China cold storage solution provider
When storing meat, seafood, or frozen goods for retail, export, or distribution, a reliable -18°C frozen storage room is essential. But before investing, buyers want clear answers to two questions:
✅ What’s the total cost?
✅ How much product can it actually hold?
Here’s a realistic, turnkey estimate based on real installations in emerging markets.
📦 Storage Capacity: How Much Can You Store?
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Floor Area | 50 m² (e.g., 5m × 10m) |
| Ceiling Height | 3.0 m (standard) |
| Total Volume | 150 m³ |
| Estimated Storage Capacity | 25 – 30 metric tons of frozen goods |
Based on standard cartons (10–15 kg each), stacked 6–7 layers with proper airflow. Ideal for beef cuts, chicken, shrimp, fish fillets, or frozen ready meals.
This size is perfect for butchers, small exporters, restaurant suppliers, or cold chain startups.
💰 Total Investment: What You Actually Pay
A fully installed, turnkey 50m² frozen cold room at -18°C—including insulation, refrigeration, controls, and doors—typically costs:
22,000– 26,000 USD
✅ This is a complete, operational system—no hidden costs.
Key System Specifications:
- Temperature: Stable -18°C (±1°C), even in 40°C+ ambient heat
- Insulation: 150mm (15 cm) polyurethane (PU) panels — optimal for energy efficiency
- Refrigeration: Bitzer 10HP semi-hermetic compressor + condensing unit
- Air Distribution: DD60 ceiling-mounted evaporator with automatic defrost
- Control System: Custom microcomputer controller with digital display, alarms, and manual/auto mode
- Door: Manual sliding cold room door with magnetic seal
💡 This configuration prioritizes long-term reliability and low energy use—critical where electricity is expensive or unstable.
🌍 Real-World Reference: Meat Distributor in Nairobi, Kenya
Client: Local supplier to supermarkets and hotels
Challenge: Needed consistent -18°C storage to reduce spoilage and meet retailer standards
Solution:
- Installed a 50m² frozen cold room with Bitzer compressor and 150mm PU panels
- Total investment: $ 25,500 USD
Results:
- Maintained stable -18°C year-round despite frequent power fluctuations
- Reduced spoilage from 10% → 2%
- Secured contracts with two major supermarket chains
- ROI achieved in 10 months
⚙️ Why This Design Works in Hot & Unstable Environments
- Bitzer compressors are widely supported by local technicians across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East
- 150mm insulation cuts daily energy consumption by ～20% vs. thinner panels
- Manual door = lower cost, fewer mechanical failures
- Proven performance in climates up to 45°C ambient temperature