China Cold Chain Logistics Market Overview, 2029

The Chinese cold chain business is expected to become the most profitable sub-industry in the logistics sector, owing to shifting consumer habits and rising demand for commodities such as fresh food and pharmaceuticals. Food consumption in China is changing as a result of increased disposable income and expanding market demand for the cold chain of food, as well as China's accelerating urbanization. China's cold chain logistics business is massive, owing to the country's wide geographical breadth and different weather circumstances. This diversity includes the necessity for cold storage and transportation options that can accommodate a wide range of temperatures, from freezing conditions in the north to warm climates in the south. The shifting preference of Chinese customers toward fresher and higher-quality items has considerably aided the growth of the cold chain logistics market. Fresh vegetables, dairy products, fish, meat, and processed foods are in high demand, especially in urban areas. The expanding e-commerce sector in China, especially online grocery shopping platforms, has increased the demand for efficient cold chain logistics. The direct delivery of perishable items to consumers doorsteps demands temperature-controlled transportation and storage. The importance of cold chain logistics is highlighted by China's status as a global agricultural powerhouse. The country produces a lot of fruits, vegetables, and aquatic items. Efficient cold chain logistics guarantee that these perishable items retain their quality while being transported from fields to markets. China's involvement in international trade needs a strong cold chain infrastructure. The country exports a wide range of perishable items, such as agricultural produce, seafood, and processed foods, necessitating dependable logistical solutions to ensure product integrity during transportation. Rapid technical breakthroughs are taking place in China's cold chain logistics sector. The integration of smart temperature monitoring devices, blockchain technology for traceability, and warehouse automation improves supply chain efficiency and transparency. According to the research report "China Cold Chain Logistics Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the China Cold Chain Logistics market was valued more than USD 74 Billion in 2023. The Chinese government has shown a strong desire to enhance and modernize the cold chain logistics infrastructure. The sector's strategic importance is demonstrated by investments and initiatives targeted at enhancing transportation networks, cold storage facilities, and regulatory frameworks. The Chinese cold chain logistics industry is expected to expand significantly due to reasons such as urbanization, rising disposable incomes, changing customer tastes, and technology developments. Furthermore, the sector is becoming more conscious of sustainability, emphasizing eco-friendly processes and energy-efficient technologies to lessen environmental effect. China is embracing technological advancements in cold chain logistics, such as IoT (Internet of Things) devices, temperature sensors, and blockchain technology, to improve supply chain transparency and traceability, as well as efficiency and quality control. The Chinese government's emphasis on programs such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Made in China 2025 policy highlights the need for modernizing logistical infrastructure, especially cold chain networks, to support global commerce and economic growth. In China's cold chain logistics, food safety is a primary priority. Compliance with tight laws and standards for handling and shipping perishable items demonstrates the industry's dedication to quality and safety.

Based on type segment market includes refrigerated warehouse and refrigerated transport. Refrigerated warehouse are majorly preferred for cold chain logistics in China. Refrigerated warehouses have a large capacity for storing perishable items. Their capacity to store huge amounts of products while maintaining particular temperature and humidity conditions is critical for satisfying the storage space need in a continually developing market. Refrigerated warehouses strategically situated throughout China, particularly in major logistics hubs and urban centers, improve accessibility for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Because to this closeness, transportation times and expenses are reduced. The rising urbanization of China, as well as the rise of e-commerce platforms, has increased demand for cold storage facilities. These warehouses aid in the transportation of perishable items to urban consumers, as well as addressing the demands of online grocery platforms and retail stores. Based on temperature type segment market includes frozen and chilled. Frozen refrigerated type is common for cold chain logistics in China. China has a high demand for frozen items such as fruits, vegetables, meats, and seafood. The frozen refrigerated kind exactly meets the temperature standards required to maintain these products quality and safety during shipping and storage. China is a major producer and consumer of seafood around the globe. Frozen refrigerated logistics are critical for maintaining the freshness and quality of seafood items as they travel from fishing ports to markets across the country and for export. With the rise of e-commerce and online grocery platforms, frozen refrigerated logistics are becoming increasingly important for delivering frozen foods straight to consumers homes. These logistics ensure that products are delivered frozen and safe for consumption. Based on technology segment market is categorised into dry ice, gel packs, eutectic plates, liquid nitrogen and quilts. Dry ice technology is commonly used for management of cold chain logistics in China. Dry ice, or solid carbon dioxide, is exceptionally successful at maintaining ultra-low temperatures, making it ideal for transporting perishable commodities that require extremely cold storage. In the pharmaceutical business, dry ice is often used to transport temperature-sensitive drugs, vaccines, and biological samples that require extremely low temperatures for preservation. With the rise of e-commerce and quick delivery services, dry-ice technology is being used to convey frozen and perishable goods directly to consumers' homes, ensuring that the products remain frozen during transit. The application segment of the market includes dairy and frozen desserts, pharmaceuticals, process food, meat, fish and seafoods, bakery and confectionery, fruits and vegetables, and others. Meat, fish and seafood application is among the key application for cold chain logistics in China. China's population has an increasing appetite for meat, fish, and seafood due to rising incomes and evolving dietary preferences. This demand fuels the need for efficient cold chain logistics to maintain the freshness and quality of these perishable goods. China plays a substantial role in the global export of seafood and processed meat products. Cold chain logistics ensure that these perishable goods maintain their quality during transportation to international markets, including the United States, Japan, and Europe. China's rapid urbanization has influenced changing dining habits, with a rising preference for fresh and high-quality ingredients, including meat and seafood. Cold chain logistics facilitate the availability of these products in urban markets. Considered in this report: • Geography: China • Historic year: 2018 • Base year: 2023 • Estimated year: 2024 • Forecast year: 2029

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Aspects covered in this report: • China Cold Chain Logistics market with its value and forecast along with its segments • Various drivers and challenges • On-going trends and developments • Top profiled companies • Strategic recommendation By Type: • Refrigerated Warehouse • Refrigerated Transport By Temperature Type: • Frozen • Chilled

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By Technology: • Dry Ice • Gel Packs • Eutectic Plates • Liquid Nitrogen • Quilts By Application: • Dairy and Frozen Desserts • Pharmaceuticals • Process Food • Meat, Fish & Seafoods • Bakery and Confectionery • Fruits and Vegetables • Others The approach of the report: This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources. Intended audience: This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Cold Chain Logistics industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.