Global Refrigerated Trailer Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Type;

Frozen Food and Chilled Food.

By End User;

Dairy, Fruits & Vegetables, Meat & Seafood, and Others.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn897080675 Published Date: March, 2025 Updated Date: April, 2025

Introduction

Global Refrigerated Trailer Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Refrigerated Trailer Market was valued at USD 2,386.06 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 3,470.95 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.5%.

The global refrigerated trailer market is experiencing a significant surge in demand, driven by the evolving landscape of the transportation and logistics industry, as well as the growing need for efficient cold chain solutions worldwide. Refrigerated trailers, also known as reefer trailers, play a pivotal role in transporting perishable goods such as food products, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals under controlled temperature conditions, ensuring their quality and freshness throughout the supply chain.

With increasing globalization and international trade, there is a rising demand for refrigerated trailers to facilitate the transportation of perishable goods across borders, enabling manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to meet consumer demands for fresh and frozen products. Additionally, the growing awareness of food safety and compliance with stringent regulations regarding the transportation and storage of perishable items further propel the adoption of refrigerated trailers, driving market growth.Technological advancements in refrigeration systems and trailer design are reshaping the landscape of the global refrigerated trailer market.

Manufacturers are innovating to develop trailers equipped with advanced temperature control mechanisms, energy-efficient cooling systems, and telematics solutions for real-time monitoring and management of cargo conditions. These innovations not only enhance the efficiency and reliability of refrigerated transportation but also address environmental concerns by reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. Furthermore, the emergence of trends such as e-commerce and online grocery shopping is creating new opportunities for the refrigerated trailer market, as businesses seek reliable and flexible transportation solutions to cater to the growing demand for perishable goods in both urban and remote areas. Overall, the global refrigerated trailer market is poised for substantial growth as the need for safe, reliable, and sustainable cold chain logistics solutions continues to escalate in the coming years.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By End User
    3. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Refrigerated Trailer Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Increasing demand for sea food globally
        2. Global growth in cold chain infrastructure
        3. Rising consumer preference for fresh & organic products
        4. Rising consumer demand for fresh produce
        5. Surging demand for packaged meat
      2. Restraints
        1. Increasing demand for sea food globally
        2. High initial investment costs
        3. Global growth in cold chain infrastructure
        4. Rising operating costs and proximity of transportation destination
      3. Opportunities
        1. Expansion of international trade
        2. Growth of cold chain logistics in emerging markets
        3. Expansion of last-mile delivery services
        4. Growing utilization of online grocery shopping apps
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global Refrigerated Trailer Market, By Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Frozen Food
      2. Chilled Food
    2. Global Refrigerated Trailer Market, By End User, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Dairy, Fruits & Vegetables
      2. Meat & Seafood
      3. Others
    3. Global Refrigerated Trailer Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Great Dane Trailers, Inc
      2. Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
      3. Schmitz Cargobull AG
      4. Kogel Trailer GmbH
      5. Fahrzeugwerk Bernard KRONE GmbH
      6. Lamberet Refrigerated SAS
      7. Montracon Ltd
      8. Hyundai Translead
      9. Gray & Adams Ltd.
      10. Randon Implementos
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market