Market Overview
The Europe cold chain packaging market reached US$ XX million in 2022 and is expected to record significant growth by reaching up to US$ XX million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period (2023-2030).
The term "cold chain" refers to an insulated supply chain. A series of activities, such as refrigerated production, distribution and storage, associated equipment, and logistics, are required to maintain the low temperature. A key element in the effectiveness of the cold chain is the rising costs of cutting-edge technology and equipment, especially the cold chain packaging solution. Businesses have been looking for innovative ways to improve product packaging strategies through effective packaging techniques like cold chain packaging due to the economic challenges experienced by highly competitive markets, such as the pharmaceutical industry, over the past ten years.

Market Dynamics
The rising demand from various industrial applications, such as medical devices and pharmaceuticals, is expected to boost the market for cold chain packaging in the forecast period. However, high production costs and fluctuation in raw material prices could be major market restraints.
Rising demand from various industrial applications such as medical devices and pharmaceuticals
While shipping temperature-sensitive products such as vaccines, capsules and tablets, it’s important to protect them from bumps, jostling, rough handling, bad weather and other unpredictable factors, all while ensuring a constant temperature range. Hence, pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies and medical device companies need to ensure the stability, proper packaging and proper shipping of their products
Pharma and biotech companies that ship products domestically and internationally require high-quality thermal packaging that will hold up regardless of the shipping scenario or location it’s being shipped to. According to WHO guidelines on the international packaging and shipping of vaccines, temperature monitoring devices should be included in all vaccine shipments to document whether temperature limits have been exceeded. 17% to 37% HCPs expose vaccines to improper storage temperatures. The respective factor led to increasing usage of cold chain packaging
In addition, cold chain packaging is widely used in storing bodily tissues and organs in controlled temperatures and is essential to their viability and usability upon receipt. Strict regulatory standards need to be met to ensure nothing is left to chance and that the security and integrity of the products remain intact. Often organ donations and transplants are facilitated by non-profit organizations, so creating affordable solutions is also important. Hence, many companies in varying industries require cold chain packaging to ensure the safe delivery of their products, which drives the Europe cold chain packaging market.
High production cost and fluctuation in raw material price
Ensuring food quality and safety by preventing premature expiry, decay and spoilage are major priorities for manufacturers, retailers and consumers. To achieve this, it has become necessary for service providers to invest in modern cold storage facilities, advanced vehicles and system technologies. High energy costs are a growing concern for European cold chain packaging providers. Energy costs are the highest in North America and Europe, followed by labor costs. In refrigerated storage facilities, traditional fluorescent light fixtures (which are switched on throughout the year) are used because it is mandatory for refrigerated storage facilities. The above fact leads to loss of energy and high costs
Due to an increase in the number of refrigerated vehicles in Europe, the main cause of concern for cold chain packaging providers is the rising fuel costs and efficient management of fuel consumption, which depends on the type of product?frozen or chilled and the delivery route. In Europe, the annual operating costs for cold chain businesses are much higher per cubic foot. This region’s power deficit is another concern, as this is such an energy-intensive sector. Small players cannot invest in energy backup systems because capital investment costs escalate, which further restrains the market growth

COVID-19 Impact Analysis
Europe’s economies suffered a major economic calamity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Trade between nations has significantly declined. In the spring of 2020, lockdown measures forced certain industries to suspend operations at a small portion of their usual capacity. Due to tougher border controls and travel restrictions, the cost of international trade increased. Prices for goods and services fell and it is projected that they will continue to do so for a longer period due to lower revenue and increased inflation. The economy, local and global trade, consumers, enterprises, financial institutions, industry groupings and infrastructure firms have all been negatively impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks. More businesses in Europe have suffered due to the virus’s economic repercussions.
However, as COVID-19 spread, effective cold-chain solutions took precedence. It is challenging to ensure that identical medications are provided to everyone without going bad, particularly considering how tough it is for European countries to supply adequate vaccines to immunize people. Several businesses were forced to alter their business plans and implement home delivery services due to restrictions brought on by the pandemic. For this as well, efficient cold chain logistics solutions where needed. Demand was also generated due to greater consumer awareness and the need to uphold fundamental quality standards.

Segment Analysis
The Europe cold chain packaging market is classified based on material type, application and country.
Closed-air low-thermal conductivity, ease of handling and environmental advantages that maximize energy efficiency boosts the demand for expanded polystyrene
EPS is extensively used in cold chain packaging owing to its closed-air low-thermal conductivity, lightweight (ease of handling) and low water absorption (to prevent humidity). EPS offers tangible environmental advantages that maximize energy efficiency, improve indoor environmental quality and enhance the durability of packaged products. Moreover, expanded polystyrene is recyclable, inert non-toxic to the environment as it does not contain CFC’s or HCFCs in the manufacturing process and doesn’t hinder the ozone layer. The respective is one of the major potential factors for expanding the polystyrene cold chain packaging market.

Geographical Analysis
The increasing demand from agriculture and pharmaceuticals to increase their shelf life and safety boost the demand for cold chain packaging in Germany
Germany is a major producer of food and agricultural products, holding a leading position in the global marketplace. Further, Germany also plays a vital role in producing agricultural goods. Further, Germany’s market demand for cold chain packaging is driven by rising pharmaceutical industries and medical technology companies due to the surge in chronic ailments and infectious diseases. Furthermore, Germany is the leading provider of pharmaceutical medicines and products around the Europe region. According to the European Council Organization of the EU States Member, Germany exported around US$ 55 billion in medicinal products in 2019. Hence for transporting and maintaining the good shelf life of these products and avoiding contamination, cold chain packaging has created huge demand in this region for pharmaceutical industries. Therefore, the demand for cold chain packaging for agricultural goods and processed food propels the German cold chain packaging market.

Competitive Landscape
The Europe cold chain packaging market is huge. It is becoming increasingly competitive due to major players such as Cryopak Industries Inc, Cold Chain Technologies, Inc., Americold Logistics, Dgp Intelsius LLC., Burris Logistics and CCL Industries. The market is fragmented and market players employ market tactics such as mergers, acquisitions, product launches, contributions and collaborations to gain a competitive advantage and recognition.
Americold Logistics LLC
Overview: Americold Logistics LLC is one of the leading global providers of integrated temperature-controlled warehousing with cold storage facilities and logistics for the food industry. Americold Logistics LLC offers the most comprehensive warehousing, transportation and logistics solutions. The company owns and operates 180+ temperature-controlled warehouses in U.S. and globally.
Americold’s operates warehouses and provides the supply chain by connecting food producers, processors, distributors and retailers to the end consumer warehouses, reaching over 1 billion refrigerated cubic feet of storage. Facilitates in several countries, including the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Argentina.
Product Portfolio:


    • Fully Integrated Network of Temperature-Controlled Warehouses: The Company has 147 owned, 25 capital/operating leased and 11 managed fully integrated networks of temperature-controlled warehouses.


Key Development:


  • • On August 31, 2020, Americold’s Realty Trust completed two cold storage acquisitions for US$ 107.5 Million. One acquired to expand its business of developing temperature-controlled warehouses for the acquired newly built facility in Florida for US$25.0 Million with a capacity of 3.2 million cubic foot cold storage. Further, the company also acquired AM-C warehouses for US$82.5 Million in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas market, facilitating a total capacity of 13.8 million cubic feet.


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The Europe cold chain packaging market report would provide approximately 27 tables, 28 figures and almost 131 pages.
Target Audience 2023


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