| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 12.66 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 19.81 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 9.38% |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
France Cold Chain Logistics Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The France Cold Chain Logistics Market size is estimated at USD 12.66 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 19.81 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.38% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
"Cold chain logistics" is the process of moving things like food and medicine that need to be kept at a certain temperature.Maintaining the quality of the items by keeping them within a specific temperature range is the primary objective of cold chain logistics. Logistics for the cold chain primarily consist of three components: distribution, storage, and refrigerated transportation.
For the supply chain to work best, warehouses still need to be close to places where people live and work.Increased automation in cold storage warehouses is anticipated to boost demand even more. Cloud technology, robotics, conveyor belts, truck loading automation, and energy management are all examples of warehouse automation. Refrigerated storage has grown to be an essential component of supply chain management for moving and storing products that need to be kept at specific temperatures. The demand for cold storage solutions is also anticipated to rise over the coming years as the trade in perishable goods expands.
The COVID-19 epidemic had a big impact on the cold chain logistics industry, and many people in the French cold chain logistics industry are still dealing with problems and worries. With the most industrial and logistics developments, France tops Europe. The "Logistics Plan for 2025" seeks to streamline supply chain administration while enhancing the intramodality of the transportation network through infrastructure improvements.
France Cold Chain Logistics Market Trends and Insights
E- Commerce is Driving the Logistics Sector
France is a major player in European e-commerce, and its market has grown very quickly in recent years.In 2022, it was predicted that there would be over 50 million e-commerce users in France, placing it third behind Germany and the United Kingdom. The number of active French e-commerce websites has more than doubled just in the last ten years, demonstrating the scope and viability of the nation's expanding digital trade.
One of the factors that has fueled the expansion of the logistics industry in recent years is e-commerce. Logistics companies have faced new obstacles as a result of the rapid growth of online retail, forcing them to modify their business practices to satisfy e-commerce clients.
The world's economy and businesses depend on the logistics industry to run smoothly. The expansion of eCommerce has had a significant impact on the logistics sector, forcing businesses to change how they run their operations to satisfy online customers. The need for logistics services has increased as a result of the expansion of eCommerce. This is because orders placed online must be delivered quickly and effectively. Companies have been forced to invest in new infrastructure and technology, such as automated warehouses and distribution facilities, to meet this demand.
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Fresh and Frozen Food Growth Driving the Market
The forces of supply and demand are the market drivers. In recent years, we have come to understand the significance of the retail market. Customers have little alternative but to consume fresh food goods, beverages, and drinks due to the surge in health issues. The demand for cold storage rises as perishable goods, food, and beverages are more in demand.
Businesses are refocusing their attention from outdated value chain methods to contemporary supply chains. Maintaining the product's value throughout the cycle is the sole purpose of the value chain process. This is accomplished by effective storage by cold chain businesses and distribution businesses, by adhering to cold chain standards, and by various cold chain associations in various nations. The food industry now feels compelled by the value chain approach to examine its cold chain procedures and monitoring systems. According to WHO standards for "food safety," a cold chain and logistics must be in place.
Business behavior is dominated by consumer behavior. It is essential for cold chain enterprises to play a bigger role in the food sector and address the value chain approach with the emergence of free knowledge and a more intelligent and outspoken generation on social media.
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Competitive Landscape
The freight and logistics market is quite competitive, and the cold chain logistics sector is very fragmented. Thanks to the growing e-commerce market and changing plans for infrastructure, the French economy has room to grow and room for new businesses to enter the market. Sofrilog, IRIS Logistics, XPO Logistics, Mutual Logistics, and Kuehne + Nagel are significant players.
France Cold Chain Logistics Industry Leaders
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Sofrilog
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IRIS Logistics
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XPO Logistics
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Mutual Logistics
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Kuehne + Nagel
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry Developments
- September 2023: UPS has acquired the healthcare logistics unit of Transports Chabas Santé, expanding its global healthcare network with temperature-controlled transportation solutions for pharmaceutical and healthcare products in Southern France.
- May 2023: French shipping group CMA CGM (CMACG.UL) has committed to buy the logistics operations of family-run conglomerate Bollore for an enterprise value of 5 billion euros ($5.5 billion). CMA CGM granted the Bollore group an option to sell it the logistics business, which generated more than 7 billion euros in revenue last year and employs 13,500 people.
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France Cold Chain Logistics Market Report Scope
A supply chain that regulates temperature is known as a "cold chain." The technique and procedure are known as "cold chain logistics," which enable the secure transportation of temperature-sensitive commodities and products throughout the supply chain. Insights into the market are covered in this report, including market dynamics, technological innovation, and its effects, the market's impact on the growth of e-commerce, the sector's impact from regulations, and industry attractiveness as determined by Porter's Five Forces Analysis, as well as freight and logistics costs. The research also includes company profiles to help readers understand the market's competitive environment.
Services (Storage, Transportation, and Value-added Services), Temperature Type (Chilled and Frozen), Application (Horticulture (Fresh Fruits and Vegetables), Dairy Products (Milk, Ice-cream, Butter, etc.), Meat and Fish, Processed Food Products, Pharma, Life Sciences, and Chemicals, and Other Applications) are the segments of the France Cold Chain Logistics Market. The report offers market size and forecasts for France's cold chain logistics market in value (USD) for all the above segments.
By Services
| Storage |
| Transportation |
| Value-added Services (Blast Freezing, Labeling, Inventory Management, etc.) |
By Temperature Type
| Chilled |
| Frozen |
By Application
| Horticulture (Fresh Fruits and Vegetables) |
| Dairy Products (Milk, Ice-cream, Butter, etc.) |
| Meat and Fish |
| Processed Food Products |
| Pharma, Life Sciences, and Chemicals |
| Other Applications |
| By Services | Storage |
| Transportation | |
| Value-added Services (Blast Freezing, Labeling, Inventory Management, etc.) | |
| By Temperature Type | Chilled |
| Frozen | |
| By Application | Horticulture (Fresh Fruits and Vegetables) |
| Dairy Products (Milk, Ice-cream, Butter, etc.) | |
| Meat and Fish | |
| Processed Food Products | |
| Pharma, Life Sciences, and Chemicals | |
| Other Applications |
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Key Questions Answered in the Report
How big is the France Cold Chain Logistics Market?
The France Cold Chain Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 12.66 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 9.38% to reach USD 19.81 billion by 2030.
What is the current France Cold Chain Logistics Market size?
In 2025, the France Cold Chain Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 12.66 billion.
Who are the key players in France Cold Chain Logistics Market?
Sofrilog, IRIS Logistics, XPO Logistics, Mutual Logistics and Kuehne + Nagel are the major companies operating in the France Cold Chain Logistics Market.
What years does this France Cold Chain Logistics Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the France Cold Chain Logistics Market size was estimated at USD 11.47 billion. The report covers the France Cold Chain Logistics Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the France Cold Chain Logistics Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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France Cold Chain Logistics Market Report
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