Food Logistics Market Growth, Size, and Forecast Report 2025-2033

Market Overview:

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Food Logistics Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033", The global food logistics market size reached USD 122.23 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 222.44 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.33% during 2025-2033.

This detailed analysis primarily encompasses industry size, business trends, market share, key growth factors, and regional forecasts. The report offers a comprehensive overview and integrates research findings, market assessments, and data from different sources. It also includes pivotal market dynamics like drivers and challenges, while also highlighting growth opportunities, financial insights, technological improvements, emerging trends, and innovations. Besides this, the report provides regional market evaluation, along with a competitive landscape analysis.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of Food Logistics Market

• AI enhances cold chain efficiency by optimizing temperature-controlled logistics, reducing food spoilage by 15% through predictive analytics and real-time monitoring systems.
• Government initiatives like the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act drive AI adoption, helping logistics providers implement IoT-enabled tracking systems across 12,000+ food distribution centers.
• Companies like AmeriCold Logistics utilize AI-powered warehouse management systems, optimizing inventory placement and reducing operational costs by 20% in temperature-controlled facilities.
• AI improves route optimization in food transportation, with 25% of logistics companies using machine learning algorithms to reduce delivery times and maintain cold chain integrity.
• Smart supply chain management powered by AI reduces food waste by 10-12%, saving the industry $940 billion annually through improved demand forecasting and inventory management.

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Key Trends in the Food Logistics Market

• Rising Demand for Temperature-Controlled Logistics: The growing consumer preference for fresh and perishable foods drives cold chain logistics expansion. Cold chain logistics represents 61.2% of the market share, with advanced refrigeration technologies and IoT-enabled monitoring ensuring product quality. Companies invest in automated cooling solutions and insulated transport systems to meet stringent food safety regulations.
• E-Commerce and Last-Mile Delivery Growth: Online grocery shopping and food delivery services surge, especially post-pandemic, requiring efficient last-mile delivery solutions. The U.S. Census Bureau reported fourth-quarter 2024 retail e-commerce sales reached USD 308.9 billion, with e-commerce accounting for 16.4% of total retail sales, driving demand for temperature-controlled delivery vehicles.
• Technological Integration and Smart Logistics: Advanced technologies like GPS tracking, RFID systems, and blockchain are revolutionizing food logistics operations. Transportation management systems (TMS) and warehouse management systems (WMS) integrate various logistics aspects, improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness while ensuring real-time visibility and traceability.
• Sustainable and Green Logistics Solutions: Environmental consciousness drives adoption of electric refrigerated trucks, solar-powered cold storage, and energy-efficient warehouses. Companies focus on reducing carbon footprints while maintaining cold chain integrity, with investments in eco-friendly packaging and sustainable transportation modes.
• Global Food Trade Expansion: International food trade intensifies with trade liberalization and emerging market growth. According to FAO, food trade comprised 85% of all agri-food trade in 2022, necessitating sophisticated multi-modal transportation solutions and compliance with diverse regulatory environments across different markets.

Growth Factors in the Food Logistics Market

• Increasing Perishable Food Consumption: Rising health consciousness drives demand for fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and seafood products. The World Bank highlights that investing USD 13 billion annually in nutrition programs could prevent millions of health issues, boosting demand for efficient cold chain logistics to maintain product quality.
• Globalization of Food Supply Chains: Cross-border food trade expansion requires robust logistics networks. EU agri-food exports reached EUR 21.7 billion in October 2024, reflecting 10% monthly growth, driving investments in temperature-controlled transportation and international compliance systems.
• Advanced Cold Chain Infrastructure: Technological improvements in refrigeration, climate-control systems, and real-time monitoring enhance supply chain efficiency. Companies like Raben Group invest EUR 10 million in zero-emission logistics centers with specialized temperature-controlled logistics chambers for food products.
• E-Commerce Platform Growth: Online grocery sales and food delivery services create demand for efficient distribution networks. Rising middle-class populations in emerging markets, expected to double from 354 million to 687 million households by 2034, drive logistics infrastructure development.
• Regulatory Compliance and Food Safety: Strict food safety regulations like the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) emphasize high-quality transportation and storage standards. Government investments in food security initiatives, including USD 30.5 billion in GCC agriculture projects, support logistics infrastructure development.

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Leading Companies Operating in the Global Food Logistics Industry:

• AmeriCold Logistics LLC
• DSV
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
• Schneider National
• CaseStack
• A.N. Deringer, Inc.
• Echo Global Logistics, Inc.
• Evans Distribution Systems, Inc.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG
• Matson Logistics
• Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation

Food Logistics Market Report Segmentation:

Breakup By Transportation Mode:

• Railways
• Roadways
• Seaways
• Airways

Roadways dominate the market with 52.8% share due to their flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and extensive reach in transporting perishable goods.

Breakup By Product Type:

• Fish, Shellfish, and Meat
• Vegetables, Fruits, and Nuts
• Cereals, Bakery and Dairy Products
• Coffee, Tea, and Vegetable Oil
• Others

Fish, shellfish, and meat account for a significant share due to rising global consumption and strict cold chain requirements.

Breakup By Service Type:

• Cold Chain
• Non-Cold Chain

Cold chain logistics represents the majority with 61.2% market share due to rising demand for temperature-sensitive food products.

Breakup By Segment:

• Transportation
• Packaging
• Instrumentation

Transportation is the leading segment due to its critical role in ensuring timely and efficient food distribution.

Breakup By Region:

• North America (United States, Canada)
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
• Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
• Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
• Middle East and Africa

North America enjoys the leading position with 43.2% market share owing to advanced infrastructure, strong cold chain networks, and high demand for perishable food products.

Recent News and Developments in Food Logistics Market

• October 2024: Walmart announced a USD 500 million investment in a robotic distribution center in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico. This advanced facility will serve 600+ stores across eight states and incorporate AI-powered automation from Symbotic, making it one of Latin America's most technologically advanced logistics centers.
• July 2024: Raben Group announced a EUR 10 million investment in a zero-emission logistics center in Thessaloniki. Built on 50 acres, the facility includes a 4,000m² warehouse with temperature-controlled logistics cooling chambers specifically designed for food products, scheduled for completion in 2025.
• May 2024: Uber Eats and Instacart partnered to provide enhanced food delivery services in the US, strengthening last-mile delivery capabilities and expanding market reach for temperature-sensitive food products through improved logistics networks.

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