Global Reefer Container Market Size Study, by Container Size (Less than 20 feet, 20 to 40 feet, More than 40 feet), by End Use (Food and Beverage, Chemical, Pharmaceutical), by Mode of Transportation (Roadways, Railways, Seaways) and Regional Forecasts 20

Global Reefer Container Market Size Study, by Container Size (Less than 20 feet, 20 to 40 feet, More than 40 feet), by End Use (Food and Beverage, Chemical, Pharmaceutical), by Mode of Transportation (Roadways, Railways, Seaways) and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032


The Global Reefer Container Market is valued at approximately USD 6601.15 million in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 3.9% over the forecast period 2024-2032. The reefer container market has become a crucial component of the global packaging industry, particularly for shipping perishable goods across borders while maintaining specific temperature ranges. The expansion of the global pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry, especially post-pandemic, is a significant driver for the sales of reefer containers. Manufacturers in these industries rely on reefer containers to ensure the safe and effective transport of temperature-sensitive products like vaccines, biologics, and dietary supplements, with notable demand in countries such as India, China, and the United States.

The growing global food trade has further fuelled the demand for reefer containers in the international marketplace. Consumers now demand a wide variety of fresh and exotic foods year-round, leading to an increase in the transportation of perishable goods like fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and seafood across long distances. These items must be kept at specific temperatures to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage, making reefer containers an ideal solution. Additionally, the growth of eCommerce in emerging economies has contributed to the market's expansion, with last-mile delivery services being significant consumers of reefer containers.

Technological advancements in the packaging industry have led to the development of advanced temperature monitoring systems, improved insulation materials, and energy-efficient cooling solutions. These innovations have amplified the demand for reefer containers, enhancing their reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. The integration of IoT technology allows businesses to monitor container conditions in real-time, ensuring the integrity of perishable goods throughout the supply chain. Despite the positive growth trajectory, the reefer container market faces challenges such as high upfront investments, temperature fluctuations, and mechanical failures that can compromise the quality of perishable cargo. These issues can lead to financial losses, reputational damage, and legal liabilities for shipping companies and cargo owners. The industry's growth is also reliant on the performance of various sectors, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and eCommerce, as well as technological and infrastructural advancements.

The reefer container industry remains competitive, with numerous companies holding significant shares of the global revenue. These companies offer a diverse range of container sizes, configurations, and features to cater to the specific needs of different industries and customers.

The key regions considered for the Global Reefer Container Market study include Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Rest of the World. North America is a dominating region in the Reefer Container Market in terms of revenue. Key factors supporting the growth of the Reefer Container Market in North America include increasing demand for perishable goods, advancements in cold chain logistics, stringent food safety regulations, expansion of pharmaceutical transportation, and technological innovations in temperature-controlled containers. Additionally, rising consumer preference for fresh produce and the growth of e-commerce in the food and beverage sector further drive market expansion. Whereas, the market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate over the forecast period 2024-2032.

Major market players included in this report are:

Maersk Container Industry

Daikin Reefer

Carrier Transicold

Thermo King

Singamas Container Holdings

CIMC Group

China International Marine Containers (CIMC)

Hyundai Translead

Klinge Corporation

MCI (Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation)

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd.

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Triton Container International Limited

Seaco Global Limited

Blue Sky Intermodal

The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:

By Container Size:
• Less than 20 feet
• 20 to 40 feet
• More than 40 feet

By End Use:
• Food and Beverage
• Chemical
• Pharmaceutical

By Mode of Transportation:
• Roadways
• Railways
• Seaways

By Region:
• North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• ROE
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• RoAPAC
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Middle East & Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• RoMEA

Years considered for the study are as follows:
• Historical year – 2022
• Base year – 2023
• Forecast period – 2024 to 2032

Key Takeaways:
• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

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Chapter 1. Global Reefer Container Market Executive Summary
1.1. Global Reefer Container Market Size & Forecast (2022-2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
1.3.1. By Container Size
1.3.2. By End Use
1.3.3. By Mode of Transportation
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 2. Global Reefer Container Market Definition and Research Assumptions
2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
2.3.2. Limitations
2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
2.3.3.1. Availability
2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
2.3.3.4. Market Competition
2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer’s Perspective)
2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
2.3.4.1. Regulatory Frameworks
2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates
Chapter 3. Global Reefer Container Market Dynamics
3.1. Market Drivers
3.1.1. Increasing Demand for Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Products
3.1.2. Growing Global Food Trade
3.1.3. Expansion of eCommerce
3.2. Market Challenges
3.2.1. High Upfront Investments
3.2.2. Temperature Fluctuations and Mechanical Failures
3.3. Market Opportunities
3.3.1. Technological Advancements
3.3.2. Remote Monitoring and IoT Integration
Chapter 4. Global Reefer Container Market Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.7. Porter’s 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
4.2.1. Political
4.2.2. Economical
4.2.3. Social
4.2.4. Technological
4.2.5. Environmental
4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top Investment Opportunity
4.4. Top Winning Strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Reefer Container Market Size & Forecasts by Container Size 2022-2032
5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Reefer Container Market: Container Size Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
5.2.1. Less than 20 feet
5.2.2. 20 to 40 feet
5.2.3. More than 40 feet
Chapter 6. Global Reefer Container Market Size & Forecasts by End Use 2022-2032
6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Reefer Container Market: End Use Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
6.2.1. Food and Beverage
6.2.2. Chemical
6.2.3. Pharmaceutical
Chapter 7. Global Reefer Container Market Size & Forecasts by Mode of Transportation 2022-2032
7.1. Segment Dashboard
7.2. Global Reefer Container Market: Mode of Transportation Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
7.2.1. Roadways
7.2.2. Railways
7.2.3. Seaways
Chapter 8. Global Reefer Container Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032
8.1. North America Reefer Container Market
8.1.1. U.S. Reefer Container Market
8.1.1.1. Container Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
8.1.1.2. End Use breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
8.1.1.3. Mode of Transportation breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
8.1.2. Canada Reefer Container Market
8.2. Europe Reefer Container Market
8.2.1. U.K. Reefer Container Market
8.2.2. Germany Reefer Container Market
8.2.3. France Reefer Container Market
8.2.4. Spain Reefer Container Market
8.2.5. Italy Reefer Container Market
8.2.6. Rest of Europe Reefer Container Market
8.3. Asia-Pacific Reefer Container Market
8.3.1. China Reefer Container Market
8.3.2. India Reefer Container Market
8.3.3. Japan Reefer Container Market
8.3.4. Australia Reefer Container Market
8.3.5. South Korea Reefer Container Market
8.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Reefer Container Market
8.4. Latin America Reefer Container Market
8.4.1. Brazil Reefer Container Market
8.4.2. Mexico Reefer Container Market
8.4.3. Rest of Latin America Reefer Container Market
8.5. Middle East & Africa Reefer Container Market
8.5.1. Saudi Arabia Reefer Container Market
8.5.2. South Africa Reefer Container Market
8.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Reefer Container Market
Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence
9.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
9.1.1. Company 1
9.1.2. Company 2
9.1.3. Company 3
9.2. Top Market Strategies
9.3. Company Profiles
9.3.1. Maersk Container Industry
9.3.1.1. Key Information
9.3.1.2. Overview
9.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
9.3.1.4. Product Summary
9.3.1.5. Market Strategies
9.3.2. Daikin Reefer
9.3.3. Carrier Transicold
9.3.4. Thermo King
9.3.5. Singamas Container Holdings
9.3.6. CIMC Group
9.3.7. China International Marine Containers (CIMC)
9.3.8. Hyundai Translead
9.3.9. Klinge Corporation
9.3.10. MCI (Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation)
9.3.11. Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd.
9.3.12. MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
9.3.13. Triton Container International Limited
9.3.14. Seaco Global Limited
9.3.15. Blue Sky Intermodal
Chapter 10. Research Process
10.1. Research Process
10.1.1. Data Mining
10.1.2. Analysis
10.1.3. Market Estimation
10.1.4. Validation
10.1.5. Publishing
10.2. Research Attributes
List of Tables
TABLE 1. Global Reefer Container market, report scope
TABLE 2. Global Reefer Container market estimates & forecasts by Region 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 3. Global Reefer Container market estimates & forecasts by Container Size 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 4. Global Reefer Container market estimates & forecasts by End Use 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 5. Global Reefer Container market estimates & forecasts by Mode of Transportation 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 6. Global Reefer Container market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 7. Global Reefer Container market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 8. Global Reefer Container market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 9. Global Reefer Container market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 10. Global Reefer Container market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 11. Global Reefer Container market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 12. Global Reefer Container market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 13. Global Reefer Container market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 14. Global Reefer Container market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 15. U.S. Reefer Container market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 16. U.S. Reefer Container market estimates & forecasts by segment 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 17. U.S. Reefer Container market estimates & forecasts by segment 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 18. Canada Reefer Container market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 19. Canada Reefer Container market estimates & forecasts by segment 2022-2032 (USD Million)
TABLE 20. Canada Reefer Container market estimates & forecasts by segment 2022-2032 (USD Million)
This list is not complete, final report does contain more than 100 tables. The list may be updated in the final deliverable.
List of Figures
FIGURE 1. Global Reefer Container market, research methodology
FIGURE 2. Global Reefer Container market, market estimation techniques
FIGURE 3. Global market size estimates & forecast methods
FIGURE 4. Global Reefer Container market, key trends 2023
FIGURE 5. Global Reefer Container market, growth prospects 2022-2032
FIGURE 6. Global Reefer Container market, porters 5 force model
FIGURE 7. Global Reefer Container market, PESTEL analysis
FIGURE 8. Global Reefer Container market, value chain analysis
FIGURE 9. Global Reefer Container market by segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 10. Global Reefer Container market by segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 11. Global Reefer Container market by segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 12. Global Reefer Container market by segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 13. Global Reefer Container market by segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 14. Global Reefer Container market, regional snapshot 2022 & 2032
FIGURE 15. North America Reefer Container market 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 16. Europe Reefer Container market 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 17. Asia Pacific Reefer Container market 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 18. Latin America Reefer Container market 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 19. Middle East & Africa Reefer Container market 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
FIGURE 20. Global Reefer Container market, company market share analysis (2023)
This list is not complete, final report does contain more than 50 figures. The list may be updated in the final deliverable.

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