India Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, Share and Report 2033

India Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Application, and Region, 2025-2033

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India Cold Chain Logistics Market Overview:

The India cold chain logistics market size reached USD 11.53 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 8.90 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 27.00% during 2025-2033. The rising investments in advanced cold storage and temperature-controlled infrastructure to support the food and beverage (F&B), pharmaceutical, and chemical industries is a crucial factor impelling the market growth. Additionally, companies are integrating internet of things (IoT), automation, and sustainable solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce losses, meet regulatory standards, and expand infrastructure across urban and rural areas.

Report Attribute	Key Statistics
Base Year	2024
Forecast Years	2025-2033
Historical Years	2019-2024
Market Size in 2024	USD 11.53 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033	USD 8.90 Billion
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033)	27.00%

India Cold Chain Logistics Market Trends:

Growing Investments in Cold Storage and Warehousing

Companies in India are expanding their storage capacities for catering to the rising demand for perishable goods across sectors such as food and beverage (F&B), pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. The entry of multinational logistics firms and domestic players into temperature-controlled warehousing is improving supply chain efficiency and reducing transit losses. Technologies such as automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled sensors, and energy-efficient cooling solutions are being adopted to enhance operational efficiency. The shift towards multi-temperature warehousing, allowing storage of products at different temperature ranges within a single facility, is also gaining traction. With government incentives promoting cold storage infrastructure, major industry players are scaling their investments to establish strategically located distribution hubs. This expansion is ensuring greater availability of temperature-controlled storage solutions across urban and rural areas. In 2024, A.P. Moller - Maersk announced a new 260,000 sq. ft. cold store facility in Mehsana, Gujarat, designed to store frozen processed food for HyFun Foods. The facility featured advanced temperature-controlled solutions, sustainable energy, and modern warehouse management systems. This investment aligned with Maersk's commitment to provide integrated, end-to-end cold chain logistics and achieving NetZero emissions by 2040.

Rising Need for Temperature-Controlled Pharma Logistics

With stringent regulatory requirements, pharmaceutical companies are prioritizing cold chain infrastructure to maintain product stability. The expansion of domestic vaccine production, biosimilars, and personalized medicine in India is increasing the need for specialized storage and transportation solutions. Advanced technologies like IoT-enabled temperature monitoring, automated cold storage systems, and blockchain-based traceability are enhancing supply chain efficiency and compliance. The rise of biopharmaceutical exports and clinical trials further necessitates reliable cold chain networks that can manage diverse temperature ranges, including controlled room temperature and ultra-low freezing conditions. Investments in dedicated healthcare logistics facilities, refrigerated transport fleets, and pharmaceutical-grade warehouses are improving distribution capabilities. As the healthcare industry grows, temperature-controlled logistics is becoming a critical component of pharmaceutical supply chain management. In 2024, UPS launched a specialized healthcare-focused, temperature-controlled pharma facility in Hyderabad. The facility ensured that sensitive pharmaceutical products were stored within required temperature ranges (+15°C to +25°C, +2°C to +8°C), enhancing security and efficiency in the supply chain. It met strict Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards and supported the growing Indian healthcare market.

India 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 regional level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and application.

Type Insights:

Refrigerated Warehouses
Refrigerated Transportation
- Railways
- Airways
- Roadways
- Waterways

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. 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

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes fruits and vegetables, bakery and confectionary, dairy and frozen desserts, meat, fish, and sea food, drugs and pharmaceuticals, and others.

Regional Insights:

North India
South India
East India
West India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.

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.

India Cold Chain Logistics Market News:

In May 2024, the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) and UNDP India signed an MoU to digitize vaccine cold chain management, strengthen capacity development, and optimize communication strategies. This partnership aimed to ensure proper vaccine storage and distribution, using real-time monitoring and AI technology. It helped improve animal health and vaccination coverage, particularly for diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
In April 2024, Bootes and CargoPeople announced a collaboration to launch net-zero cold storage in India, aiming to reduce food waste and address energy demand challenges. The project aligned with India's net-zero 2070 goals and focused on affordable cold storage for farmers. The partnership targeted $1 in projects for net-zero cold storage over the next five years.

India Cold Chain Logistics Market Report Coverage:

Report Features	Details
Base Year of the Analysis	2024
Historical Period	2019-2024
Forecast Period	2025-2033
Units	Billion USD
Scope of the Report	Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment: Type Application Region
Types Covered	Refrigerated Warehouses Refrigerated Transportation: Railways, Airways, Roadways, and Waterways
Applications Covered	Fruits and Vegetables, Bakery and Confectionary, Dairy and Frozen Desserts, Meat, Fish, and Sea Food, Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, Others
Regions Covered	North India, South India, East India, West India
Customization Scope	10% Free Customization
Post-Sale Analyst Support	10-12 Weeks
Delivery Format	PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request)

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the India cold chain logistics market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What is the breakup of the India cold chain logistics market on the basis of type?
What is the breakup of the India cold chain logistics market on the basis of application?
What is the breakup of the India cold chain logistics market on the basis of region?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the India cold chain logistics market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India cold chain logistics market?
What is the structure of the India cold chain logistics market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the India 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 India cold chain logistics market from 2019-2033.
The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India 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 India 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.

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