China cold storage solution provider
A 300 cubic meter cold room is one of the most popular sizes for small-to-mid food businesses—ideal for farms, butcher shops, seafood processors, or pharmacy distributors. But the cost and capacity depend entirely on temperature.
📦 Storage Capacity: How Much Can You Actually Store?
| Product Type | Typical Density | Usable Capacity in 300m³ |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh fruits/vegetables (loose or cartons) | 200–250 kg/m³ | 60 – 75 metric tons |
| Frozen meat/fish (cartons on pallets) | 350–400 kg/m³ | 105 – 120 metric tons |
| Pharma/vaccines (palletized, spaced) | 150–180 kg/m³ | 45 – 55 metric tons |
💡 Layout includes aisles and airflow gaps—no overpacking.
💰 Total Investment by Temperature Zone (Turnkey, USD)
| Application | Temp Range | Typical Use | Total Cost (USD) | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilled Storage | 0 to +10°C | Fresh produce, dairy, flowers | 20,000 | 100mm PU panels, basic refrigeration, humidity control |
| Frozen Storage | –18 to –23°C | Chicken, beef, frozen seafood | 32,000 | 150mm panels, Bitzer compressors, floor insulation |
| Blast Freezing | –35°C | IQF shrimp, ready meals, rapid freeze | 45,000 | 200mm panels, cascade system, high-velocity airflow |
⚠️ Note: All prices include insulation, refrigeration, electrical, controls, and commissioning—no hidden fees.
🌍 Real-World Insight
A seafood processor in Mombasa, Kenya evaluated options for a new 300m³ facility:
- Chose –18°C frozen storage ( $ 28,500 USD)
- Stores: 110 tons of frozen octopus and tilapia fillets
- Result:
- Passed EU veterinary inspection
- Reduced freezer burn from 12% → 2%
- Enabled monthly container exports to Netherlands
- Achieved ROI in 10 months
“We didn’t need blast freezing—we needed reliable, long-term frozen storage. This cold room became our export license.”
— Operations Lead, Coastal Seafoods Ltd.