U.S. Cold Chain Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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U.S. cold chain market highlights
- The U.S. cold chain market generated a revenue of USD 97,058.3 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 372,146.3 million by 2033.
- The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.6% 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 97,058.3 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 372,146.3 million |
| Growth rate | 18.6% (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, U.S. accounted for 26.2% 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 North America, U.S. cold chain market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Mexico is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 11,831.7 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 |
U.S. 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 62.57% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. cold chain market based on storage, transportation covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The U.S. cold chain market includes transporting, storing, and distributing temperature-sensitive products, including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and other perishable products. The market is driven by various factors, including changing consumer preferences, increasing demand for fresh and frozen foods, and the growth of e-commerce.
One of the major drivers of the U.S. cold chain market is the increasing demand for fresh and frozen foods. Consumers are increasingly seeking fresh, healthy, and locally sourced foods and are willing to pay a premium price for high-quality products. This has increased the demand for cold chain logistics services as companies seek to ensure that their products are delivered to consumers in optimal conditions. The other factor driving the growth of the U.S. cold chain market is the growth of the e-commerce marketplace.
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