United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cold Chain Logistics Market Overview, 2029

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) stands at the crossroads of a burgeoning economy and a thriving global trade landscape, and its cold chain logistics market plays a pivotal role in supporting the efficient transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive goods. Nestled in a region with a diverse climate, the UAE's cold chain infrastructure is instrumental in preserving the freshness and quality of perishable items, ranging from fresh produce and seafood to pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. The UAE's role as a major trading hub is reflected in its trade and export activities. Cold chain logistics play a crucial role in facilitating the transportation of goods, including perishables, both domestically and internationally. The level of consumer spending, driven by factors such as disposable income and consumer confidence, affects the demand for goods, including fresh and high-quality perishable products. Cold chain logistics are essential to meeting consumer expectations for product quality. The UAE's position as a global trading and logistics hub is reinforced by its integration into global supply chains. The demand for cold chain logistics is influenced by the country's role in facilitating the movement of goods on a global scale. The tourism and hospitality sectors in the UAE, which are significant contributors to the economy, drive the demand for high-quality food products. Cold chain logistics ensure the timely and reliable supply of fresh and frozen goods to meet the needs of hotels, restaurants, and catering services. According to the research report "United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics market is anticipated to grow at more than 14% CAGR from 2024 to 2029. Changing consumer preferences and an increasing demand for fresh, high-quality products drive the need for effective cold chain logistics. Consumers expect perishable items to reach them in optimal condition, influencing the entire supply chain. Urbanisation and changing lifestyles have led to increased demand for convenience foods, fresh produce, and other perishable items. Cold chain logistics enable the timely and efficient delivery of these goods to urban areas. Growing concerns about environmental sustainability drive the development and adoption of eco-friendly cold chain solutions. The industry is exploring greener alternatives to reduce its environmental impact. Seasonal variations in demand for certain perishable goods, such as fruits, vegetables, and seasonal pharmaceuticals, contribute to the need for flexible and adaptive cold chain logistics. With the globalisation of trade and supply chains, the need for efficient cold chain logistics has risen. Products are transported over longer distances and across borders, necessitating temperature-controlled solutions to maintain product quality. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries require precise temperature control during transportation and storage to ensure the efficacy and safety of medications, vaccines, and biopharmaceuticals.

Based on the types that are segmented into Refrigerated Warehouse and Refrigerated Transport, among them, Refrigerated Transport is a growing market. The UAE's position as a trading and logistics country is reinforced by its integration into global supply chains. The demand for cold chain logistics is influenced by the country's role in facilitating the movement of goods on a global scale. The UAE's growing food and beverage industry, including the import and export of perishable goods, drives the demand for refrigerator transportation. Fresh produce, dairy products, and other temperature-sensitive items require controlled environments during transit. The thriving tourism and hospitality sector in the UAE demands a steady supply of fresh and high-quality food products. Refrigerator transportation is crucial for catering services, hotels, restaurants, and other establishments that prioritise freshness in their offerings. The pharmaceutical industry relies on refrigerator transportation for the distribution of temperature-sensitive medications, vaccines, and other healthcare products. Ensuring the integrity of these products is critical for healthcare providers and consumers. In terms of temperature types, they are segmented into the frozen and chilled in the UAE. Frozen is leading the market with the rapid urbanisation in the UAE, accompanied by busy lifestyles, and has led to an increased demand for convenient and ready-to-eat chilled products. Chilled logistics support the timely delivery of these products to urban consumers. The expanding variety and availability of chilled products in the market, including chilled beverages, dairy, and processed foods, contribute to the growth of the chilled segment within the cold chain logistics market. According to the report, the technology is bifurcated into dry ice, gel packs, eutectic plates, liquid nitrogen, and quilts. Among them, eutectic plates are a growing market. Eutectic plates are designed to efficiently absorb and release thermal energy during phase transitions, helping to maintain a stable and controlled temperature in the surrounding environment. This makes them effective in preserving the integrity of temperature-sensitive products during transportation. In last-mile delivery scenarios, where traditional refrigeration may be challenging, eutectic plates provide a portable and effective solution. They can help maintain the required temperature conditions for perishable goods during the final stages of the delivery process. Based on the application segmented into dairy and frozen desserts, pharmaceuticals, processed food, meat, fish and seafood, bakery and confectionery, fruits and vegetables, and others, in the UAE, the fruit and vegetable market is growing. Growing awareness of health and nutrition has led to an increased demand for fresh fruits and vegetables. Consumers in the UAE are incorporating more fresh produce into their diets, driving the need for effective cold chain logistics. Cold chain logistics help extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables by maintaining optimal temperature conditions throughout the supply chain. This is crucial for preventing spoilage and ensuring that products reach consumers in good condition. Considered in this report: • Geography: United Arab Emirates • Historic year: 2018 • Base year: 2023 • Estimated year: 2024 • Forecast year: 2029

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Aspects covered in this report: • United Arab Emirates Cold Chain Logistics market with its value and forecast along with its segments • Various drivers and challenges • On-going trends and developments • Top profiled companies • Strategic recommendation By Types • Refrigerated Warehouse • Refrigerates Transportation By Temperature Types • Frozen • Chilled

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By Technology Types • Dry Ice • Gel Packs • Eutectic Plates • Liquid Nitrogen • Quilts By Application • Dairy and frozen desserts • Pharmaceuticals • Process food • Meat, Fish & Seafood • Bakery and confectionery • Fruits and vegetables • Others The approach of the report: This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources. Intended audience: This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Cold Chain Logistics industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.