China cold storage solution provider
A 1,000-square-meter cold facility is a strategic investment for farms, meat processors, seafood exporters, or pharma distributors. But the cost—and value—varies dramatically by application.
Before you build, ask:
✅ What’s the total cost in USD?
✅ How many tons or pallets can I actually store?
✅ Which type gives me the fastest payback?
Here’s a clear, turnkey comparison across three major use cases.
📦 Storage Capacity: How Much Can You Store?
| Cold Room Type | Typical Use | Usable Volume* | Storage Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilled (0–5°C) | Fruits, vegetables, dairy | ～4,000 m³ (4m height) | 800 – 900 metric tons |
| Frozen (–18°C) | Chicken, beef, frozen fish | ～4,000 m³ | 1,200 – 1,400 metric tons |
| Pharma (2–8°C) | Vaccines, biologics, medicines | ～4,000 m³ (with spacing) | 400 – 500 pallets |
*Assumes standard 4m clear height. Pharma storage requires wider aisles and buffer zones per GMP.
💰 Total Investment by Type (Turnkey, 2026 Pricing)
| Type | Temp Range | Total Cost (USD) | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilled Produce Cold Room | 0 to +5°C | 155,000 | 100mm PU panels, single compressor, humidity control, basic monitoring |
| Frozen Food Cold Room | –18°C | 190,000 | 150mm insulation, industrial screw compressor, floor heating, heavy-duty doors |
| Pharmaceutical Cold Room | +2 to +8°C | 220,000 | Dual redundant refrigeration, 24/7 cloud monitoring, alarm system, GMP-compliant finish |
✅ All prices include insulation, refrigeration, electrical, controls, installation, and commissioning.
🌍 Real-World Insight
Case 1: Vegetable Exporter (Vietnam)
- Built 1,000m² chilled room ( $ 142,000 USD)
- Stores 850 tons of dragon fruit & longan
- Result: Reduced spoilage from 22% → 5%, enabled sea freight to UAE → ROI in 11 months
Case 2: Pharma Distributor (Saudi Arabia)
- Built 1,000m² GMP cold room ( $ 205,000 USD)
- Stores 450 pallets of vaccines & insulin
- Result: Qualified as SFDA-approved logistics partner → secured government tenders