China cold storage solution provider
An 800-square-meter cold facility is a strategic sweet spot for mid-sized agribusinesses, meat packers, and regional distributors. But the cost—and value—depends entirely on what you’re storing.
📦 Storage Capacity: How Much Can You Store?
| Cold Room Type | Temp Range | Usable Volume* | Storage Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilled (0–5°C) | Fruits, vegetables, dairy | ～3,200 m³ (4m height) | 640 – 720 metric tons |
| Frozen (–18°C to –25°C) | Chicken, beef, seafood | ～3,200 m³ | 960 – 1,100 metric tons |
| Pharma / Specialty | 2–8°C or –25°C | ～3,200 m³ (with spacing) | 350 – 420 pallets |
*Assumes standard 4m clear height. Pharma requires wider aisles per GMP/WHO GDP.
💰 Total Investment by Type (Turnkey, 2026 Pricing)
| Application | Temperature | Total Cost (USD) | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Produce Cold Room | 0 to +5°C | 140,000 | 100mm PU panels, single compressor, humidity control, basic monitoring |
| Frozen Meat/Seafood Cold Room | –18°C to –25°C | 170,000 | 150–200mm insulation, industrial screw compressor, floor heating, heavy-duty doors |
| Pharma / Ultra-Low Cold Room | 2–8°C or –25°C | 200,000+ | Dual redundant systems, 24/7 cloud monitoring, alarm, validation support |
✅ All prices include insulation, refrigeration, electrical, controls, installation, and commissioning.
⚠️ Specialty rooms (e.g., explosion-proof for batteries, blast freezers for IQF) can exceed $ 230,000 USD due to custom engineering.
🌍 Real-World Insight
Case 1: Vegetable Exporter (Morocco)
Built 800m² chilled room ( $ 128,000 USD)
Stores 680 tons of tomatoes & green beans
Result: Reduced spoilage from 25% → 6%, enabled weekly EU shipments → ROI in 10 months
Case 2: Poultry Processor (Nigeria)
Built 800m² frozen room ( $ 158,000 USD)
Stores 1,050 tons of frozen chicken
Result: Passed Saudi Halal audit, secured monthly container contracts → ROI in 13 months