China cold storage solution provider
A 200m² cold room is one of the most popular sizes for small distributors, farm cooperatives, and food processors—but the cost and capacity vary dramatically depending on what you’re storing.
Below are two real-world scenarios that reflect actual client projects.
📦 Option 1: Fresh Produce Cold Room (0°C to 4°C)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Floor Area | 200 m² |
| Ceiling Height | 3.0 m |
| Total Volume | 600 m³ |
| Storage Capacity | 100 – 120 metric tons of fresh produce |
💡 Ideal for seasonal harvest storage or supplying local supermarkets.
💰 Total Investment:
35,000– 40,000 USD (turnkey, fully installed)
Includes:
- 100–120mm PU insulation
- Reliable compressor (8–12HP)
- Humidity control (85–95% RH)
- Digital temperature monitoring
📦 Option 2: Frozen Meat/Seafood Cold Room (-18°C)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Floor Area | 200 m² |
| Ceiling Height | 3.0 m |
| Total Volume | 600 m³ |
| Storage Capacity | 130 – 150 metric tons of frozen product |
💡 Denser stacking possible, but lower volume efficiency due to thicker insulation needs.
💰 Total Investment:
50,000– 58,000 USD (turnkey, fully installed)
Includes:
- 150mm PU insulation (critical for -18°C stability)
- Bitzer or equivalent 20–25HP semi-hermetic compressor
- Ceiling-mounted evaporators with defrost
- Manual sliding doors + alarm system
⚠️ Why the higher cost?
Lower temperatures require thicker insulation, more powerful compressors, and better sealing—all driving up energy and equipment costs.
🌍 Real-World Reference: Dual-Zone Facility in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Client: Agri-exporter handling both fresh mangoes and frozen fish
Solution:
- Built two separate 200m² rooms in one warehouse
- Total investment: $ 87,000 USD
Results:
- Stored 200 tons of mangoes (0–4°C) + 150 tons of fish (-18°C)
- Reduced post-harvest loss from 22% → 5%
- Enabled year-round exports to Thailand and Vietnam
- ROI achieved in 15 months