Retail Cooler Market Size To Reach $3,168.7 Million By 2030

Retail Cooler Market Growth & Trends

The global retail cooler market size is expected to reach USD 3,168.7 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9.8% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. An increase in the number of outdoor activities including camping and hiking is positively impacting the growth of the market. For instance, according to the Sport Consumer Survey conducted by the European Outdoor Group, in 2021, sports activities including hiking were the most prominent activities in Europe in which consumers majorly participated.

Rising demand for packaged food and beverages, along with the rapid expansion of the hospitality sector, has led to substantial market growth. The ongoing expansion of consumer goods retail chains across the globe is also likely to drive the market further. In addition, better technologies used for manufacturing lightweight chillers that can retain ice for a longer duration will contribute to market growth over the coming years.

In terms of value, coolers with a capacity of above 50 quarts dominated the market in 2021 and are expected to maintain their lead over the forecast period. These large-capacity retail coolers are perfect for long road trips, days spent at campsites, and sporting events. Additionally, the product is often equipped with heavy-duty wheels to roll the cooler through tough terrain with the rigged wheels while it’s fully loaded.

North America held the largest revenue share in 2021 owing to the rise in the inclination of people in North America toward outdoor recreational activities, short trips, and picnics. For instance, according to the North America Camping Report by KOA, in 2021, around 57 million households reported going on at least one camping trip, depicting an increase of 18% compared to 2020.

Companies in the market are focusing on strategies such as mergers and acquisitions in order to gain market share and increase their service footprint. In July 2019, Huntington Solutions acquired Texas Foam, a manufacturer of customized extended-duration shippers (XDS™) and temperature-sensitive protective foam packaging solutions. This acquisition enabled the company to increase and broaden its production capabilities and bolster its cold chain offerings.

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Retail Cooler Market Report Highlights

• Capacity above 50 quartz accounted for a revenue share of 54.44% in 2024 in the retail coolers market. Coolers above this capacity offer the space needed to store a significant number of perishable items, making them ideal for scenarios like outdoor gatherings, camping trips, and events where extended cooling is required.

• Retail coolers saw an increased demand through the offline channel, accounting for a market share of 83.37% in 2024. Physical stores allow shoppers to assess cooler features like size, capacity, durability, and design, which can be challenging to evaluate online.

• The North America retail cooler market accounted for a share of 38.52% of the global market revenue in 2024. North Americans frequently engage in activities such as camping, tailgating, road trips, and outdoor sports, all of which require effective portable cooling solutions.

Retail Cooler Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the retail cooler market on the basis of on capacity, distribution channel, and region:

Retail Cooler Capacity Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

• Below 10 Quarts

• Between 11-25 Quarts

• Between 26-50 Quarts

• Above 50 Quarts

Retail Cooler Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

• Offline

• Online

Retail Cooler Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • Australia

  • South Korea

• Central & South America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East & Africa

  • South Africa

  • UAE

List of Key Players in the Retail Cooler Market

• Polar Bear Coolers

• Lifoam Industries LLC

• ORCA Coolers, LLC

• Plastilite Corporation

• ICEE Containers Pty Ltd.

• Bison Coolers

• Grizzly Coolers LLC

• Huntington Solutions

• The Coleman Company, Inc.

• YETI Holdings, Inc.