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Fresh cold storage warehouses are widely used for fruits, vegetables, food products, pharmaceuticals, meat, flowers, and industrial materials.
Typical Fresh Cold Storage Sizes & Construction Cost Overview
Fresh cold rooms usually operate around 0–5°C, designed for short- to medium-term storage while maintaining product quality and moisture.
Construction Cost by Storage Size
| Cold Storage Size | Estimated Investment (USD) | Daily Power Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 100 sqm | USD 14,000 – 18,000 | ~70 kWh/day |
| 500 sqm | USD 49,000 – 56,000 | ~200 kWh/day |
| 1,000 sqm | USD 112,000 – 126,000 | ~300 kWh/day |
| 5,000 sqm | USD 490,000 – 560,000 | ~1,400 kWh/day |
Costs include insulation panels, refrigeration system, evaporators, electrical control, and standard installation.
Final pricing varies depending on temperature accuracy, zoning design, equipment brand, and local construction conditions.
How Much Product Can a Fresh Cold Storage Hold?
Storage capacity depends mainly on storage height, pallet layout, and product type.
Assuming a standard 4–5 m storage height, the reference capacity is:
- 100 sqm → approx. 90–100 tons
- 500 sqm → approx. 450–500 tons
- 1,000 sqm → approx. 900–1,000 tons
- 5,000 sqm → approx. 4,500–4,800 tons
This estimation applies to palletized fruits and vegetables such as apples, citrus, onions, cabbage, and potatoes.