Middle East & Africa Cold Storage Market Size & Outlook

The cold storage market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 52,695.2 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 10.9% is expected of Middle East & Africa cold storage market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$21,566.2
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$52,695.2
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
10.9%
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MEA cold storage market highlights

  • The MEA cold storage market generated a revenue of USD 21,566.2 million in 2025.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.9% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, facilities was the largest revenue generating storage in 2025.
  • Equipment is the most lucrative storage segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 21,566.2 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 52,695.2 million
Growth rate10.9% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentFacilities
Fastest growing segmentEquipment
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFacilities, Equipment
Key market players worldwideAmericold Realty Trust Inc, Adecoagro SA, Burris Logistics, Barloworld Ltd, Lineage Logistics, Oxford Industries Inc, Oceana Group Ltd, Swire Pacific Ltd ADR, United States Cold Storage, JD Logistics Inc, Wabash National Corp


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 11.6% of the global cold storage market in 2025.
  • Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Europe is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 146,781.1 million by 2033.

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Cold Storage Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
JD Logistics Inc View profile 457015 No. 20 Kechuang 11 Street, 8th Floor, Building B, Yizhuang Economic and Technological Development Zone, Daxing District, Beijing, China, People's Republic of, 101111 https://www.jdl.cn
Oceana Group Ltd View profile 3416 25 Jan Smuts Street, 9th Floor, Oceana House, Foreshore, Cape Town, WC, South Africa, 8001 https://www.oceana.co.za
Oxford Industries Inc View profile 6000 999 Peachtree Street, Northeast, Suite 688, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30309 https://www.oxfordinc.com
Barloworld Ltd View profile 6316 61 Katherine Street, PO Box 782248, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, South Africa, 2146 https://www.barloworld.com
Adecoagro SA View profile 9762 6, Rue Eugene Ruppert, Vertigo Naos Building, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, L-2453 https://www.adecoagro.com
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
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/
Swire Pacific Ltd ADR View profile 78000 88 Queensway, GPO Box 1, 33rd Floor, One Pacific Place, Hong Kong, Hong Kong https://www.swirepacific.com

Middle East & Africa cold storage 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 storage market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Facilities was the largest segment with a revenue share of 104.88% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa cold storage market based on facilities, equipment covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


The Middle East has seen a steady increase in the adoption of cold storages in recent years. The cold storage, which refers to the system used to maintain the temperature of perishable goods from production to consumption, is an essential component of the food industry.

The increasing demand for fresh and frozen food products and the rise in food safety regulations have driven the growth of the cold storage market in the Middle East. One of the factors driving the adoption of cold storages in the Middle East is the growth of the food and beverage industry.

The region has witnessed a rise in the demand for fresh and processed food products, which has led to an increase in the need for refrigeration and freezing equipment. Additionally, the number of supermarkets and hypermarkets in the region has increased the demand for cold storage solutions, including walk-in freezers and refrigerators.

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