Argentina Cold Chain Logistics Market

Argentina Cold Chain Logistics Market Overview:

The Argentina cold chain logistics market size reached USD 2.04 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to reach USD 5.89 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 11.16% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by increasing urbanization and changing user lifestyles, thriving pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, the growing export of temperature-sensitive agricultural products, and rising investments in modern cold storage infrastructure in Argentina. Pharmaceutical companies are partnering with logistics providers to deploy advanced temperature monitoring, further fueling the Argentina cold chain logistics market share.

Argentina Cold Chain Logistics Market Trends:

Rising Agricultural Export Demands

Increasing agricultural export demands are significantly driving the market expansion in Argentina, as the country remains one of the leading exporters of perishable commodities, such as beef, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and seafood. As per industry reports, in 2024, Argentina exported 928,000 Tons of beef, making it the fifth largest exporter in the world. With global markets increasingly requiring fresh and high-quality products, there is a mounting need for efficient temperature-controlled storage, handling, and transportation systems to ensure items retain their nutritional value, taste, and safety during long transit periods. International buyers and regulatory authorities are also implementing stringent quality standards, further motivating Argentine exporters to rely on robust cold chain networks that can minimize spoilage, reduce losses, and maintain compliance with export requirements. Additionally, the expansion of trade agreements and Argentina’s participation in global agri-food supply chains have amplified pressure on local producers and logistics providers to invest in advanced refrigeration, monitoring technologies, and distribution infrastructure. As agricultural exports continue to serve as a cornerstone of Argentina’s economy, the market is set to expand.

Pharmaceutical Sector Growth

The thriving pharmaceutical industry is propelling the Argentina cold chain logistics market growth, as medicines, vaccines, biologics, and other temperature-sensitive healthcare products require precise thermal regulation throughout the supply chain. With the rise in production, imports, and distribution of advanced pharmaceutical formulations, logistics providers must ensure compliance with stringent regulatory standards that mandate controlled storage and distribution environments. The growing local demand for innovative treatments, coupled with Argentina’s role as a regional hub for pharma distribution, necessitates reliable cold chain systems to maintain drug efficacy and safety. Moreover, the expansion of clinical trials and biotech research in the country is increasing the need for secure and traceable cold chain services, particularly for experimental drugs and biologics. As a result, pharmaceutical companies are partnering with logistics providers to deploy advanced temperature monitoring, real-time tracking, and specialized cold storage facilities. As the healthcare industry is burgeoning in the country, the market is anticipated to expand further. According to the IMARC Group, the Argentina healthcare market is set to attain USD 252.90 Billion by ​2033​, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.60% during 2025-2033.

Argentina Cold Chain Logistics Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and application.

Type Insights:

• Refrigerated Warehouses
• Refrigerated Transportation
  • Railways
  • Airways
  • Roadways
  • Waterways

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type have also been provided in the report. This includes refrigerated warehouses and refrigerated transportation (railways, airways, roadways, and waterways).

Application Insights:

• Fruits and Vegetables
• Bakery and Confectionary
• Dairy and Frozen Desserts
• Meat, Fish, and Sea Food
• Drugs and Pharmaceuticals
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market by application. This includes fruits and vegetables, bakery and confectionary, dairy and frozen desserts, meat, fish, and sea food, drugs and pharmaceuticals, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Buenos Aires Region
• Litoral Region
• Northern Region
• Cordoba Region
• Cuyo Region
• Patagonia Region

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Buenos Aires Region, Litoral Region, Northern Region, Cordoba Region, Cuyo Region, and Patagonia Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Argentina Cold Chain Logistics Market News:

• In December 2024, Prosegur Crypto, the institutional digital asset custody service of Prosegur Cash, declared the opening of Argentina's inaugural crypto cold storage custody bunker and the second in Latin America. The facility served as a cold storage vault specifically for crypto assets, providing enhanced security through advanced technology to protect institutional digital assets offline.

Argentina Cold Chain Logistics Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Argentina cold chain logistics market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Argentina cold chain logistics market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Argentina cold chain logistics market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the Argentina cold chain logistics market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Argentina cold chain logistics market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Argentina cold chain logistics market?
• What is the structure of the Argentina cold chain logistics market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Argentina cold chain logistics market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC's industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Argentina cold chain logistics market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Argentina cold chain logistics market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Argentina cold chain logistics industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.