97080 https://www.va-q-tec.com
Vinci SA View profile 280000 1973, Boulevard de la Defense, CS 10268, Nanterre Cedex, Paris, France, 92757 https://www.vinci.com
Cascades Inc View profile 10000 404, Rue Marie-Victorin Boulevard, C.P. 30, Kingsey Falls, QC, Canada, J0A 1B0 https://www.cascades.com
CSafe Global View profile 101-250 Dayton, Ohio, United States, North America http://csafeglobal.com
Envirotainer View profile 251-500 Sollentuna, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Europe http://www.envirotainer.com
Cryopak View profile 101-250 Edison, New Jersey, United States, North America https://www.cryopak.com/
Sealed Air Corp View profile 17000 2415 Cascade Pointe Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28208 https://www.sealedair.com
Sonoco Products Co View profile 23000 1 N. Second Street, Hartsville, SC, United States, 29550 http://www.sonoco.com

Global cold chain packaging market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Cold chain packaging market size, 2023 (US$M)

Global cold chain packaging market share, by end use, 2023 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Cold chain packaging market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global cold chain packaging market, by region, 2023 (US$M)

Global cold chain packaging market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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