Thailand Cold Chain Market Size, Growth Trends & Forecast 2025

Thailand Cold Chain Market Report and Forecast 2026–2034

Study Period

2020-2034

Market (2025)

USD 1.79 billion

Market (2034)

USD 3.53 billion

CAGR

7.85%

Major Markets Players

DHL Thailand, Kerry Logistics, SCG Logistics, Others and Others

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Thailand Cold Chain Market Insights & Analysis

The Thailand Cold Chain Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.85% during the forecast period 2026–2034. The market was valued at USD 1.79 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 3.53 billion by 2034. This growth is driven by Thailand’s strong food export industry, expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing, rising frozen and chilled food consumption, and increasing demand for temperature-controlled logistics.

Thailand is one of Asia’s leading exporters of seafood, fruits, poultry, and processed foods, creating strong demand for cold storage, refrigerated transport, and export-grade cold chain facilities. In addition, pharmaceutical production and vaccine distribution are increasing the need for high-compliance cold logistics.

Major investments in refrigerated warehouses, port-based cold storage, and airport cold chain facilities are strengthening Thailand’s cold logistics infrastructure.

Thailand Cold Chain Market – Recent Developments

2025: Expansion of seafood and pharmaceutical cold storage hubs near Bangkok and Laem Chabang port.
2024: Adoption of IoT-based temperature tracking for food and pharma logistics.

Policy & Regulatory Landscape

Thailand FDA & Food Safety Regulations: Enforce temperature-controlled handling of pharmaceuticals and perishable foods.
Export Quality & Cold Chain Standards: Support Thailand’s global food and seafood exports.

Thailand Cold Chain Market Dynamics

Key Driver: Growth in Food Exports & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Thailand’s leadership in seafood, poultry, and fruit exports, combined with expanding pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing, is driving sustained growth in cold chain logistics.

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Industry Trend: Automation & Export-Grade Cold Storage

Cold chain operators are investing in automated cold warehouses, blast freezers, and real-time temperature monitoring to meet international export standards.

Major Challenge: High Energy Costs & Infrastructure Gaps

Operating cold storage facilities requires significant energy, and regional cold chain coverage outside Bangkok remains limited.

Opportunity: Seafood, Frozen Food & Pharma Cold Logistics

Rising exports and increasing domestic consumption of frozen foods and medicines present strong long-term opportunities.

Thailand Cold Chain Market Segment-wise Analysis

By Service Type:

Transportation & Freight Forwarding
Warehousing & Storage
Refrigerated Storage
Inventory Management
Temperature Monitoring & Value-Added Services

By Temperature Type:

Frozen
Chilled
Ambient

Frozen and chilled segments dominate due to seafood and frozen food exports.

By End-Use Industry:

Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Food & Beverage
Agriculture
Retail & E-commerce
Others

Food & beverage remains the largest demand segment.

By Mode of Transportation:

Roadways
Railways
Airways
Sea Transport

Sea and road transport dominate export and domestic cold logistics.

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Why Choose This Report?

Comprehensive coverage of Thailand’s fast-growing cold chain market.
Segmentation by service, temperature, industry, and region.
Forecasts from 2020 to 2034.
Insights into food exports, pharma, and logistics investments.
Company-level competitive intelligence.
Strategic support for investors and logistics providers.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. Objective of the Study
2. Product/Category Definition – Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Logistics
3. Market Segmentation
  1. By Temperature Type
  2. By Storage Type
  3. By End-Use Industry
  4. By Mode of Transportation
4. Study Variables
Research Methodology
1. Secondary Data Points
  1. Breakdown of Secondary Sources
2. Primary Data Points
  1. Breakdown of Primary Interviews
Executive Summary
Market Dynamics
1. Drivers
2. Challenges
3. Opportunity Assessment
Recent Trends and Developments
Policy and Regulatory Landscape
Thailand Cold Chain Market Overview (2020–2034)
1. Market Size, By Value & Volume (USD Million)
2. Market Share, By Temperature Type
  1. Chilled (0°C to 8°C)
  2. Frozen (-18°C to -25°C)
  3. Deep Frozen (-25°C and below)
3. Market Share, By Storage Type
  1. Cold Warehouses
  2. Refrigerated Transport
  3. Cold Rooms
  4. Blast Freezers
4. Market Share, By End-Use Industry
  1. Food & Beverages
  2. Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
  3. Agriculture & Horticulture
  4. Fisheries
  5. Biotech
  6. Others
5. Market Share, By Mode of Transportation
  1. Roadways
  2. Airways
  3. Railways
  4. Sea Freight
  5. Cross-Border Cold Chain
6. Market Share, By Region
  1. Bangkok
  2. Chiang Mai
  3. Laem Chabang
  4. Other Regions
7. Market Share, By Company
  1. Revenue Shares
  2. Competitive Landscape
Bangkok Cold Chain Market
1. Market Size, By Value (USD Million)
2. Market Share, By End-Use Industry
3. Market Share, By Temperature Type
Laem Chabang Cold Chain Market
1. Market Size, By Value (USD Million)
2. Market Share, By Storage Type
3. Market Share, By End-Use Industry
Competitive Outlook & Company Profiles
1. DHL Thailand
  1. Company Overview
  2. Cold Chain Service Portfolio
  3. Strategic Alliances/Partnerships
  4. Recent Developments
2. Kerry Logistics
  1. Company Overview
  2. Cold Chain Capabilities
  3. Strategic Alliances/Partnerships
  4. Recent Developments
3. SCG Logistics
  1. Company Overview
  2. Cold Chain Services
  3. Strategic Alliances/Partnerships
  4. Recent Developments
4. Others
Contact Us / Disclaimer

Top Key Players & Market Share Outlook

DHL Thailand
Kerry Logistics
SCG Logistics
Others

Frequently Asked Questions

A. The market is valued at USD 1.79 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 3.53 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 7.85 driven by rising food exports and pharmaceutical logistics demand. For further details on this market, request a sample here.

A. The market includes chilled, frozen, and deep-frozen segments supported by cold warehouses, refrigerated transport, cold rooms, and blast freezers, with frozen and chilled logistics holding the largest revenue share. For further details on this market, request a sample here.

A. Food & beverages, pharmaceuticals & healthcare, agriculture & horticulture, fisheries, and biotech are the key end-use sectors, supporting steady 7.85 CAGR growth toward the USD 3.53 billion forecast. For further details on this market, request a sample here.

A. Roadways, airways, railways, sea freight, and cross-border logistics support nationwide cold chain operations, while Bangkok and Laem Chabang lead regional revenue due to high trade activity. For further details on this market, request a sample here.

A. Major players include DHL Thailand, Kerry Logistics, and SCG Logistics, which hold significant revenue share in the USD 3.53 billion market by 2034. For further details on this market, request a sample here.