China cold storage solution provider
For meat processors, post-slaughter cold storage is more than just a freezer; it’s a crucial link between production and profit. Insufficient storage can create bottlenecks in the production line, while improper storage can lead to decreased product quality, customer loss, and compliance issues.
But before you ask, “What’s the price per square meter?”—ask this:
“For my budget, how many tons (or carcasses) of meat can I safely hold at -18°C—and for how long?”
📏 How Much Meat Fits in a Slaughterhouse Cold Room?
Unlike packed boxes, hanging carcasses or palletized cuts require strategic spacing—but frozen meat is dense.
Average storage density:
- Beef (frozen, boxed): 1 ton ≈ 3.5 m³
- Poultry (frozen, bulk): 1 ton ≈ 3.0 m³
- Pork (frozen, cartons): 1 ton ≈ 3.5 m³
Assuming standard clear height of 5 meters:
| Floor Area | Volume | Beef Storage | Poultry Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m² | 500 m³ | 145 tons | 170 tons |
| 200 m² | 1,000 m³ | 290 tons | 340 tons |
| 500 m² | 2,500 m³ | 720 tons | 840 tons |
💡 Tip: Most abattoirs design for 3–7 days of buffer storage—enough to handle peak slaughter days and shipping delays.
💰 Real Turnkey Cost (USD) – Slaughterhouse-Grade Cold Room
All systems include:
- 150mm high-density PU panels (for stable -18°C in 45°C ambient)
- Stainless steel or food-grade epoxy floor (drainage-ready)
- Heavy-duty evaporators with auto-defrost
- Explosion-proof lighting & ventilation
| Size | Volume | Total Investment (USD) | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m² | ~500 m³ | 42,000 | Single-zone, basic controls, manual defrost option |
| 200 m² | ~1,000 m³ | 75,000 | Dual compressors, remote alarm, LED lighting |
| 500 m² | ~2,500 m³ | 165,000 | Zoned airflow, stainless racking, IoT monitoring |
| 1,000 m² | ~5,000 m³ | 290,000 | Industrial Bitzer system, backup power interface, HACCP-ready |
✅ All prices are turnkey (equipment + installation + commissioning)
❌ Excludes: Civil works (foundation, walls), but includes insulated floor and drainage slope
Note: These systems are built for harsh conditions—dust in Uzbekistan, humidity in Colombia, voltage fluctuations in Ghana.
🌍 Real Projects Across Diverse Markets
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Beef Exporter
- Need: Store 300 tons of halal beef before rail shipment to Russia
- Solution: 220 m² freezer (-18°C) with reinforced floor for forklifts
- Cost: $78,000
- Result: Passed EAEU veterinary inspection; doubled export volume
🔑 Why Slaughterhouse Freezers Cost More Than “Regular” Cold Rooms
- Hygiene: Floors must withstand daily high-pressure washdowns
- Load: Heavy carcass rails or pallet jacks require reinforced structure
- Reliability: A single compressor failure can spoil $100K+ in inventory
- Compliance: Many countries now require temperature logs for meat exports
That’s why food-grade materials and redundancy aren’t optional—they’re essential.
📩 Get Your Custom Slaughterhouse Cold Room Quote
Tell us:
✅ Type of meat (beef/pork/poultry?)
✅ Daily slaughter volume (in tons or animals)
✅ Target market (local, GCC, EU, Russia?)
We’ll send you:
- Recommended size (m² & m³)
- Exact meat storage capacity (in tons)
- Turnkey cost in USD
- Compliance checklist for your country