North America & Europe Cold Chain Packaging Materials Market To Reach $36.05 Billion By 2030

North America & Europe Cold Chain Packaging Materials Market Growth & Trends

The North America And Europe cold chain packaging materials market size is estimated to reach USD 36.05 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 11.8% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising demand for perishable foods including meat & seafood and fruits & vegetables while maintaining their quality is expected to propel the demand for cold chain packaging materials in North America and Europe.

A wide range of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, bioengineered drugs, and biologics are traded through temperature-controlled distribution channels. Extended geographic coverage, stringent regulations, increasing risk of damage to products, and intense cost pressure are driving the demand for cold chain packaging materials in pharmaceuticals and life science industries.North America and Europe cold chain industry is witnessing growth on account of the rising demand for premium quality food products and advanced temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.

Major players in the market position themselves through product and process innovation. Modern technologies related to manufacturing of cold chain packaging materials, including recycled non-woven textiles and wood fibers, along with developed technologies for recycling these products to reduce carbon footprint have a major impact on the North America and Europe cold chain packaging materials market growth. In addition, technological innovations to improve product safety, low-cost storage & distribution, and self-promotion are driving the demand for cold chain packaging materials in North America and Europe.

The market is characterized by the presence of a large number of manufacturers in North America and Europe. Development of international cold chains, increasing infrastructural investments, and export promotion strategies of the organizations are expected to boost the competition among the manufacturers over the forecast period. Major players are involved in manufacturing biodegradable, reusable, compostable, or easily recyclable materials. They focus on real-time data monitoring and advanced logistics system to gain a share in the market.

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North America & Europe Cold Chain Packaging Materials Market Report Highlights

• The plastics segment dominated the market and accounted for a share of 77.7% in 2023. Plastics are dominant in cold chain packaging due to their cost-effectiveness and versatility.

• The insulated containers segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2023. Vaccines, biologics, fresh produce, and seafood require precise temperature control during transportation and storage to maintain their quality and efficacy.

• The fish, meat & seafood segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2023.

• North America cold chain packaging material market accounted for the largest revenue share of 52.6% in 2023.

North America & Europe Cold Chain Packaging Materials Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the North America & Europe Cold Chain Packaging Materials market based on parts, distribution channel, and region:

North America & Europe Cold Chain Packaging Materials Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Plastics

  • Polyethylene (PE)

  • Polypropylene (PP)

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

  • Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)

  • Polyurethane (PU)

  • Others

• Metal

• Paper

North America & Europe Cold Chain Packaging Materials Product Outlook (Revenue; USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Insulated Pallet Shippers

• Insulated Containers

• Vacuum Insulated Panels

• Gel Packs

• Others

North America & Europe Cold Chain Packaging Materials Application Outlook (Revenue; USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Fruits & Vegetables

• Fruit & Pulp Concentrates

• Dairy Products

• Fish, Meat & Seafood

• Processed Food

• Pharmaceuticals

• Bakery & Confectionaries

• Others

North America & Europe Cold Chain Packaging Materials Regional Outlook (Revenue; USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

List of Key Players in North America & Europe Cold Chain Packaging Materials Market

• Cold Chain Technologies

• Cryopak

• Sonoco ThermoSafe

• SOFRIGAM

• Pelican Products, Inc.

• CSafe

• TOWER Cold Chain Solutions.

• Sealed Air

• CoolPac.

• Nordic Cold Chain Solutions.

• Global Cooling, Inc.

• Inmark Global Holdings, LLC.

• Envirotainer

• Intelsius