Saudi Arabia Cold Chain Market

Saudi Arabia Cold Chain Market Overview:

The Saudi Arabia cold chain market size reached USD 2.94 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 14.34 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 19.27% during 2025-2033. Rising demand for perishable food, growth in pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics, expansion of organized retail, and increased import-export activity are some of the factors propelling the growth of the market. Government initiatives to improve food security and infrastructure further support the market’s ongoing development and modernization.

Saudi Arabia Cold Chain Market Trends:

Strengthening Demand for Temperature-Controlled Logistics

In Saudi Arabia, there is a rising momentum in the development of temperature-controlled logistics systems. This shift is influenced by growing reliance on quality-driven supply chains across sectors like pharmaceuticals, fresh produce, dairy, and frozen goods. As consumer expectations focus more on freshness, safety, and extended shelf life, logistics providers are increasingly adopting advanced cooling technologies and real-time tracking tools to manage perishables effectively. The movement of goods through ports and distribution hubs is also becoming more complex, prompting investments in storage infrastructure that can support consistent temperature control. Additionally, the push for economic diversification and stronger food security measures is encouraging businesses to modernize their supply chain strategies. These developments point to a broader transformation in how temperature-sensitive products are handled, with Saudi Arabia steadily aligning its logistics capabilities with international performance standards. For instance, the global cold chain logistics market size was valued at USD 292.06 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 932.70 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.31% from 2025-2033.

Strengthening Cold Chain Infrastructure through Strategic Alliances

Saudi Arabia is seeing increased consolidation in logistics services to boost cold chain efficiency and capacity. Recent collaboration between international and regional players reflects a shift toward large-scale operations with dedicated fleets and specialized personnel. These developments support national efforts to modernize supply chains, enhance food and pharmaceutical storage standards, and meet rising demand in temperature-sensitive sectors like retail and healthcare. The focus is on building integrated logistics hubs with seamless cold storage, cross-docking, and last-mile delivery services. Enhanced operational scale and local knowledge are helping companies address distribution challenges in harsh climatic conditions. These efforts also align with broader economic transformation plans, emphasizing private sector participation and infrastructure resilience to position the country as a regional logistics hub. For example, in October 2024, ​CEVA Logistics and Almajdouie Logistics finalized their joint venture, CEVA Almajdouie Logistics, headquartered in Dammam. The company would operate with around 2,000 employees and a fleet of over 2,000 assets. This move aims to enhance Saudi Arabia's cold chain capabilities, aligning with Vision 2030 goals. The venture combines CEVA's global reach with Almajdouie's local expertise to serve sectors including energy, automotive, and retail.

Saudi Arabia Cold Chain 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 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, temperature range, and application.

Type Insights:

• Storage
  • Facilities/Services
    • Refrigerated Warehouse
    • Cold Room
  • Equipment
    • Blast Freezer
    • Walk-in Cooler and Freezer
    • Deep Freezer
    • Others
• Transportation
  • By Mode
    • Road
    • Sea
    • Rail
    • Air
  • By Offering
    • Refrigerated Vehicles
    • Refrigerated Containers
• Packaging
  • Crates
  • Insulated Containers and Boxes
    • Large (32 to 66 liters)
    • Medium (21 to 29 liters)
    • Small (10 to 17 liters)
    • X-small (3 to 8 liters)
    • Petite (0.9 to 2.7 liters)
  • Cold Chain Bags/Vaccine Bags
  • Ice Packs
  • Others
• Monitoring Components
  • Hardware
    • Sensors
    • RFID Devices
    • Telematics
    • Networking Devices
    • Others
  • Software
    • On-premises
    • Cloud-based

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes storage [facilities/services (refrigerated warehouse and cold room), equipment (blast freezer, walk-in cooler and freezer, deep freezer, and others)], transportation [by mode (road, sea, rail, and air), by offering (refrigerated vehicles and refrigerated containers)], packaging [crates, insulate containers and boxes (large (32 to 66 liters), medium (21 to 29 liters), small (10 to 17 liters), x-small (3 to 8 liters), petite (0.9 to 2.7 liters), cold chain bags/vaccine bags, ice packs, and others], and monitoring components [hardware (sensors, RFID devices, telematics, networking devices, and others) and software (on-premises and cloud-based)].

Temperature Range Insights:

• Chilled (0°C to 15°C)
• Frozen (-18°C to -25°C)
• Deep-frozen (Below -25°C)

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the temperature range have also been provided in the report. This includes chilled (0°C to 15°C), frozen (-18°C to -25°C), and deep-frozen (below -25°C).

Application Insights:

• Food and Beverages
  • Fruits and Vegetables
  • Fruit Pulp and Concentrates
  • Dairy Products
    • Milk
    • Butter
    • Cheese
    • Ice Cream
    • Others
  • Fish, Meat, and Seafood
  • Processed Food
  • Bakery and Confectionary
  • Others
• Pharmaceuticals
  • Vaccines
  • Blood Banking
  • Others
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes food and beverages [fruits and vegetables, fruit pulp and concentrates, dairy products (milk, butter, cheese, ice cream, and others), fish, meat, and seafood, processed food, bakery and confectionary, and others], pharmaceuticals (vaccines, blood banking, and others), and others.

Regional Insights:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, and Southern 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.

Saudi Arabia Cold Chain Market News:

• In April 2025, Cold Chain Technologies launched the CCT Tower Elite, a reusable 1600L pallet shipper featuring multi-temperature control and IoT-enabled tracking. This innovation enhanced the secure transport of temperature-sensitive goods in Saudi Arabia, improving delivery reliability and supporting the growth of advanced cold chain logistics.

Saudi Arabia Cold Chain Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

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