UK Cold Storage Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The cold storage market in UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 14,422.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 15.2% is expected of UK cold storage market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$6,251.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$14,422.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
15.2%
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UK cold storage market highlights

  • The UK cold storage market generated a revenue of USD 6,251.3 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 14,422.5 million by 2030.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.2% 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 6,251.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 14,422.5 million
Growth rate15.2% (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, UK accounted for 3.9% 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 Europe, UK cold storage market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Netherlands is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 9,756.6 million by 2030.

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Facilities was the largest segment with a revenue share of 101.93% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK cold storage market based on facilities, equipment covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The rising demand for cold storage in the country can be attributed to the growing e-commerce industry, the rising number of refrigerated warehouses, and the growing pharmaceutical sector. The increasing demand for perishable foods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and meat is also driving the demand for cold storage in the U.K.

Furthermore, the U.K. government is promoting the development of the cold storage industry by providing subsidies and tax incentives to companies investing in temperature controlled logistics facilities and services.

For instance, in the 2021 Spring Budget, the U.K. government announced a two-year tax incentive program to help cold storage transport companies invest in temperature control equipment and refrigeration units. The companies investing would be eligible to claim 130% of capital allowances on qualifying refrigeration systems, units, and equipment.

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UK cold storage market size, by storage, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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