Frozen Food Logistics Market Report 2026

The frozen food logistics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $34.8 billion in 2025 to $39.42 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in frozen food consumption, expansion of supermarket chains, early cold storage investments, rising urban population, globalization of food trade.

The frozen food logistics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $65.75 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to online grocery demand growth, advancements in refrigeration technology, stricter food safety regulations, rising ready to eat food consumption, expansion of cold chain infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include cold chain temperature monitoring, expansion of deep freeze storage, growth of multimodal refrigerated transport, improved insulated packaging, rising demand for end to end cold chain visibility.

The growing consumer preference for convenience foods is anticipated to drive the expansion of the frozen food logistics market. Convenience foods refer to pre-packaged or pre-prepared food products designed for quick and effortless consumption, requiring minimal cooking or preparation. This rising demand is fueled by busy lifestyles, increasing urbanization, and the need for easy-to-prepare meals that do not compromise on taste or nutrition. Frozen food logistics play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient transportation and storage of these products, maintaining their quality, safety, and shelf life through an uninterrupted cold chain. For example, in April 2024, the National Association of Convenience Stores, a US-based trade association, reported that in 2023, foodservice sales including prepared foods, commissary items, and dispensed beverages accounted for 26.9% of in-store sales, an increase from 25.6% in 2022. Additionally, sales of prepared foods per store per month grew by 12.2% in 2023 compared to the previous year. This increasing demand for convenience foods continues to drive the growth of the frozen food logistics market.

Leading companies in the frozen food logistics sector are prioritizing technological advancements, such as the development of automated frozen storage facilities, to enhance efficiency, lower operational costs, and maintain optimal temperature control for product preservation. These automated facilities utilize robotics and advanced technology to streamline the storage and retrieval of frozen products while ensuring consistent temperature regulation. For instance, in September 2024, Indicold Private Limited, an India-based cold storage company, introduced the country’s first rack-clad automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) frozen facility in Ahmedabad, significantly strengthening cold chain capabilities. With a storage capacity exceeding 7,000 pallets, this facility addresses the growing demand for frozen food storage. This initiative highlights Indicold’s commitment to advancing the cold chain industry through automation and sustainability, reinforcing India's position in frozen food logistics.

In July 2024, Dachser Group SE & Co. KG, a Germany-based logistics services company, acquired Brummer Logistic Solutions GmbH & Co KG. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Dachser Group seeks to bolster its presence in the food logistics sector by expanding its expertise in temperature-controlled transportation and storage, strengthening its cold chain infrastructure, and improving service offerings across Europe. Brummer Logistic Solutions GmbH & Co KG. is an Austria-based logistics company specializing in temperature-controlled solutions for perishable goods.

Major companies operating in the frozen food logistics market report include Nippon Express, CJ Logistics Corporation, Dachser Group SE & Co. KG, Kintetsu World Express Inc., Lineage Logistics Holdings LLC, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG, STEF, Matson Inc., United States Cold Storage Inc, VersaCold Logistics Services Inc., Burris Logistics Inc., NewCold Advanced Cold Logistics, Americold Logistics LLC, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Seafrigo Group, Congebec Logistics Inc., RLS Logistics, Swire Cold Storage, Interstate Cold Storage Inc., Conestoga Cold Storage, Magnavale, Kloosterboer Group B.V., Confederation Freezers - Brampton, Interstate Warehousing Inc., Nichirei Logistics Group Inc.

North America was the largest region in the frozen food logistics market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the frozen food logistics market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the frozen food logistics market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The frozen food logistics market includes revenues earned by providing services such as temperature-controlled storage, transportation, distribution, and supply chain. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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