【Pune, India】Food Logistics Market to Hit USD 262.93 Billion by 2032, Led by Cold Chain and Online Grocery Logistics Growth, Says Maximize Market Research

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Market Overview and Growth Projection

PUNE, India, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Food Logistics Market size was valued at USD 138.93 billion in 2024, and total revenues are expected to reach USD 262.93 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2025 to 2032.
The Food Logistics Market is expanding steadily due to increasing demand for perishable food logistics, rising cross-border food trade, and the rapid development of global cold chain food logistics infrastructure. The shift toward convenience foods, fresh produce, and ready-to-eat meals is accelerating the need for temperature-controlled logistics market solutions across production, storage, and distribution networks.
Advancements in AI in food logistics, IoT in food supply chain tracking, and smart food logistics solutions are enabling real-time monitoring, predictive routing, and improved operational efficiency. These technologies are reducing spoilage, enhancing transparency, and supporting food supply chain optimization across global distribution channels.

Key Market Trends & Insights
“Cold chain logistics dominates service demand: The cold chain logistics segment accounted for the largest share in 2024, supported by growing demand for frozen foods, dairy, seafood, and ready-to-cook products. Increasing adoption of refrigerated transport services and temperature-controlled warehousing is strengthening the temperature-controlled logistics market.”
“Road transportation leads the food transportation market: Roadways remained the dominant food transportation market segment in 2024 due to cost efficiency, flexibility, and last-mile delivery advantages. The growth of e-commerce food logistics and quick-commerce platforms is further increasing reliance on road-based distribution.”
“Rapid expansion of online grocery and e-retail logistics: The online grocery logistics market is witnessing strong growth as consumers shift toward digital food purchasing. Same-day and next-day delivery models are driving investments in urban fulfillment centers and food distribution logistics networks.”
“Digital transformation through IoT and AI technologies: Adoption of IoT in food supply chain operations is enabling real-time tracking, temperature monitoring, and predictive maintenance. At the same time, AI in food logistics is supporting smart forecasting, route optimization, and inventory planning across the food storage and transportation market.”
“Sustainability shaping the future of food logistics: Companies are investing in sustainable food logistics solutions, including electric refrigerated vehicles, energy-efficient cold storage, and optimized multimodal food logistics networks to reduce emissions and operational costs.”
Food Logistics Market Growth Drivers

• Rising consumption of fresh and frozen foods is accelerating demand in the perishable food logistics market.
• Expansion of global food trade is strengthening the food supply chain market across regions.
• Rapid growth of e-commerce food logistics is increasing demand for last-mile refrigerated delivery.
• Technological advancements are improving food supply chain optimization and operational transparency.

Food Logistics Market Segmentation

The Food Logistics Market reveals a dynamic structure shaped by rising demand in the perishable food logistics market, expanding cold chain logistics, and the rapid evolution of the online grocery logistics market. Road-based distribution continues to dominate the food transportation market, while investments in temperature-controlled logistics market infrastructure and smart food logistics solutions are accelerating food supply chain optimization, creating new growth pockets across product types, transport modes, and service segments.
By Product Type
• Perishable food logistics
• Non-perishable food logistics
• Processed food logistics
By Transportation Mode
• Road food transportation
• Rail food logistics
• Waterway food transportation
• Multimodal food logistics
By Service Type
• Cold chain logistics
• Non-cold chain logistics
• Refrigerated transport services
• Temperature-controlled warehousing

Regional Insights

Europe held the largest share of the global food logistics market in 2024, supported by advanced cold chain infrastructure, strict food safety regulations, and high levels of cross-border trade. The region’s focus on sustainability is also driving adoption of sustainable food logistics solutions and energy-efficient temperature-controlled warehousing.
Developing regions in Asia-Pacific and Latin America are experiencing rapid growth due to urbanization, rising disposable income, and increased demand for processed and packaged foods. Investments in food distribution logistics infrastructure and cold storage facilities are expected to support long-term market expansion.

Competitive Landscape

The report provides a detailed food logistics market analysis covering major global and regional players. It evaluates strategies related to technology adoption, cold chain expansion, sustainability initiatives, and regional network development. The food logistics competitive landscape highlights market leaders, emerging players, and strategic partnerships shaping the future of the industry.

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⏰ Published on: February 16, 2026