UAE Cold Storage Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The cold storage market in the UAE is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 7,649.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 19.4% is expected of the UAE cold storage market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$2,682.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$7,649.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
19.4%
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UAE

UAE cold storage market highlights

  • The UAE cold storage market generated a revenue of USD 2,682.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7,649.5 million by 2030.
  • The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.4% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, facilities was the largest revenue generating storage in 2024.
  • Equipment is the most lucrative storage segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Cold storage market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 2,682.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 7,649.5 million
Growth rate19.4% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentFacilities
Fastest growing segmentEquipment
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
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, UAE accounted for 1.7% of the global cold storage market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa cold storage market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 6,248.9 million by 2030.

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UAE cold storage market outlook

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Facilities was the largest segment with a revenue share of 105.07% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE cold storage market based on facilities, equipment covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The UAE is a popular tourist destination, hosting millions of visitors annually. As such, the country’s tourism industry consumes large volumes of high-quality food and beverage products, which require cold storage logistics to maintain their quality and freshness.

The UAE has a rapidly growing population, with a significant portion of it residing in urban areas. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the two largest cities in the UAE, are experiencing rapid urbanization, with significant investments in infrastructure, real estate, and commercial developments.

Moreover, the retail sector in the UAE is proliferating, with the growth of hypermarkets and supermarkets driving the demand for cold storage logistics services to ensure the quality and safety of perishable products.

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