Cold Chain Regional Analysis Market: Middle East and North Africa
Market Research Report I 2025-04-16 I 35 Pages I BCC Research
Description
Report Scope
This report analyzes the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) cold chain market, using 2024 as the base year, and provides market projections from 2025 through 2030, including compound annual growth rate (CAGR) estimates. It covers key market dynamics, technological advances, regulatory factors and business considerations shaping the cold chain industry. The report examines market drivers, challenges and trends across various applications, including food, pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
The market is segmented by temperature range, technology, applications and services, offering insights into storage, transportation and monitoring solutions. Additionally, the report evaluates regional trends and investment opportunities, highlighting factors influencing market expansion in different MENA countries. All values in the report are in USD.
Turkey and Israel are excluded from this analysis due to their well-established cold chain infrastructure, which differs significantly from other MENA nations. Including them would distort the market assessment, as their challenges and growth potential differ from those of the emerging markets in the region. By focusing on developing cold chain markets, this report provides a strategic perspective for businesses looking to expand their footprint in MENA's evolving logistics landscape.
Report Includes
- An analysis of the cold chain market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
- Analyses of the market trends, with revenue data for 2024, forecasts for 2025, and projected CAGRs through 2030
- Estimates of the current market size and revenue growth prospects, accompanied by a market share analysis by component (offering type), service type, temperature range, application, and country
- Facts and figures pertaining to the current market dynamics, technological advances, regulatory policies, investment trends and prospects, and the impact of macroeconomic factors
- A look at cold storage solutions, logistics services, refrigeration technology, and supply chain management
- Insights into the emerging technologies, infrastructure, and the market outlook for the cold chain sector in emerging MENA countries
- Analysis of the industry structure, including companies' product offerings, strategic alliances, M&A activity, venture fundings and investment outlook
Executive Summary
Summary:
The report provides an analysis of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) cold chain market. Using 2024 as the base year, the report provides estimated market data for 2025 through 2030. The market in this report is segmented by temperature range, technology, applications, and services. It also explores market drivers, challenges, and trends across various applications.
Reasons for Doing this Study
The MENA region presents a significant opportunity for the growth and expansion of the cold chain market. With a diverse and rapidly expanding population, the demand for temperature-sensitive logistics solutions is increasing across industries such as food, pharmaceuticals and chemicals. The region's hot climate and rising urbanization further drive the need for efficient cold storage and transportation solutions, ensuring the quality and safety of perishable goods.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Reasons for Doing this Study
Market Summary
Chapter 2 MENA Cold Chain Industry Outlook
Global Cold Chain Market Overview
Global versus MENA
Evolving MENA Cold Chain Industry
Key Market Drivers in the MENA Region
Challenges Faced by Cold Chain Operators in MENA
Technological Advances Impacting the MENA Market
Comparisons of Regulatory Frameworks Between MENA and Global Markets
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
Demand for Perishable Food and Pharmaceuticals
Expansion of E-commerce and Online Grocery Retail
Government Regulations and Food Safety Standards
Investments in Cold Storage Infrastructure and Smart Technologies
Strategic Location and Growing Trade Activities
Market Challenges
High Energy Costs and Dependence on Fossil Fuels
Insufficient Cold Storage and Transportation Infrastructure
Insufficient Infrastructure and Site Capacity
Limited Skilled Workforce and Training Gaps
Challenges in Last-Mile Delivery and Urban Logistics
Market Opportunities
Expansion of Cold Storage Facilities and Infrastructure Development
Adoption of Smart Cold Chain Technologies and IoT Solutions
Investments in Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Cold Chain Solutions
Chapter 4 Market Segmentations
Segmentation Breakdown
Market Analysis by Country
Market Analysis by Technology
Market Analysis by Temperature Range
Chapter 5 Emerging Markets
Saudi Arabia
Overview
Market Size Analysis
Companies in the Market
United Arab Emirates
Overview
Market Size Analysis
Companies in the Market
Egypt
Overview
Market Size Analysis
Companies in the Market
Qatar
Overview
Market Size Analysis
Companies in the Market
Rest of MENA
Overview
Market Size Analysis
Companies in the Market
Chapter 6 Competitive Landscape
Competitive Strategies in the MENA Cold Chain Market
Leading Companies in the MENA Cold Chain Market
Emerging Trends Affecting the Market
Chapter 7 Appendix
Methodology
Sources
Abbreviations
List of Tables
Summary Table : MENA Market for Cold Chain, by Country, Through 2030
Table 1 : Importers of Edible Vegetables and Certain Roots and Tubers in the MENA Region, 2019-2023
Table 2 : Funding in the E-commerce Sector, 2024 and 2025
Table 3 : MENA Market for Cold Chain, by Country, Through 2030
Table 4 : MENA Market for Cold Chain, by Vehicle Type, Through 2030
Table 5 : MENA Market for Cold Chain, by Temperature Range, Through 2030
Table 6 : Saudi Arabian Market for Cold Chain, Through 2030
Table 7 : Cold Chain Companies in Saudi Arabia, 2024
Table 8 : Developments Related to Cold Chain Ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, 2023 and 2024
Table 9 : UAE Market for Cold Chain, Through 2030
Table 10 : Cold Chain Companies in UAE, 2024
Table 11 : Recent Developments Related to Cold Chain Ecosystem in UAE, 2023 and 2024
Table 12 : Egyptian Market for Cold Chain, Through 2030
Table 13 : Cold Chain Companies in Egypt, 2024
Table 14 : Recent Developments Related to Cold Chain Ecosystem in Egypt, 2024 and 2025
Table 15 : Qatar Market for Cold Chain, Through 2030
Table 16 : Cold Chain Companies in Qatar, 2024
Table 17 : Rest of MENA Market for Cold Chain, Through 2030
Table 18 : Cold Chain Companies in Rest of MENA, 2024
Table 19 : Information Sources in This Report
Table 20 : Abbreviations Used in this Report
List of Figures
Summary Figure : MENA Market for Cold Chain, by Country, 2024-2030
Figure 1 : Global Market for Cold Chain, 2024-2030
Figure 2 : MENA Shares in the Global Market for Cold Chain, 2024
Figure 3 : Market Dynamics: MENA Cold Chain Infrastructure
Figure 4 : Sector-Wise Investment in MENA, 2024
Figure 5 : MENA Market Shares of Cold Chain, by Country, 2024
Figure 6 : MENA Market Shares of Cold Chain, by Technology, 2030
Figure 7 : MENA Market Shares of Cold Chain, by Temperature Range, 2024
Figure 8 : Methodology Used in the MENA Cold Chain Market
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