India Cold Chain Logistics Market Size

India Cold Chain Logistics Market Analysis

The India Cold Chain Logistics Market size is estimated at USD 11.64 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 18.19 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.72% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• The rising demand for perishable goods has been propelling market growth. Due to a shift in consumer behavior, e-commerce and online pharmaceutical shopping are driving the market.
• The Indian cold chain industry is still in its infancy, making it one of the most promising fields in the cold chain warehousing and logistics industry. India is on track to become the world's fifth-largest economy by 2027. As a well-established key player in the global market, investment in India's supply chain infrastructure is expected to rise year on year. Fortunately, the Indian government is a driving force in developing the cold chain industry, and it encourages private participation through various subsidy schemes and grants. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) launched a program dedicated to cold chain, value addition, and preservation infrastructure.
• India is the world's largest producer of milk and the second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables, and it produces a significant amount of seafood, meat, and poultry. However, due to the inexperienced cold chain supply, food and agricultural products are significantly lost. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food are lost yearly, accounting for one-third of total food production. These losses are estimated to be between USD 8 and USD 15 billion annually. To avoid these issues, the cold chain sector must be developed. Aside from perishable food, the pharmaceutical industry is another critical sector that relies on a reliable cold supply chain network. Vaccine storage and transportation, life-saving drugs, and other pharma raw materials led to a robust and well-managed cold supply chain network.
• In December 2023, the Indian government is implementing various schemes for setting up cold storage for perishable horticultural produce, under which financial assistance will be available throughout the country. The agricultural sector is witnessing a paradigm shift with its cold chain infrastructure in the country. Aiming in the same direction, the Indian government is implementing various schemes for setting up cold storage for perishable horticultural produce, for which financial assistance is available throughout the country.
• The components are demand/entrepreneur driven, for which the government assists in the form of credit-linked subsidy, providing 35% of the project cost in general areas and 50% in hilly and scheduled areas through respective State Horticulture Missions (SHMs). The initiative is aimed at avoiding damage to agriculture and horticultural produce. Besides cold storage, financial assistance is also provided for setting up a pre-cooling unit, cold room, pack houses, integrated pack house, preservation unit, reefer transport, and ripening chamber under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
• According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, one-third, or around 1.3 billion tonnes, of all food produced annually is lost. These losses cost USD 8 to 15 billion annually, according to estimates. To prevent these issues, the cold chain industry must grow in India.