UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market, By Type (Refrigerated Warehouse, Refrigerated Transportation); By Temperature (Frozen, Chilled); By Application (Dairy & Frozen Desserts, Fish, Meat & Seafood, Bakery & Confectionary, Fruits & Vegetables, Pharmaceuticals,

UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market, By Type (Refrigerated Warehouse, Refrigerated Transportation); By Temperature (Frozen, Chilled); By Application (Dairy & Frozen Desserts, Fish, Meat & Seafood, Bakery & Confectionary, Fruits & Vegetables, Pharmaceuticals, Others), Trend Analysis, Competitive Landscape & Forecast, 2019–2029


UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market Size Expands at CAGR of 8.1% to Touch USD 4.1 Billion by 2029

UAE cold chain logistics market is gaining traction because of the expanding food and beverages sector and a thriving tourism and hospitality industry in the country.

BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, in its recent study, estimated the UAE cold chain logistics market size at USD 2.37 billion in 2022. During the forecast period between 2023 and 2029, BlueWeave expects the UAE cold chain logistics market size to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% reaching a value of USD 4.09 billion by 2029. Rising consumer demand for high-quality packaged and frozen food goods, as well as the country's rigorous food safety rules, are major growth drivers for the UAE cold chain logistics market. Furthermore, economic diversification, as well as the country’s thriving tourism and hospitality industry, are expected to provide lucrative growth opportunities for the UAE cold chain logistics market over the period in analysis.

UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market – Overview

Cold chain logistics refers to the management of temperature-sensitive products, such as perishable foods, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines, throughout the supply chain. It involves the use of temperature-controlled facilities, equipment, and transportation to maintain product integrity and safety from the point of origin to the point of consumption. The cold chain starts from the manufacturer or producer and includes storage, transportation, and distribution until the final destination. The temperature is carefully monitored and maintained at a specific level throughout the cold chain, and any deviations can result in product degradation, spoilage, or even harm to consumers. Effective cold chain logistics is crucial for ensuring product quality, safety, and efficacy.

UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market

Segmental Information

UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market – By Temperature

Based on temperature, the UAE cold chain logistics market is split into frozen and chilled segment. The frozen segment accounts for a higher share of the market by temperature. Several products, certain vegetables, such as peas and meat (poultry and beef), are required to be kept at the frozen temperature (-18° to -25°) to remain fresh. Furthermore, the demand for frozen food among urban cities owing to the change in consumption patterns of consumers is also influencing the growing demand for frozen cold chain logistics in the market.

Impact of COVID-19 on the UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market

The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic proliferated the growth of the UAE cold chain logistics market. The market has gained significant traction in medical supplies and the pharmaceutical industry. The rising demand for healthcare products, such as vaccinations and medical supplies, raised the demand for temperature-controlled storage and delivery. The pandemic also brought to light the significance of maintaining a strong and effective cold chain infrastructure to protect the safety and efficacy of vaccinations and other temperature-sensitive items. As a result, the UAE government has made efforts to invest in the country's cold chain infrastructure, including the construction of new facilities and the upgrade of existing ones.

Competitive Landscape

Major players operating in the UAE cold chain logistics market include Agility Logistics, Emirates SkyCargo, Aramex, Gulf Drug, DHL Supply Chain, Al-Futtaim Logistics, Transmed, Owaisis Group, Al Reyami Group, and Agthia Group. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

The in-depth analysis of the report provides information about growth potential, upcoming trends, and the UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market. It also highlights the factors driving forecasts of total market size. The report promises to provide recent technology trends in the UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market and industry insights to help decision-makers make sound strategic decisions. Furthermore, the report also analyzes the growth drivers, challenges, and competitive dynamics of the market.


1. Research Framework
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Product Overview
1.3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3. UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market Insights
3.1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2. DROC Analysis
3.2.1. Growth Drivers
3.2.1.1. UAE's Expanding Food and Beverage Sector
3.2.1.2. Government's Efforts to Diversify the Economy Beyond Oil
3.2.1.3. Thriving Tourism and Hospitality Industry
3.2.2. Restraints
3.2.2.1. High Cost of Establishing and Maintaining Temperature-controlled Warehouses and Transportation Infrastructure
3.2.2.2. Stringent Regulations and Compliance Requirements for Cold Chain Logistics, Especially for Pharmaceuticals and Food Safety
3.2.3. Opportunities
3.2.3.1. Streamlining Customs Processes and Trade Facilitation Measures
3.2.3.2. Continued Investment in Cold Storage Facilities and Transportation Infrastructure
3.2.4. Challenges
3.2.4.1. Price Sensitivity among Consumers and Businesses
3.3. Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.5.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.5.3. Threat of New Entrants
3.5.4. Threat of Substitutes
3.5.5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market Overview
4.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
4.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
4.2. Market Share & Forecast
4.2.1. By Type
4.2.1.1. Refrigerated Warehouse
4.2.1.2. Refrigerated Transportation
4.2.2. By Temperature
4.2.2.1. Frozen
4.2.2.2. Chilled
4.2.3. By Application
4.2.3.1. Dairy & Frozen Desserts
4.2.3.2. Fish, Meat & Seafood
4.2.3.3. Bakery & Confectionary
4.2.3.4. Fruits & Vegetables
4.2.3.5. Pharmaceuticals
4.2.3.6. Others
5. Competitive Landscape
5.1. List of Key Players and Their Range
5.2. UAE Cold Chain Logistics Company Market Share Analysis, 2022
5.3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
5.4. Key Strategic Development (Merger, Acquisition, Partnership)
6. Impact of Covid-19 on UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market Industry
7. Company Profile (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, and Strategic Outlook, SWOT Analysis)
7.1. Agility Logistics
7.2. Emirates SkyCargo
7.3. Aramex
7.4. Gulf Drug
7.5. DHL Supply Chain
7.6. Al-Futtaim Logistics
7.7. Transmed
7.8. Owaisis Group
7.9. Al Reyami Group
7.10. Agthia Group
7.11. Other Prominent Players
8. Key Strategic Recommendations
9. Research Methodology
9.1. Qualitative Research
9.1.1. Primary & Secondary Research
9.2. Quantitative Research
9.3. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
9.3.1. Secondary Research
9.3.2. Primary Research
9.4. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Country
9.5. Assumption & Limitation
*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.
**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable.
List of Figures
Figure 1 UAE Cold Chain Logistics Segmentation
Figure 2 UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market Value Chain Analysis
Figure 3 Company Market Share Analysis, 2022
Figure 4 UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029
Figure 5 UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 6 UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market Share, By Temperature, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 7 UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market Share, By End-Users, By Value, 2019–2029
List of Tables
Table 1 UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 2 UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Temperature, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 3 UAE Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 4 Agility Logistics Company Overview
Table 5 Agility Logistics Financial Overview
Table 6 Emirates SkyCargo Company Overview
Table 7 Emirates SkyCargo Financial Overview
Table 8 Aramex Company Overview
Table 9 Aramex Financial Overview
Table 10 Gulf Drug Company Overview
Table 11 Gulf Drug Financial Overview
Table 12 DHL Supply Chain Company Overview
Table 13 DHL Supply Chain Financial Overview
Table 14 Al-Futtaim Logistics Company Overview
Table 15 Al-Futtaim Logistics Financial Overview
Table 16 Transmed Company Overview
Table 17 Transmed Financial Overview
Table 18 Owaisis Group Company Overview
Table 19 Owaisis Group Financial Overview
Table 20 Al Reyami Group Company Overview
Table 21 Al Reyami Group Financial Overview
Table 22 Agthia Group Company Overview
Table 23 Agthia Group Financial Overview

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