Japan Cold Chain Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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Japan cold chain market highlights
- The Japan cold chain market generated a revenue of USD 7,800.5 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 35,408.1 million by 2033.
- The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.1% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, storage was the largest revenue generating type in 2025.
- Transportation is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Cold chain market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 7,800.5 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 35,408.1 million |
| Growth rate | 21.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Storage |
| Fastest growing segment | Transportation |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Storage, Transportation |
| Key market players worldwide | United States Cold Storage, Burris Logistics, Wabash National Corp, Newcold, Sonoco Products Co, United Parcel Service Inc Class B, A. P. Moller Maersk A/S ADR, Nichirei Corp, Tippmann Group / Interstate Warehousing / Tippmann Construction, Americold Realty Trust Inc, Lineage Logistics |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, Japan accounted for 2.1% of the global cold chain market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Asia Pacific, India cold chain market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 74,502.1 million by 2033.
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Cold Chain Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lineage Logistics | View profile | 10001+ | Novi, Michigan, United States, North America | http://www.lineagelogistics.com |
| Americold Realty Trust Inc | View profile | 14706 | 10 Glenlake Parkway, South Tower, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30328 | https://www.americold.com |
| Tippmann Group / Interstate Warehousing / Tippmann Construction | View profile | 501-1000 | Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, North America | http://tippmanngroup.com |
| Nichirei Corp | View profile | 18422 | 6-19-20 Tsukiji, Nichirei Higashi-Ginza Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 104-8402 | http://www.nichirei.co.jp |
| Newcold | View profile | 1001-5000 | Breda, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands, Europe | https://www.newcold.com/ |
| Wabash National Corp | View profile | 6700 | 3900 McCarty Lane, Lafayette, IN, United States, 47905 | https://ir.onewabash.com |
| Burris Logistics | View profile | 1001-5000 | Milford, Delaware, United States, North America | http://www.burrislogistics.com |
| United States Cold Storage | View profile | 5001-10000 | Camden, New Jersey, United States, North America | http://www.uscold.com/ |
| A. P. Moller Maersk A/S ADR | View profile | 100000 | Esplanaden 50, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1263 | https://www.maersk.com |
| United Parcel Service Inc Class B | View profile | 500000 | 55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E. Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30328 | https://www.ups.com |
| Sonoco Products Co | View profile | 23000 | 1 N. Second Street, Hartsville, SC, United States, 29550 | http://www.sonoco.com |
Japan cold chain market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to cold chain market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Storage was the largest segment with a revenue share of 61.2% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan cold chain market based on storage, transportation covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The food industry in Japan is witnessing significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for highquality and organic food products. The growing food industry is driving the demand for cold chains to preserve the quality of perishable goods. The country’s pharmaceutical industry is also witnessing significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for innovative drugs and medical devices.
This is driving the demand for cold chains for safely transporting and storing sensitive medical products. Cold chain equipment operations require skilled manpower and the lack of skilled workforce in the country is a significant restraint to the market’s growth.
Moreover, growing awareness of the importance of sustainability is leading to the demand for more environment-friendly cold chain solutions and equipment. This has encouraged the development of new technologies and processes that are more energy-efficient and sustainable.
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