Japan Cold Chain Logistics Market

Market Overview:

Japan cold chain logistics market size reached US$ 19.7 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 32.5 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.95% during 2024-2032. The increasing need for effective solutions to transport high-value pharmaceutical products throughout the entire distribution network in Japan is primarily driving the market growth.

Cold chain logistics ensures the safe transfer of perishable, temperature-sensitive products like seafood, agricultural produce, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals through the supply chain. It influences each supply chain phase, from procurement and conveyance to storage and final delivery. The process employs varied transportation modes like refrigerated trucks, air cargo, and railcars to maintain the products' quality and freshness. Additionally, it includes the usage of temperature-regulated warehouses for storing products and insulated vehicles for distribution. This logistical approach is pivotal in sustaining product integrity, broadening market reach, alleviating over-capacity, and mitigating transport impediments during high demand. By minimizing the wastage of perishable goods, cold chain logistics enhances profitability and is especially crucial in the preservation and transportation of perishables, extending their shelf life and maintaining quality. It is instrumental for sectors like food and healthcare, ensuring the availability of fresh and uncontaminated products to the end consumers.

Japan Cold Chain Logistics Market Trends:

The cold chain logistics sector in Japan is witnessing remarkable growth due to its crucial role in ensuring the safe and high-quality delivery of perishable goods, such as food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. This expansion is primarily driven by the rapid growth of the food processing and pharmaceutical industries, since they heavily rely on cold chain logistics to maintain the freshness and integrity of their products during transportation. Furthermore, the surge in organized retail stores, particularly in emerging economies, has significantly increased the demand for cold chain logistics services. As these stores stock a wide range of temperature-sensitive items, the need for effective temperature-controlled transportation and storage has become paramount. In addition to these factors, the rising popularity of online grocery shopping, the increasing use of connected devices, and the need for innovative solutions to enhance last-mile delivery are all playing a significant role in driving the expansion of the cold chain logistics market in Japan.

Japan 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 level for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on service, temperature type, and application.

Service Insights:

• Storage
• Transportation
• Value-added Services
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the service. This includes storage, transportation, and value-added services.

Temperature Type Insights:

• Chilled
• Frozen
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the temperature type have also been provided in the report. This includes chilled and frozen.

Application Insights:

• Horticulture
• Dairy Products
• Meats, Fish and Poultry
• Processed Food Products
• Pharma, Life Sciences and Chemicals
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes horticulture, dairy products, meats, fish and poultry, processed food products, pharma, life sciences and chemicals, others.

Regional Insights:

• Kanto Region
• Kansai/Kinki Region
• Central/ Chubu Region
• Kyushu-Okinawa Region
• Tohoku Region
• Chugoku Region
• Hokkaido Region
• Shikoku Region
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/ Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, and Shikoku 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. Some of the key players include:

• "K" Line Logistics Ltd. ("K" Line (India) Private Limited)
• Kuehne + Nagel
• Sagawa Express Co. Ltd.

(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)

Japan Cold Chain Logistics Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Japan cold chain logistics market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Japan cold chain logistics market?
• What is the breakup of the Japan cold chain logistics market on the basis of service?
• What is the breakup of the Japan cold chain logistics market on the basis of temperature type?
• What is the breakup of the Japan cold chain logistics market on the basis of application?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan cold chain logistics market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan cold chain logistics?
• What is the structure of the Japan cold chain logistics market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Japan 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 Japan cold chain logistics market from 2018-2032.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Japan 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 Japan 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.