United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cold Chain Logistics Market Overview, 2029

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cold Chain Logistics Market Overview, 2029


The United Arab Emirates (UAE) stands at the crossroads of a burgeoning economy and a thriving global trade landscape, and its cold chain logistics market plays a pivotal role in supporting the efficient transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive goods. Nestled in a region with a diverse climate, the UAE's cold chain infrastructure is instrumental in preserving the freshness and quality of perishable items, ranging from fresh produce and seafood to pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. The UAE's role as a major trading hub is reflected in its trade and export activities. Cold chain logistics play a crucial role in facilitating the transportation of goods, including perishables, both domestically and internationally. The level of consumer spending, driven by factors such as disposable income and consumer confidence, affects the demand for goods, including fresh and high-quality perishable products. Cold chain logistics are essential to meeting consumer expectations for product quality. The UAE's position as a global trading and logistics hub is reinforced by its integration into global supply chains. The demand for cold chain logistics is influenced by the country's role in facilitating the movement of goods on a global scale. The tourism and hospitality sectors in the UAE, which are significant contributors to the economy, drive the demand for high-quality food products. Cold chain logistics ensure the timely and reliable supply of fresh and frozen goods to meet the needs of hotels, restaurants, and catering services.

According to the research report ""United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Overview, 2029,"" published by Bonafide Research, the United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics market is anticipated to grow at more than 14% CAGR from 2024 to 2029. Changing consumer preferences and an increasing demand for fresh, high-quality products drive the need for effective cold chain logistics. Consumers expect perishable items to reach them in optimal condition, influencing the entire supply chain. Urbanisation and changing lifestyles have led to increased demand for convenience foods, fresh produce, and other perishable items. Cold chain logistics enable the timely and efficient delivery of these goods to urban areas. Growing concerns about environmental sustainability drive the development and adoption of eco-friendly cold chain solutions. The industry is exploring greener alternatives to reduce its environmental impact. Seasonal variations in demand for certain perishable goods, such as fruits, vegetables, and seasonal pharmaceuticals, contribute to the need for flexible and adaptive cold chain logistics. With the globalisation of trade and supply chains, the need for efficient cold chain logistics has risen. Products are transported over longer distances and across borders, necessitating temperature-controlled solutions to maintain product quality. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries require precise temperature control during transportation and storage to ensure the efficacy and safety of medications, vaccines, and biopharmaceuticals.

Based on the types that are segmented into Refrigerated Warehouse and Refrigerated Transport, among them, Refrigerated Transport is a growing market. The UAE's position as a trading and logistics country is reinforced by its integration into global supply chains. The demand for cold chain logistics is influenced by the country's role in facilitating the movement of goods on a global scale. The UAE's growing food and beverage industry, including the import and export of perishable goods, drives the demand for refrigerator transportation. Fresh produce, dairy products, and other temperature-sensitive items require controlled environments during transit. The thriving tourism and hospitality sector in the UAE demands a steady supply of fresh and high-quality food products. Refrigerator transportation is crucial for catering services, hotels, restaurants, and other establishments that prioritise freshness in their offerings. The pharmaceutical industry relies on refrigerator transportation for the distribution of temperature-sensitive medications, vaccines, and other healthcare products. Ensuring the integrity of these products is critical for healthcare providers and consumers. In terms of temperature types, they are segmented into the frozen and chilled in the UAE. Frozen is leading the market with the rapid urbanisation in the UAE, accompanied by busy lifestyles, and has led to an increased demand for convenient and ready-to-eat chilled products. Chilled logistics support the timely delivery of these products to urban consumers. The expanding variety and availability of chilled products in the market, including chilled beverages, dairy, and processed foods, contribute to the growth of the chilled segment within the cold chain logistics market.

According to the report, the technology is bifurcated into dry ice, gel packs, eutectic plates, liquid nitrogen, and quilts. Among them, eutectic plates are a growing market. Eutectic plates are designed to efficiently absorb and release thermal energy during phase transitions, helping to maintain a stable and controlled temperature in the surrounding environment. This makes them effective in preserving the integrity of temperature-sensitive products during transportation. In last-mile delivery scenarios, where traditional refrigeration may be challenging, eutectic plates provide a portable and effective solution. They can help maintain the required temperature conditions for perishable goods during the final stages of the delivery process. Based on the application segmented into dairy and frozen desserts, pharmaceuticals, processed food, meat, fish and seafood, bakery and confectionery, fruits and vegetables, and others, in the UAE, the fruit and vegetable market is growing. Growing awareness of health and nutrition has led to an increased demand for fresh fruits and vegetables. Consumers in the UAE are incorporating more fresh produce into their diets, driving the need for effective cold chain logistics. Cold chain logistics help extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables by maintaining optimal temperature conditions throughout the supply chain. This is crucial for preventing spoilage and ensuring that products reach consumers in good condition.

Considered in this report:
• Geography: United Arab Emirates
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report:
• United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Types
• Refrigerated Warehouse
• Refrigerates Transportation

By Temperature Types
• Frozen
• Chilled

By Technology Types
• Dry Ice
• Gel Packs
• Eutectic Plates
• Liquid Nitrogen
• Quilts

By Application
• Dairy and frozen desserts
• Pharmaceuticals
• Process food
• Meat, Fish & Seafood
• Bakery and confectionery
• Fruits and vegetables
• Others

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Cold Chain Logistics industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.The United Arab Emirates (UAE) stands at the crossroads of a burgeoning economy and a thriving global trade landscape, and its cold chain logistics market plays a pivotal role in supporting the efficient transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive goods. Nestled in a region with a diverse climate, the UAE's cold chain infrastructure is instrumental in preserving the freshness and quality of perishable items, ranging from fresh produce and seafood to pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. The UAE's role as a major trading hub is reflected in its trade and export activities. Cold chain logistics play a crucial role in facilitating the transportation of goods, including perishables, both domestically and internationally. The level of consumer spending, driven by factors such as disposable income and consumer confidence, affects the demand for goods, including fresh and high-quality perishable products. Cold chain logistics are essential to meeting consumer expectations for product quality. The UAE's position as a global trading and logistics hub is reinforced by its integration into global supply chains. The demand for cold chain logistics is influenced by the country's role in facilitating the movement of goods on a global scale. The tourism and hospitality sectors in the UAE, which are significant contributors to the economy, drive the demand for high-quality food products. Cold chain logistics ensure the timely and reliable supply of fresh and frozen goods to meet the needs of hotels, restaurants, and catering services. According to the research report "United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics market is anticipated to grow at more than 14% CAGR from 2024 to 2029. Changing consumer preferences and an increasing demand for fresh, high-quality products drive the need for effective cold chain logistics. Consumers expect perishable items to reach them in optimal condition, influencing the entire supply chain. Urbanisation and changing lifestyles have led to increased demand for convenience foods, fresh produce, and other perishable items. Cold chain logistics enable the timely and efficient delivery of these goods to urban areas. Growing concerns about environmental sustainability drive the development and adoption of eco-friendly cold chain solutions. The industry is exploring greener alternatives to reduce its environmental impact. Seasonal variations in demand for certain perishable goods, such as fruits, vegetables, and seasonal pharmaceuticals, contribute to the need for flexible and adaptive cold chain logistics. With the globalisation of trade and supply chains, the need for efficient cold chain logistics has risen. Products are transported over longer distances and across borders, necessitating temperature-controlled solutions to maintain product quality. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries require precise temperature control during transportation and storage to ensure the efficacy and safety of medications, vaccines, and biopharmaceuticals. Based on the types that are segmented into Refrigerated Warehouse and Refrigerated Transport, among them, Refrigerated Transport is a growing market. The UAE's position as a trading and logistics country is reinforced by its integration into global supply chains. The demand for cold chain logistics is influenced by the country's role in facilitating the movement of goods on a global scale. The UAE's growing food and beverage industry, including the import and export of perishable goods, drives the demand for refrigerator transportation. Fresh produce, dairy products, and other temperature-sensitive items require controlled environments during transit. The thriving tourism and hospitality sector in the UAE demands a steady supply of fresh and high-quality food products. Refrigerator transportation is crucial for catering services, hotels, restaurants, and other establishments that prioritise freshness in their offerings. The pharmaceutical industry relies on refrigerator transportation for the distribution of temperature-sensitive medications, vaccines, and other healthcare products. Ensuring the integrity of these products is critical for healthcare providers and consumers. In terms of temperature types, they are segmented into the frozen and chilled in the UAE. Frozen is leading the market with the rapid urbanisation in the UAE, accompanied by busy lifestyles, and has led to an increased demand for convenient and ready-to-eat chilled products. Chilled logistics support the timely delivery of these products to urban consumers. The expanding variety and availability of chilled products in the market, including chilled beverages, dairy, and processed foods, contribute to the growth of the chilled segment within the cold chain logistics market. According to the report, the technology is bifurcated into dry ice, gel packs, eutectic plates, liquid nitrogen, and quilts. Among them, eutectic plates are a growing market. Eutectic plates are designed to efficiently absorb and release thermal energy during phase transitions, helping to maintain a stable and controlled temperature in the surrounding environment. This makes them effective in preserving the integrity of temperature-sensitive products during transportation. In last-mile delivery scenarios, where traditional refrigeration may be challenging, eutectic plates provide a portable and effective solution. They can help maintain the required temperature conditions for perishable goods during the final stages of the delivery process. Based on the application segmented into dairy and frozen desserts, pharmaceuticals, processed food, meat, fish and seafood, bakery and confectionery, fruits and vegetables, and others, in the UAE, the fruit and vegetable market is growing. Growing awareness of health and nutrition has led to an increased demand for fresh fruits and vegetables. Consumers in the UAE are incorporating more fresh produce into their diets, driving the need for effective cold chain logistics. Cold chain logistics help extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables by maintaining optimal temperature conditions throughout the supply chain. This is crucial for preventing spoilage and ensuring that products reach consumers in good condition. Considered in this report: • Geography: United Arab Emirates • Historic year: 2018 • Base year: 2023 • Estimated year: 2024 • Forecast year: 2029 Aspects covered in this report: • United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics market with its value and forecast along with its segments • Various drivers and challenges • On-going trends and developments • Top profiled companies • Strategic recommendation By Types • Refrigerated Warehouse • Refrigerates Transportation By Temperature Types • Frozen • Chilled By Technology Types • Dry Ice • Gel Packs • Eutectic Plates • Liquid Nitrogen • Quilts By Application • Dairy and frozen desserts • Pharmaceuticals • Process food • Meat, Fish & Seafood • Bakery and confectionery • Fruits and vegetables • Others The approach of the report: This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources. Intended audience: This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Cold Chain Logistics industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.


1. Executive Summary
2. Market Structure
2.1. Market Considerate
2.2. Assumptions
2.3. Limitations
2.4. Abbreviations
2.5. Sources
2.6. Definitions
2.7. Geography
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Secondary Research
3.2. Primary Data Collection
3.3. Market Formation & Validation
3.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery
4. United Arab Emirates Macro Economic Indicators
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Key Developments - 2021
5.3. Market Drivers & Opportunities
5.4. Market Restraints & Challenges
5.5. Market Trends
5.6. Covid-19 Effect
5.7. Supply chain Analysis
5.8. Policy & Regulatory Framework
5.9. Industry Experts Views
6. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Overview
6.1. Market Size By Value
6.2. Market Size and Forecast By Type
6.3. Market Size and Forecast By Temperature Type
6.4. Market Size and Forecast By Technology
6.5. Market Size and Forecast By Application
7. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Segmentations
7.1. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market, By Type
7.1.1. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Refrigerated Warehouse, 2018-2029
7.1.2. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Refrigerated Transport, 2018-2029
7.2. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market, By Temperature Type
7.2.1. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Frozen, 2018-2029
7.2.2. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Chilled, 2018-2029
7.3. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market, By Technology
7.3.1. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Dry Ice, 2018-2029
7.3.2. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Gel Packs, 2018-2029
7.3.3. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Eutectic Plates, 2018-2029
7.3.4. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Liquid Nitrogen, 2018-2029
7.3.5. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Quilts, 2018-2029
7.4. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market, By Application
7.4.1. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Dairy and Frozen Desserts, 2018-2029
7.4.2. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Pharmaceuticals, 2018-2029
7.4.3. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Process Food, 2018-2029
7.4.4. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Meat, Fish & Seafoods, 2018-2029
7.4.5. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Bakery and Confectionery, 2018-2029
7.4.6. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Fruits and Vegetables, 2018-2029
7.4.7. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size, By Others, 2018-2029
8. United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Opportunity Assessment
8.1. By Type, 2024 to 2029
8.2. By Temperature Type, 2024 to 2029
8.3. By Technology, 2024 to 2029
8.4. By Application, 2024 to 2029
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Porter's Five Forces
9.2. Company Profile
9.2.1. Company 1
9.2.1.1. Company Snapshot
9.2.1.2. Company Overview
9.2.1.3. Financial Highlights
9.2.1.4. Geographic Insights
9.2.1.5. Business Segment & Performance
9.2.1.6. Product Portfolio
9.2.1.7. Key Executives
9.2.1.8. Strategic Moves & Developments
9.2.2. Company 2
9.2.3. Company 3
9.2.4. Company 4
9.2.5. Company 5
9.2.6. Company 6
9.2.7. Company 7
9.2.8. Company 8
10. Strategic Recommendations
11. Disclaimer
List of Figures
Figure 1: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 2: Market Attractiveness Index, By Type
Figure 3: Market Attractiveness Index, By Temperature Type
Figure 4: Market Attractiveness Index, By Technology
Figure 5: Market Attractiveness Index, By Application
Figure 6: Porter's Five Forces of United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market
List of Table
Table 1: Influencing Factors for United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market, 2023
Table 2: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size and Forecast By Type (2018, 2023 & 2029F)
Table 3: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size and Forecast By Temperature Type (2018, 2023 & 2029F)
Table 4: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size and Forecast By Technology (2018, 2023 & 2029F)
Table 5: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size and Forecast By Application (2018, 2023 & 2029F)
Table 6: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Refrigerated Warehouse (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 7: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Refrigerated Transport (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 8: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Frozen (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 9: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Chilled (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 10: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Dry Ice (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 11: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Gel Packs (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 12: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Eutectic Plates (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 13: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Liquid Nitrogen (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 14: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Quilts (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 15: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Dairy and Frozen Desserts (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 16: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Pharmaceuticals (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 17: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Process Food (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 18: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Meat, Fish & Seafoods (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 19: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Bakery and Confectionery (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 20: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Fruits and Vegetables (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 21: United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Size of Others (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion

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