Brazil Cold Chain Logistics Market

Brazil Cold Chain Logistics Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Brazil Cold Chain Logistics Market Size Was Estimated at USD 5.36 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 4.37% from 2025 to 2035
• The Brazil Cold Chain Logistics Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 7.72 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Decisions Advisors, The Brazil Cold Chain Logistics Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 7.72 Billion by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 4.37% from 2025 to 2035. The Brazil cold chain logistics market is driven by rising demand for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, expanding frozen and chilled food consumption, growth in e-commerce grocery delivery, stricter food safety regulations, and increasing investments in modern refrigerated storage and transport infrastructure across the country.

Market Overview

Cold chain logistics refers to the specialized transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive products, such as pharmaceuticals, perishable foods, and chemicals, ensuring they remain within specific temperature ranges throughout the supply chain to maintain quality, safety, and regulatory compliance from origin to destination. Additionally, the Brazil Cold Chain Logistics Market is growing due to rising demand for perishable foods and pharmaceuticals, expansion of e-commerce and online grocery delivery, technological advancements in refrigeration and monitoring, stricter food and drug safety regulations, and increasing investments in modern refrigerated storage and transport infrastructure nationwide. Additionally, the rising adoption of eco-friendly practices, such as using energy-efficient refrigeration systems and sustainable packaging, which reduce the carbon footprint and promote environmental sustainability, is impelling the market growth in Brazil. Moreover, the rising adoption of advanced technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and real-time monitoring to enhance visibility and control over temperature-sensitive shipments is offering lucrative growth opportunities to industry investors in Brazil. Furthermore, Brazil's pharmaceutical and healthcare industries are expanding rapidly, driving demand for modern cold chain logistics solutions. In 2021 Launch of a government initiative to improve cold chain infrastructure in rural areas.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Brazil cold chain logistics market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Brazil cold chain logistics market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Brazil cold chain logistics market.

Driving Factors

The Brazil cold chain logistics market is primarily driven by the increasing consumption of perishable and frozen foods, including meat, dairy, seafood, and ready-to-eat products, driven by changing consumer lifestyles and rising urbanization. Growth in pharmaceutical and vaccine demand, especially temperature-sensitive biologics, further boosts market requirements. Expansion of e-commerce and online grocery delivery necessitates reliable refrigerated transport. Additionally, technological advancements in refrigeration, IoT-based temperature monitoring, and automated storage solutions enhance efficiency and reduce spoilage. Stringent food safety and regulatory standards also encourage the adoption of professional cold chain services across the country.

Restraining Factors

The Brazil cold chain logistics market faces restraints from high infrastructure and operational costs, including investment in refrigerated vehicles, storage facilities, and advanced monitoring systems. Limited cold storage capacity in remote regions, inconsistent power supply, and inadequate transportation networks hinder efficient distribution. Additionally, regulatory complexities and skill shortages in managing temperature-sensitive logistics pose challenges to market expansion.

Market Segmentation

The Brazil cold chain logistics market share is categorized by service type, temperature type, and application.  

• The refrigerated transportation segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.  

The Brazil cold chain logistics market is segmented by service type into refrigerated storage, refrigerated transportation, and value-added services. Among these, the refrigerated transportation segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is driven by the market due to the country’s extensive geographic size and dispersed production centers for perishable goods, including meat, dairy, seafood, and fresh produce. Growing domestic consumption and export demand require reliable long-distance transport to maintain product quality and safety. Additionally, the expansion of e-commerce and online grocery delivery services further increases the need for temperature-controlled delivery solutions. Unlike storage or value-added services, refrigerated transportation directly ensures product integrity throughout the supply chain, making it the most critical and widely utilized segment in Brazil’s cold chain ecosystem.

• The frozen segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.   

The Brazil cold chain logistics market is segmented by temperature type into chilled, frozen, ambient, deep-frozen/ultra-low. Among these, the frozen segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is due to the country’s strong production and consumption of frozen foods, including meat, seafood, poultry, and ready-to-eat meals. Export-oriented agribusiness also requires reliable frozen storage and transport to maintain quality across long distances. Frozen products have longer shelf life compared to chilled or ambient items, increasing their demand in retail and foodservice sectors. Additionally, the growing e-commerce grocery and food delivery market relies heavily on frozen logistics to ensure product safety, integrity, and compliance with stringent temperature-controlled regulations.

• The meat & poultry segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.   

The Brazil cold chain logistics market is segmented by application into fruits & vegetables, meat & poultry, fish & seafood, dairy & frozen desserts, pharmaceuticals & biologics, and more. Among these, the meat & poultry segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is due to the country’s status as a leading global producer and exporter of beef and poultry. Maintaining strict temperature control during storage, handling, and transportation is essential to ensure product safety, quality, and compliance with international standards. High domestic consumption and growing demand in export markets further increase reliance on efficient cold chain logistics. Compared to other perishable goods, meat and poultry require more stringent temperature monitoring, making this segment the largest and most critical in Brazil’s cold chain ecosystem.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Brazil cold chain logistics market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Friozem Armazens Frigorificos Ltda.
• SuperFrio Armazéns Gerais Ltda.
• Comfrio Logística
• Brado Logística S.A.
• Localfrio S.A.
• Arfrio Armazéns Gerais Frigorificos
• Brasfrigo S.A.
• CAP Logistica Frigorificada Ltda.
• Americold Logistics
• Other

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

In April 2025, The Brazilian Ministry of Health and Gavi signed an MoU to advance local vaccine production and equitable distribution, underscoring reliance on high-specification cold chain corridors.

In December 2022, Friozem, a cold chain logistics service, increased pallet capacity at its Brazilian locations in Belo Horizonte and Recife. This enlargement increases storage and handling capacity and improves inventory control.

In July 2022, Friozem, a cold chain logistics provider, increased pallet capacity at its Belo Horizonte and Recife facilities in Brazil, improving storage, handling, and inventory control. The company installed a drone-based inventory counting system at its Jandira plant in São Paulo, resulting in increased production, safety, and accuracy. Following the successful pilot project, the usage of drones will be expanded to units in Curitiba, Paraná, and Salvador, Bahia, enhancing logistics operations and lowering costs.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Brazil, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Decisions Advisors has segmented the Brazil cold chain logistics market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Brazil Cold Chain Logistics Market, By Service Type

• Refrigerated Storage
• Refrigerated Transportation
• Value-Added Services

Brazil Cold Chain Logistics Market, By Temperature Type

• Chilled
• Frozen
• Ambient
• Deep-Frozen/Ultra-Low

Brazil Cold Chain Logistics Market, By Application

• Fruits & Vegetables
• Meat & Poultry
• Fish & Seafood
• Dairy & Frozen Desserts
• Pharmaceuticals & Biologics
• More