China cold storage solution provider
A 5,000-square-meter cold warehouse is a strategic asset for large-scale food businesses—whether you’re a meat processor, frozen seafood exporter, or regional cold chain operator.
📦 Storage Capacity: How Much Can You Really Store?
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 5,000 m² (e.g., 100m × 50m) |
| Clear Height | 5.0 meters (standard for forklift operations) |
| Usable Volume | 25,000 m³ |
| Storage Configuration | Selective racking + block stacking (depending on product) |
| Typical Capacity | |
| • Frozen goods (–18°C): 4,200 – 4,800 pallets (≈ 6,300 – 7,200 metric tons) | |
| • Chilled goods (0–4°C): 3,600 – 4,000 pallets (lower density due to airflow needs) |
💡 Assumes standard EUR/ISO pallets (1.2m × 1.0m) with safe aisle spacing per FM Global standards.
💰 Total Investment: What You Actually Pay
A turnkey 5,000m² cold warehouse (single temperature zone, e.g., –18°C or 0–4°C) typically costs:
620,000– 750,000 USD
What’s Included:
- Insulation: 150mm PU panels (for frozen) or 100mm (for chilled), fire-rated, smooth finish
- Refrigeration: Industrial screw compressor system (e.g., Bitzer or Hanbell), centralized plant room
- Air Distribution: DL/DD series ceiling-mounted evaporators with electric defrost
- Doors: High-speed insulated roller doors (x4–6 units)
- Controls: PLC-based monitoring with cloud access, SMS alerts
- Installation: Full civil, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning
- Compliance: Meets basic ISO 22000 / HACCP cold chain requirements
⚠️ Note: Multi-temperature zones (+chilled + frozen + dry) add 15–25% to cost.
🌍 Real-World Insight
A frozen food distributor in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia built a 5,000m² –18°C cold warehouse to serve retail chains:
- Total Investment: $ 695,000 USD
- Capacity: 4,600 pallets (≈6,900 tons) of frozen chicken, vegetables, and ready meals
- Result:
- Consolidated 3 smaller rented facilities → saved $ 18K/month in rentals
- Reduced temperature excursions from 12% → 0.4%
- Qualified for Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) audit
- Achieved ROI in 3.8 years