China Cold Chain Market Size, Share, By Type (Storage, Transportation, Packaging, and Monitoring Components), By Temperature Range (Chilled, Frozen, and Deep-frozen), By Application (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, and Others), and China Cold Chain Market Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

China Cold Chain Market  Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• China Cold Chain Market Size 2024: USD 11091.5 Million
• China Cold Chain Market Size 2035: USD 89598.5 Million
• China Cold Chain Market CAGR 2024: 20.92%
• China Cold Chain Market Segments: Type, Temperature Range, and Application. 

The China cold chain market operates as a supply system that maintains required temperatures throughout the entire process of transporting perishable foods and vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and other sensitive products from their source to their final destination. The market has grown rapidly because people now demand fresh food and frozen items, and healthcare products, which the industry can supply through its improved infrastructure and expanding logistics capabilities. The growth of China cold chain industry occurs because consumers increasingly demand high-quality food products and online grocery delivery services while cities continue to develop. The increasing demand for temperature-sensitive healthcare items such as vaccines and biologics drives facilities investment in refrigeration systems, refrigerated transportation, and contemporary storage solutions.

The government has launched its major program called 14th Five-Year Plan for Cold Chain Logistics Development, which seeks to improve cold storage and transportation systems while providing better food safety, waste reduction, and effective distribution of temperature-sensitive products. The plan demonstrates national commitment toward developing cold chain systems and strengthening regulatory enforcement.

The Chinese market currently demonstrates a major trend that involves companies using advanced digital technologies for their warehouse and transportation operations through Internet of Things sensors, real-time monitoring, and automation systems. The technologies provide cold chain operations with better traceability while decreasing spoilage and enhancing operational efficiency.

Market Dynamics of the China Cold Chain Market:

The increased demand for fresh food products, which includes dairy, meat, and pharmaceutical items, leads to growth for the China cold chain market while online grocery shopping continues to grow. Urbanisation and rising incomes boost perishable goods consumption, while food safety concerns and healthcare logistics needs push investment in refrigerated storage and transport infrastructure.

The expenses for developing and maintaining cold chain facilities and fleets become prohibitive because of their high capital and operational requirements. The restricted adoption of cold logistics by smaller businesses happens because of two factors, which include inadequate infrastructure in rural areas and remote regions, and the lack of qualified workers who possess expertise in cold logistics operations.

The market has clear opportunities in adopting new technologies like IoT and automation to improve traceability and efficiency. The existing cold chain network needs expansion into areas that currently lack service, while the rising demand for pharmaceutical products and high-value food logistics creates business opportunities for tech-based integrated services.

Market Segmentation

The China cold chain market share is classified into type, temperature range, and application.

By Type:

The China cold chain market is divided by type into storage, transportation, packaging, and monitoring components.  Among these, the storage segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. This dominance is supported by the rapid expansion of cold warehouses, rising demand for frozen and fresh food products, and increasing pharmaceutical storage requirements across urban and semi-urban regions.

By Temperature Range:

The China cold chain market is divided by temperature range into chilled, frozen, and deep-frozen. Among these, the frozen segment is projected to hold the largest share during the forecast period. This is mainly due to strong demand for frozen meat, seafood, ready-to-eat meals, and expanding retail and e-commerce distribution networks across major metropolitan and developing urban areas.

By Application:

The China cold chain market is divided by application into food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, and others. Among these, the food & beverages segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The food & beverages segment leads due to widespread consumption of fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy products, and the rapid expansion of online grocery platforms across the country.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the China cold chain market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

Top Key Companies in China Cold Chain Market:

• Sinotrans Limited
• SF Express
• China Merchants Americold Logistics Company Ltd
• JD.com
• Beijing Ershang Group Co Ltd
• Jinjiang International Group Co Ltd
• NICHIREI CORPORATION
• Xianyi Holding Group
• Shanghai Speed Fresh Logistics
• Shandong Gaishi International Logistics Group
• Others

Recent Developments in China Cold Chain Market:

In April 2025, Sinotrans Limited launched a major initiative to invest around CNY 2.8 billion in building 15 cold chain parks across central and western China, boosting rail-road refrigerated logistics infrastructure to better serve regional food and healthcare supply chains.

In February 2025, SF Express completed the acquisition of Chengdu Silverplow Low-Temperature Logistics for about CNY 1.2 billion, adding 500 specialised refrigerated vehicles to its fleet and strengthening its southwest China cold chain delivery capacity.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the China, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035.Spherical Insights has segmented the China cold chain market based on the below-mentioned segments

China Cold Chain Market, By Type

• Storage
• Transportation
• Packaging
• Monitoring Components

China Cold Chain Market, By Temperature Range

• Chilled
• Frozen
• Deep-Frozen

China Cold Chain Market, By Application

• Food & Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals
• Others