Total market for cold chains in India is valued at INR 100 bn in 2008 and estimated to reach INR 400 bn in 2015. Market comprises of two segments - surface storage and refrigerated transport. The report provides a snapshot of the market including all its segments surface storage and refrigerated transport. An overview gives a quick picture of the market with estimated market size, growth rate and geographical and commodity wise distribution of cold storages. An analysis of drivers reveals that growth in organized retail, shift towards horticultural crops, growth in processed food sector, government initiatives and demand from Pharmaceutical sector is driving growth in this sector. The key challenges identified include lack of logistical support, uneven distribution of cold chains, cost structure and power supply. Future trends identified include rail based reefers, cold chain facilities at Airports, cold chains in Public Private Partnership (PPP) model and Backward Integration The competitive landscape identifies major players in this sector. The report also provides details of the key developments in this sector

1. Cold Chains Market – India
September 2009

2. Executive Summary
Total market for cold chains in India is valued at INR XX bn in 20--; Estimated to reach INR YY bn in
20--
Market comprises of two segments - surface storage and refrigerated transport
Market Majority of cold storages are located in the states of State 1, State 2, State 3 and State 4
LE
Majority of existing cold storages cater to potato storage
Drivers:
MP Challenges:
Drivers &
Challenges
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SA
Growth in Organized Retail
Shift Towards Horticultural Crops
Growth in Processed Food Sector
Government Initiatives
Demand from Pharmaceutical sector
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Lack of Logistical Support
Uneven Distribution of Cold chains
Cost Structure
Power Supply
Cold Chains based on Public Private Partnership (PPP) model
Rail Based Reefers
Trends Cold Chain Facilities at Airports
Backward Integration
Private players dominate the market though state owned players are also present
Surface Storage comprises of players like company 1, company 2 and company 3
Competition Refrigerated transport comprises of players like company 4, company 5 and company 6
At least Z companies are offering refrigerated transport services in India
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3. •Introduction
•Market Overview
•Drivers & Challenges
•Trends
•Competition
•Key Developments
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4. Favorable government policies and rise in organized retailing has
lead to a growing market
Market Overview Market Size and Growth
•Cold chains market in India is at a nascent
INR bn
stage Y
400
LE
Cold storage facilities in India is available for only a%
b% of agricultural - produce 300
•Private players dominate the market though
state owned players are also present
MP 200
100
X
•Current state of cold chains market is dismal:
Fragmented and unorganized
Inefficient capacity utilization
Lack of logistical support
SA 0
2008
Segment Wise Break-Up
2015
High operating and capital costs Segment 1
•Market can be divided into two segments: c%
Surface Storage :
– It consists of refrigerated warehouses for storage
Refrigerated Transport :
– Involves usage of refrigerated transport vehicles for
transportation
d%
Segment 2
Source:
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5. Drivers & Challenges
Challenges
Drivers Lack of Logistical Support
Growth in Organized Retail
Uneven Distribution of Cold chains
Shift towards horticultural crops
Cost Structure
Growth in Processed Food Sector Power Supply
Government Initiatives
Demand from Pharmaceutical sector
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6. Cold Chain based on Public
Backward Integration
Private Partnership (PPP) Model
Trends
Cold Chains Facilities at Airport
Rail based Reefers
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7. The market is dominated by the private sector companies
Overview Sector Wise Split – Surface Storage
• Current cold chain capacity in the organized sector is
Sector 2 Sector 3
around X tonnes and is estimated to reach y% by 20--
b%
LE
• It is a highly capital-intensive industry c%
A large-size cold chain has a payback period of ~ Z years
• Traditional networks of traders in fruits and
vegetables are strong
MP
A
Hence players are currently focusing on piecemeal
a%
farm to retail
S
operations rather than creating a complete chain right from
• Distribution offers the largest margins in cold chain
logistics
Sector 1
Perishable Cargo transport India
Type 2
At least U companies are offering refrigerated transport
services in India
e%
• Cold chain industry is likely to witness capacity
addition & investments in next V years
Existing players that are expanding capacities & new
players are planning to enter the market
d%
Type 1
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