United States Frozen Warehousing Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

United States Frozen Warehousing Market Outlook

The United States frozen warehousing market size reached approximately USD 4.95 billion in 2023. The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2024 and 2032 to attain a value of around USD 7.36 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Frozen warehousing refers to a facility that is used to store goods at a temperature of below 0 °C. Such warehouses are typically intended to ensure the optimal quality of goods and extend the shelf life of perishable food products like vegetables and fruits. Some products typically stored in frozen warehouses are foods and pharmaceutical products, among others.

• The rising demand for frozen and refrigerated food due to their ease of preparation, cost-effectiveness, and convenience is one of the prominent United States frozen warehousing market trends. Moreover, the rising usage of frozen food in foodservice establishments, fast casual restaurants, and convenience stores, among others, owing to their year-round availability, consistency, and excellent flavour and taste is further bolstering the demand for frozen warehousing solutions.

• Sustainability has emerged as an important metric in the United States and the government is actively encouraging businesses to prioritise sustainability in their supply chain operations. Hence, in the forecast period, the United States frozen warehousing market demand is expected to be augmented by the rising development of frozen storage facilities that are made from sustainable materials, use renewable energy sources and eco-friendly practices, and are equipped with innovative technologies to reduce waste production and carbon footprint from warehousing.

• The increasing trend of automation is positively impacting the United States frozen warehousing market growth. Automation of warehousing can reduce administrative and personal expenses, lower energy losses caused by industrial trucks, facilitate high storage density, enable rapid and frequent turnover of goods, and enhance the traceability and transparency of storing processes.

• In addition to this, there is increasing implementation of technologies like the Internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, sensors, and advanced vision systems and gadgets, among others, in frozen warehouses to remotely monitor vital warehousing data in real-time, optimise inventory tracking and quality control, decrease error rates, and improve order fulfilment accuracy.

Market Analysis

Based on warehouse type, the United States frozen warehousing market segmentation includes private and semi-private and public. On the basis of construction, the market can be divided into bulk storage, production stores, and ports. By application, the market is categorised into dairy, processed food, fruits and vegetables, and fish, meat, and sea food, among others. The major regional markets of frozen warehousing in the United States are New England, Mideast, Great Lakes, Plains, Southeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Far West.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the United States frozen warehousing market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

• Americold Logistics, Inc.

• Lineage Logistics Holdings LLC

• United Freezer & Storage Co.

• A Burris Logistics Company

• Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc.

• United States Cold Storage

• Kloosterboer

• Others

Market Share by Warehouse Type

As per the United States frozen warehousing market analysis, public frozen warehouses are increasingly gaining popularity in the country. Such warehouses are operated by third-party logistics (3PL) providers who distribute, manage, and store inventories for various organisations. Public warehouses offer significant benefits, including excellent accuracy and efficiency, streamlined operations, and lower operation and storage costs as compared to private and semi-private warehouses.

Besides, large corporations in the country are building private frozen warehouses as they provide these businesses with a high degree of control, offer enhanced flexibility, and enhance the transparency of various operations.

Market Share by Application

Dairy accounts for a substantial portion of the United States frozen warehousing market share due to the rising demand for indulgent foods like ice cream in the country. Moreover, the increasing health concerns in the country are driving a shift towards healthy frozen indulgent treats made using dairy products like yoghurt and milk.

Meanwhile, the demand for frozen fruits and vegetables is significantly increasing owing to the growing awareness regarding their benefits such as extended shelf stability, affordability, and convenience. The growing concerns regarding food wastage and the increasing attempts to consume fruits and vegetables by the health-conscious population are also boosting the preference for frozen fruits and vegetables.

Competitive Landscape

Americold Logistics, Inc. is a leading temperature-controlled logistics and value-added service provider. The company is engaged in the development, operation, acquisition, and ownership of temperature-controlled warehouses. With more than 240 locations in South and North America, New Zealand, Australia, and Europe, among others, the company is headquartered in Georgia, the United States.

Lineage Logistics Holdings LLC is a leading provider of temperature-controlled logistics and has facilities located in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. It is headquartered in Minnesota, the United States, and it handles, stores, and transports food products using its over 400 strategically located facilities and innovative technologies.

United Freezer & Storage Co. was founded in 1950 and since has emerged as a prominent provider of logistics and warehouse centres for regional, local, and national companies. With its headquarters in Ohio, the United States, its facilities can accommodate around 50 trailers with both outdoor and indoor docking spaces.

Other United States frozen warehousing market players include A Burris Logistics Company, Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc., United States Cold Storage, and Kloosterboer, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report