China cold storage solution provider
For food processors, distributors, and agribusinesses in Nigeria, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, or Indonesia, building a 500 m² cold storage is often the first step toward reducing spoilage and scaling operations.
📏 Step 1: From Area → Volume → Tons
Assume standard clear height: 5 meters (not 3.5m—modern cold rooms use higher ceilings for pallet racking and airflow).
→ Total volume = 500 m² × 5 m = 2,500 m³
Now, storage capacity depends entirely on what you’re storing:
| Product Type | Storage Temp | Density (m³/ton) | Total Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Produce (fruits, veggies) | 0°C to +5°C | 4.5 – 6.0 | 415 – 555 tons |
| Frozen Meat / Seafood | -18°C to -25°C | 3.5 – 4 | 1,670 – 2,080 tons |
| Mixed-Use (chill + freeze zones) | Dual-temp | Varies | ~1,200–1,800 tons |
💡 Note: A “500 m² food cold room” could mean very different things—always define your product first.
💰 Step 2: Real Turnkey Cost (USD) – By Configuration
Based on Haocool deployments across emerging markets:
| Configuration | Temperature | Total Investment (USD) | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilled Only (for produce) | 0°C to +5°C | 85,000 | 100mm PU panels, medium-temp refrigeration, basic controls |
| Frozen Only (meat/seafood) | -18°C to -25°C | 120,000 | 150mm insulation, low-temp compressors, evaporators |
| Dual-Temp (chill + freeze zones) | +2°C & -18°C | 108,000 | Two independent systems, partitioned chambers, advanced monitoring |
✅ All prices include:
- Insulated panels, refrigeration units, electrical wiring
- Installation, commissioning, operator training
- Standard civil prep (level floor, drainage)
🌍 Real Client Examples
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Ready-Meal Producer
- Need: Separate zones for fresh veggies (+4°C) and frozen meals (-18°C)
- Solution: 500 m² dual-temp cold room
- Cost: $108,000
- Outcome: Enabled supermarket supply contracts requiring strict cold chain segregation
🔑 Key Takeaway for International Buyers
Don’t compare “500 m² cold room” quotes blindly. Ask:
- Is it for chilled or frozen goods? (Cost differs by 30–60%)
- What’s my actual tonnage? (Frozen = 3–4× more tons per m³ than fresh)
- Is it built for my climate? (Standard units often fail in >35°C ambient heat)
At Haocool, we design climate-resilient cold rooms that run reliably—even during sandstorms or monsoon season.
📩 Get Your Custom 500 m² Cold Room Quote
Tell us:
✅ Product type (fresh/frozen/mixed)
✅ Required temperature(s)
✅ Country of installation
We’ll send you:
- Exact storage capacity (in tons)
- Turnkey cost (in USD)
- Recommended layout & equipment list