Australia Cold Chain Market Outlook to 2027

Australia Cold Chain Market Outlook to 2027


Market Overview:

A highly fragmented market with immense growth potential the cold chain market in Australia is highly competitive, with numerous players offering cold storage, transportation, and logistics services. This competition stems from the growing demand for temperature-controlled solutions and the presence of established companies as well as new entrants.

The total addressable market in Australia for cold chain market has been expanding. Regarding logistics infrastructure, Australia has made a lot of breakthrough progress, especially in the investment and development of seaports. There has been increase in the demand of cold transport in Australia owning to rising consumption of perishable products which need to be kept at a stable temperature.

Australia Cold Chain industry is catered by the domestic and international players such as Arctic Fox, Lotte Global, Lineage & MKL are amongst the top players in the industry.

Australia Cold Chain Market Analysis

Australia Cold Storage Market comprises of more than 100 players competing on the basis of pallet positions, technologies, clients and location of warehouses
Rising demand for fast food from quick service restaurants are propelling the market growth for cold transport in Australia
The Australia cold chain market is currently in the growing phase owing to rising collaboration with logistics providers and geographic advantage.
Strong End User Demand & High Segments such as Meat and Seafood and Dairy Products are supporting the growth of the cold storage industry in Australia
Major players in Australia Cold Chain market are international companies that expanded to Australia around 30-40 years ago.
Cost efficiency with technological adoption and product integrity during last mile delivery are some of the major challenges faced by stakeholders along the value chain

Key Trends by Market Segment:

By End-User: The Australia Cold Chain Market is segmented by end-user into Meat & sea food, fruits & vegetables, pharmaceuticals, confectionary & others. The leading meat products consumed in the country are beef and pork based. Majority of the companies prefer to seek services from non-captive companies with 2 years lock-in period. Generally, the companies prefer internal cold chain facilities. If contracted, it done for 1-2 years.

By Type: The Australia Cold Chain Market is segmented by type into cold storage & cold transport. There has been an increase in the share of cold transport market and it has been perceived on the grounds of increasing demand. The growing demand for cold storage requirements especially by fast food restaurants for products such as meat and seafood has also greatly contributed in the high market share. Factors such as changing consumer preferences, increasing perishable product volumes, and the expansion of e-commerce are driving the need for efficient cold transport services.

Competitive Landscape:

The key players of the cold chain market are opting for automated system because it increases accuracy and productivity
Lineage is capitalizing the market opportunity and Americold is moving towards opportunity area by covering maximum provinces by the pallet positions with highest occupancy rate
The strategic initiatives by market players like pre-installed chillers, increased floor load capacity, and higher ceiling heights act as an opportunity for the market's growth.
Majority of the cold chain players are catering to Meat and Seafood, Foods and Beverages, Pharma and Dairy product industries

Recent Developments:

July 2022: NewCold, a Netherlands-based cold chain logistics leader, unveils a USD 160 million boost in its state-of-the-art facility in Victoria. This new investment solidifies their commitment, bringing the total Victoria investment to USD 460 million. The expansion of Melbourne 2 facility is remarkable, doubling its size with advanced features and a seamless customer experience. Scaling from 115,000 to 225,000 pallet positions at 43 meters height, this marks an impressive 110,000-pallet increase.
March 2022: Global Cold Chain Solutions launches innovative Rotational Moulded Shippers. Featuring vacuum-insulated panel (VIP) insulation, these shippers excel in temperature maintenance, capable of up to eight days of stability. Available in two sizes - 24L and 48L, with internal capacities of 8L and 15L - they stand out. These shippers ensure temperature control of 2°C to 8°C for a remarkable 201 hours, surpassing competitor models by more than double.

Future Outlook:

The Australia cold chain market is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 10.3% due to the ever-growing demand
Majority of the end users’ segments are expected to register a robust CAGR in the Australia Cold Chain Market in the upcoming years
Demand for perishable food products is expected to increase due to the rising disposable income and retail spending of the people in the country, which will necessitate the development of cold storage facilities and positively affect the market growth
Many cold chain operators are expected to expand their operations and establish many new cold storage warehouses to cater to the large and rising demand for refrigerated storage, providing a significant boost to the Australia cold storage industry.
The increasing popularity of e-commerce is also driving the growth of the cold chain market. E-commerce retailers need to ensure that chilled and frozen foods are delivered to their customers in a safe and timely manner
The Australian government is also supporting the growth of the cold chain market. The government has developed a number of programs to help the industry, such as the National Cold Chain Strategy and the Food Innovation Australia and New Zealand (FoodANZ) Research and Development (R&D) Program.

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1. Executive Summary
1.1 Executive Summary of Australia Cold Chain Market
2. Country Overview of Australia
2.1 Country Overview of Australia
2.2 Import Scenario of Australia
2.3 Export Scenario of Australia
3. Infrastructure Analysis of Australia
3.1 Overview of Australia Infrastructure
3.2 Road Transport Overview
3.3 Sea Transport Overview
3.4 Air Transport Overview
3.5 Rail Transport Overview
4. Australia Cold Chain Market Overview and Genesis
4.1 Australia Cold Chain Industry Supply Ecosystem
4.2 Business Cycle and Genesis of Australia Cold Chain Market
4.3 Timeline of Major Players
4.4 Understanding Value Chain of Australia Cold Chain Industry
4.5 Major Challenges in Australia Cold Chain Market Value Chain
4.6 4Existing Technologies in Australia Cold Chain Market
4.7 Seasonality Trends in the Industry
5. Australia Cold Chain Market Segmentation
5.1 Australia Cold Chain Market Size, 2017-2022
5.2 By Cold Storage and Cold Transport, 2017-2022
5.3 By End Users, 2022
6. Australia Cold Storage Market
6.1 Australia Cold Storage Ecosystem
6.2 Australia Cold Storage Market Size, 2017-2022
6.3 Australia Cold Storage Market Size by Price and Occupancy Rate (in %), 2017-2022
6.4 Australia Cold Storage Market Segmentation by Temperature range, 2022
6.5 Australia Cold Storage Market Segmentation by End Users, 2022
6.6 Australia Cold Storage Market Segmentation by Region, 2022
6.7 Cross Comparison of Major Cities in Australia Cold Storage Market
7. Australia Cold Transport Market
7.1 Australia Cold Transport Market Ecosystem
7.2 Value Chain Analysis of Australia
7.3 Challenges and Opportunities in Australia Cold transportation Market
7.4 Australia Cold Transport Market Revenue, 2017-2022
7.5 Australia Cold Transport Market Segmentation by Type of Reefer Truck, 2022
7.6 Australia Cold Transport Market Segmentation by Mode of Transportation, 2022
7.7 Australia Cold Transport Market Segmentation by Location & Vicinity, 2022
7.8 Australia Cold Transport Market Segmentation by End Users, 2022
8. Australia Cold Chain Market Competition Landscape
8.1 Market Positioning Analysis of Major Cold Chain Players in Australia
8.2 Market Share of Major Cold Chain Players in Australia
8.3 Cross Comparison of Australia Cold Chain Market Players
8.4 Clientele Unique Selling prepositions and Future Strategies of Major Cold Chain Players in Australia
8.5 Cross Comparison of Australia Cold Transport Market Players
9. Australia Cold Chain Industry Analysis
9.1 SWOT Analysis of Australia Cold Chain Market
9.2 Growth drivers of Australia Cold Chain Market
9.3 Recent Trends in the Australia Cold Chain Market
9.4 Issues and Challenges in Australia Cold Chain Market
9.5 Automation in Cold Storages of Australia
9.6 Emerging Technological Advancements in the Australia Cold Chain Market
9.7 Regulatory Landscape of Australia Cold Chain Market
10. End User Analysis of Australia Cold Chain Market
10.1 Key Temperature Controlled Products with different Shelf Lives
10.2 In-Depth Analysis for Cold Storage in Australia
10.3 Demand - Supply Gaps in the Australia Cold Chain Market
10.4 Australia Meat and Seafood Market
10.5 Australia Ready to Eat Meals Market
10.6 Australia Dairy Products Market
10.7 Australia Pharma Market
11. Future Outlook of Australia Cold Chain Industry
11.1 Future Market Sizing of Cold Chain Industry, 2027
11.2 Future Market Segmentation By Market Type, 2027
11.3 Future Market Segmentation By End User, 2027
12. Future Outlook of Australia Cold Storage Market
12.1 Future Cold Storage By Temperature Range, 2027
12.2 Future Cold Storage By End-User, 2027
12.3 Future Cold Storage By Major Cities, 2027
13. Future Outlook of Australia Cold Transport Market
13.1 Australia Cold Transport Market Revenue, 2022-2027
13.2 Future Segmentation by Reefer Trucks and Mode of Transportation, 2027
13.3 Future Market Segmentation by Location & Vicinity, 2027
13.4 Future Segmentation by End User, 2027
13.5 Future Segmentation by Major Cities, 2027
14. Market Opportunities and Analyst Recommendation
14.1 Recommendations to set up a Cold Chain Unit in Australia
14.2 Stage of Developments in Australia Cold Chain Market
14.3 Analyst Recommendation for Cold Chain Market
14.4 Analyst Recommendations to the Government for Australia Cold Chain Market
14.5 Analyst Recommendations to the Australia Cold Chain Companies for Australia   Cold Chain Market
15. Research Methodology
15.1 Market Definitions and Assumptions
15.2 Abbreviations
15.3 Market Sizing Approach
15.4 Consolidated Research Approach
15.5 1Sample Size Inclusion
15.6 Limitation and Future Conclusion
16.Disclaimer
17. Contact Us

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