How Much Does It Cost to Build a 1,000 m² Freezer Warehouse at –24°C (4 m Height)?

In modern cold chain logistics, low-temperature freezer warehouses play a critical role in storing temperature-sensitive products such as frozen meat, seafood, poultry, and ice cream. Among all cold storage types, –24°C freezer rooms require the highest construction standards, strongest insulation, and most powerful refrigeration systems.

Basic Project Parameters

• Storage Area: 1,000 m²
• Interior Height: 4 meters
• Total Volume: 4,000 m³
• Design Temperature: –24°C
• Cold Storage Type: Low-temperature freezer warehouse

Total Construction Cost of a –24°C Freezer Warehouse

The construction cost of a deep-freeze cold storage mainly depends on:

• Insulation panel thickness (usually 150 mm PU panels)
• Refrigeration system capacity
• Compressor brand and redundancy design
• Floor insulation and anti-freeze structure
• Control system and safety protection

Estimated Investment Cost

Based on market data and Haocool engineering experience:

➡ Total investment: USD 150,000 – 220,000

This cost range includes:

• Insulated panels & freezer doors
• Haocool refrigeration units (–24°C design)
• Electrical control system
• Installation & commissioning

Lower-cost solutions typically use standard configurations, while higher-end budgets include backup units, automation, and energy-saving upgrades.

How Much Frozen Product Can It Store?

Storage capacity depends on volume utilization and product density.

Volume Calculation

• Total volume: 4,000 m³
• Effective utilization rate: 65%–70% (aisles, airflow, pallets)

➡ Usable volume: 2,600–2,800 m³

Frozen Product Capacity

Typical frozen food density:

• Meat & poultry: 350–400 kg/m³
• Seafood: 300–350 kg/m³

➡ Total storage capacity:
800–950 tons of frozen products

Investment Return Example

Project Location: United States (Frozen Food Distribution Center)
Cold Storage Type: –24°C Freezer Warehouse
Storage Area: 1,000 m²
Total Volume: 4,000 m³
Refrigeration System: Haocool low-temperature freezer system
Total Investment: USD 210,000
Storage Capacity: 850–950 tons of frozen meat & seafood
Average Energy Consumption: 95–110 kWh per day per 100 m²
Estimated Payback Period: 2.0–2.5 years, based on storage fees and turnover rate