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U.S. Cold Chain Packaging Market Growth & Trends:
The U.S. cold chain packaging market size is estimated to reach USD 19.06 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 15.6% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Market growth is profoundly influenced by extensive demand for perishable goods worldwide and availability of food and health supplies.
Current economic and political scenario has also played a crucial role in industry growth. For instance, trade conflict between U.S. and China is expected to negatively impact the growth of the cold chain market in U.S. In March 2018, U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on steel and 10% on aluminum imported from China. China, in turn, announced a 15-25% tariff on products imported from U.S., including pork, fruits, wine, nuts, and vegetables. These high tariffs imposed on food and agriculture produce is expected to negatively affect market growth.
Furthermore, outsourcing cold and frozen storage operations offer manufacturers various cost benefits. This can help eliminate costs associated with warehouse space and management, technology, transportation, and labor. Operational costs such as employee salaries, heating and cooling expenses, insurance, and electric power costs can also be reduced by working with supply chain partners. As a result, manufacturers can increase their profit margins and focus on core business activities such as quality product manufacturing, growing customer base, and satisfaction of customer needs.
Raw material suppliers in the cold chain packaging market supply primary materials required for producing isolated containers, in addition to other packaging components. Insulating materials used in cold chain packaging include expanded or extruded polystyrene, polyurethane, and polyethylene. These are manufactured using core materials such as silica or fiberglass in a multilayer polymer or vacuum aluminized coating. Thermal Conservation Technologies; va-Q-tec AG; and Thermal Visions, Inc. are some of the raw material providers in U.S.
Cold chain packaging manufacturers use raw materials for producing insulated containers. They are responsible for designing and developing packaging solutions depending on user requirements. The raw materials used vary depending on duration of temperature control required for the packaged product as well as on external temperature. Polystyrenes, polyurethane, and Vacuum Insulated Panels (VIP) are used depending on external temperatures and duration of shipping. Manufacturers develop packaging products depending on the industries they would be used in as well as other aspects such as weight and size.
U.S. Cold Chain Packaging Market Report Highlights:
- Based on product, insulated containers and boxes led the market with a share of 55.2% in 2024, attributed to the increasing demand for temperature-sensitive products across various sectors.
- By material, the refrigerants segment expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.7% over the forecast period, attributed to their essential role in maintaining temperature stability for perishable goods
- In 2024, the fish, meat, and seafood segment dominated the market, attributed to the rising consumption of meat and seafood and the need for stringent temperature control during transportation necessitates effective cold-chain solutions.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Segment Definitions
- 1.2.1. Product
- 1.2.2. Material
- 1.2.3. Application
- 1.3. Estimates And Forecast Timeline
- 1.4. Research Methodology
- 1.5. Information Procurement
- 1.5.1. Purchased Database
- 1.5.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.5.3. Secondary Sources
- 1.5.4. Primary Research
- 1.6. Information Analysis
- 1.6.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.7. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.8. Model Details
- 1.8.1. Commodity Flow Analysis
- 1.9. List Of Secondary Sources
- 1.10. Objectives
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. U.S. Cold Chain Packaging Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.3. Business Environment Analysis
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.3.1.1. Supplier Power
- 3.3.1.2. Buyer Power
- 3.3.1.3. Substitution Threat
- 3.3.1.4. Threat Of New Entrant
- 3.3.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.3.2. Pestle Analysis
Chapter 4. U.S. Cold Chain Packaging Market: Product Business Analysis
- 4.1. Product Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 4.2. Product Segment Dashboard
- 4.3. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analysis, by Product, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Crates
- 4.4.1. Crates Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4.2. Dairy
- 4.4.3. Pharmaceutical
- 4.4.4. Fisheries
- 4.4.5. Horticulture
- 4.5. Insulated Container & Boxes
- 4.5.1. Insulated Container & Boxes Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.6. Cold Packs
- 4.6.1. Cold Packs Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.7. Labels
- 4.7.1. Labels Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.8. Temperature Controlled Pallet Shippers
- 4.8.1. Temperature Controlled Pallet Shippers Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. U.S. Cold Chain Packaging Market: Material Business Analysis
- 5.1. Material Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.2. Material Segment Dashboard
- 5.3. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analysis, by Material, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Insulating Material
- 5.4.1. Insulating Material Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Refrigerants
- 5.5.1. Refrigerants Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. U.S. Cold Chain Packaging Market: Application Business Analysis
- 6.1. Application Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 6.2. Application Segment Dashboard
- 6.3. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analysis, by Application, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Fruits & Vegetables
- 6.4.1. Fruits & Vegetables Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Fruit & Pulp Concentrates
- 6.5.1. Fruit & Pulp Concentrates Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Dairy Products
- 6.6.1. Dairy Products Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Fish, Meat & Seafood
- 6.7.1. Fish, Meat & Seafood Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.8. Processed Food
- 6.8.1. Processed Food Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.9. Pharmaceuticals
- 6.9.1. Pharmaceuticals Food Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.10. Bakery & Confectionaries
- 6.10.1. Bakery & Confectionaries Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.11. Others
- 6.11.1. Others market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Participant Overview
- 7.2. Company Market Position Analysis
- 7.3. Company Categorization
- 7.4. Strategy Mapping
- 7.5. Company Profiles/Listing
- 7.5.1. Cold chain Technologies
- 7.5.1.1. Overview
- 7.5.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.5.2. Cryopak
- 7.5.2.1. Overview
- 7.5.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.5.3. Sonoco Thermosafe
- 7.5.3.1. Overview
- 7.5.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.5.4. SOFRIGAM
- 7.5.4.1. Overview
- 7.5.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.5.5. Softbox Systems Ltd
- 7.5.5.1. Overview
- 7.5.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.5.6. Pelican Products, Inc.
- 7.5.6.1. Overview
- 7.5.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.5.7. CSafe
- 7.5.7.1. Overview
- 7.5.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.5.8. TOWER Cold Chain Solutions
- 7.5.8.1. Overview
- 7.5.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.5.9. Sealed Air Corporation
- 7.5.9.1. Overview
- 7.5.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.5.10. CoolPac
- 7.5.10.1. Overview
- 7.5.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.5.11. Nordic Cold Chain Solutions
- 7.5.11.1. Overview
- 7.5.11.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.11.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.5.12. Global Cooling Inc.
- 7.5.12.1. Overview
- 7.5.12.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.12.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.5.13. Inmark LLC
- 7.5.13.1. Overview
- 7.5.13.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.13.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.5.14. Envirotainer AB
- 7.5.14.1. Overview
- 7.5.14.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.14.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.5.15. DGP Intelsius LLC
- 7.5.15.1. Overview
- 7.5.15.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.15.4. Strategic Initiatives