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Cost & Capacity Overview (What Most Buyers Want to Know)
For a 2,000 m² fresh-keeping cold storage (0–5°C), typical project figures are:
- Standard Cold Storage Cost: $250,000 – $280,000 (excluding civil construction)
- Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Storage Cost: $390,000 – $420,000
- Storage Capacity: ~1,000 – 1,250 metric tons (fruit & vegetables)
- Temperature: 32–41°F (0–5°C)
👉 Widely used for fruit storage, vegetable distribution, and export cold chain projects.
How Much Product Can a 2,000 m² Facility Store?
Using standard fruit and vegetable storage density:
- 4–5 m³ per ton
A typical 2,000 m² cold storage provides:
- ~1,000 – 1,250 tons capacity
- Suitable for pallet storage or crate stacking
- Supports medium-scale agricultural and export operations
Standard vs Controlled Atmosphere (CA): Cost Difference
Standard Fresh-Keeping Cold Storage
- Cost: $250,000 – $280,000
- Temperature-controlled only
- Suitable for most fruits and vegetables
- Lower initial investment
Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Cold Storage
- Cost: $390,000 – $420,000
- Adds oxygen (O₂) and CO₂ control systems
- Extends shelf life 2–3× longer
- Ideal for high-value fruits (apples, kiwifruit, cherries)
👉 CA storage typically increases total cost by 30–50%.
Where Your Investment Goes
A 2,000 m² cold storage project is a complete engineered system. Your budget mainly includes:
Refrigeration System (Core Cost)
- Compressors and condensing units
- Air coolers (evaporators)
- Temperature control systems
Insulated Structure
- PU insulation panels
- Cold room doors
- Structural framework
- Vapor barriers
Electrical & Installation
- Power supply and distribution
- Control systems and sensors
- Installation and commissioning
- On-site construction work
What Affects Final Pricing
Even with the same size, costs vary due to:
- Equipment brand and energy efficiency
- Number of storage rooms (multi-zone vs single zone)
- Climate and insulation requirements
- Local labor and installation costs
- Whether CA system is included
👉 Every project is designed based on actual operating needs.
Investment Example (Overseas Project)
Project Overview
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
- Facility Size: 2,100 m²
- Storage Type: Fresh produce cold storage (0–5°C)
- Total Investment: $265,000
- Capacity: ~1,180 tons
Business Value
- Extends shelf life of fruits and vegetables
- Reduces post-harvest losses
- Enables off-season sales
- Supports export supply chains
Payback Period
2–4 years, depending on utilization and market conditions
Get a Customized Cold Storage Quote
Cold storage costs vary by country, product type, and technical requirements.
Each project is custom-designed, not standard.
To get an accurate quotation, simply send us:
- Required storage capacity (tons)
- Product type (fruit, vegetables, etc.)
- Project location
👉 We’ll provide a custom layout and cost estimate within 24 hours.