How Much Does a 100-Ton Fruit Freshness Cold Room Cost? (Capacity + Real Investment)

When building cold storage for apples, citrus, mangoes, or potatoes, buyers don’t care about “per square meter” pricing. They want to know:
✅ How much will it cost to store 100 tons?
✅ What’s the total investment—and how fast does it pay off?

Here’s a realistic, turnkey estimate based on actual projects worldwide.

📦 Storage Capacity: How Much Can You Store?

Based on standard pallet stacking (1.2m × 1.0m × 1.6m) with 60–65% space utilization—industry standard for bulk produce.

This size is ideal for farm cooperatives, local exporters, or wholesale distributors handling seasonal harvests.

💰 Total Investment: What You Actually Pay

A fully installed, turnkey 100-ton fruit freshness cold room (operating at 0°C to 4°C)—including insulation, refrigeration, controls, and doors—typically costs:

21,000– 26,000 USD

✅ This is a complete system, ready to preserve your harvest from day one.

Key System Specifications:

• Temperature Range: 0°C to 4°C (adjustable for different fruits)
• Insulation: 100–120mm polyurethane (PU) panels
• Refrigeration: Reliable semi-hermetic compressor (e.g., Bitzer or equivalent, 8–12HP)
• Air Circulation: Ceiling-mounted evaporator with low-speed fans to prevent dehydration
• Control: Digital thermostat with high/low alarm and auto defrost

💡 Designed for high-humidity environments to minimize weight loss—critical for premium fruit markets.

🌍 Real-World Reference: Apple Grower Cooperative in Georgia (Country)

Client: 12-farm cooperative exporting to EU and Russia
Need: Store 100 tons of autumn-harvest apples for off-season sales

Solution:

• Built a 500m³ freshness cold room with humidity control
• Total investment: $ 24,000 USD

Results:

• Extended shelf life from 15 days → 2+ months
• Sold apples in March at 2.8x harvest price
• Reduced spoilage from 15% → 3%
• ROI achieved in just 9 months