USA Biopharma Cold Storage Services Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Industry Growth Analysis: By Product Type, Service and Country Forecast 2020-2031

USA Biopharma Cold Storage Services Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Industry Growth Analysis: By Product Type (Vaccines, Blood Products, and Medications & Biologics), Service (Consulting, Monitoring, Warehousing, Packaging, and Transportation) and Country Forecast 2020-2031

USA biopharma cold storage services market size was valued at US$ 14.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 26.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2024-2030. Stringent regulations by organizations like the FDA and CDC guarantee that sensitive products like vaccines, biologics, and blood products are stored at ideal conditions, stimulating demand for compliant storage.

The growing demand for biologics and specialty drugs that need to be stored at controlled temperatures also drives the demand for cold storage. Advances in technologies such as IoT-based storage equipment, AI-based predictive analytics, and novel forms of storage, such as freeze-dried biologics, are increasing efficiency, minimizing wastage, and making cold storage more economical.

In addition, the growth of clinical development and research activities, especially in precision medicine, gene therapies, and cell-based therapies, requires highly advanced storage facilities that will host these innovations. With the increase in clinical trials and growing biopharma partnerships, the need for sophisticated cold storage solutions will keep growing to enable the industry to stay abreast with future-proof industry demands while upholding product integrity.

Key Takeaways

  • The U.S. biopharma cold storage services market is witnessing significant growth in the consulting segment, which was valued at US$ 0.57 billion in 2023 with a share of 4%.
  • The vaccine segment is a major contributor to the cold storage market, with a share of 41.2% and was valued at US$ 5.8 Billion in 2023.

Key Developments

  • In 2024, Tobin Scientific bought BioRepository Resources, increasing its biopharmaceutical storage capacity and increasing its presence in the life sciences sector. The move is strategic in that it brings more than 2 million samples into Tobin's inventory and increases its biorepository services with cutting-edge, GXP-compliant long-term storage.
  • In November 2024, SciSafe was acquired by 1315 Capital, a Philadelphia-based growth equity firm specializing in healthcare. This acquisition aims to expand SciSafe's global footprint and enhance its service offerings. Founder Garrie Richardson rejoined as CEO to lead the company through this growth phase.
  • In January 2023, Alcami was acquired by GHO Capital and The Vistria Group, with Ampersand Capital Partners and Alcami management retaining significant equity. This partnership aims to further enhance Alcami's growth and service offerings in the CDMO sector.

USA Biopharma Cold Storage Services Market Segmentation

Based on the product type:

  • Vaccines
  • Blood Products
  • Medications & Biologics

The Medications & Biologics segment, valued at US$ 5.6 Billion in 2023, is projected to reach US$ 12.0 Billion by 2030 at a 12.5% CAGR. Growth is driven by advancements in biologics, personalized medicine, strict FDA regulations, and rising demand for specialized cold storage solutions for biologic therapies.

Based on the service:

  • Consulting
  • Monitoring
  • Warehousing
  • Packaging
  • Transportation

The packaging segment, valued at US$ 4.82 billion in 2023, is projected to reach US$ 9.68 billion by 2030 at an 11.2% CAGR, creating a US$ 4.0 billion opportunity. Growth is driven by advanced materials, real-time temperature monitoring, and specialized solutions for high-value biologics despite material cost concerns.

USA Biopharma Cold Storage Services Market Dynamics

Drivers

The U.S. pharmaceutical industry operates under strict FDA regulations, particularly for GMP-compliant cold storage. The FDA's 21 CFR Part 211 mandates rigorous temperature control, monitoring, and documentation to ensure drug efficacy and safety, especially for biologics like gene and cell therapies requiring cryogenic storage. The DSCSA enforces tracking systems for supply chain security. Rising demand for temperature-sensitive drugs, including mRNA vaccines and monoclonal antibodies, has driven investments in ultra-cold storage. Companies like Frontier Scientific and Cambrex are expanding facilities. Advancements in IoT, automation, and energy-efficient refrigeration are enhancing cold storage efficiency, supporting clinical research and decentralized trials.

Restraints

The U.S. GMP cold storage services industry has high operation costs because of specialized equipment, energy usage, and compliance standards. Ultra-low temperatures for biologics enhance costs, whereas IoT and automation push costs further. SMEs are unable to compete because of investment hurdles. Lack of professional talent in cold chain logistics enhances operational issues. Infrastructure deficiencies, particularly in rural regions, make distribution difficult. Globally, the supply chain interruption, such as that experienced from COVID-19, increases the delays and procurements, predisposing the business to geopolitical strains and trade controls, which cause logistics challenges with temperature-sensitive shipments.

Opportunities

The growth of pharma e-commerce is propelling the need for GMP-approved cold storage facilities in the U.S. With increasingly more customers buying medications over the internet, including ultra-cold-sensitive biologics and vaccines, good cold storage is key to upholding product efficacy. Growing development of personalized medicine and biologic drugs increases demand for custom storage even more. The pandemic with COVID-19 brought about emphasis on cold chain logistics and underscored problems associated with ultra-low temperature storage. Cold storage companies can leverage opportunities by providing sophisticated solutions, including real-time temperature tracking and enhanced refrigeration technologies, to satisfy increasing industry demands and regulatory obligations.

Trends

The U.S. cold storage GMP sector is turning green, with companies adopting green practices to boost efficiency and reduce environmental footprints. United States Cold Storage is aiming for 50% emissions cut by 2030, while Lineage Logistics is aiming for net-zero carbon by 2040. Thermo Fisher has built a gas-free ultra-cold storage facility in the Netherlands in line with its 2050 net-zero target. Industry expansion persists with substantial investment from CJ Logistics, Aphena, and RealCold to maintain pace with expanding demand for biologics, vaccines, and temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals. These developments reflect a broader trend towards innovation, regulation, and strategic growth in cold storage.

USA Biopharma Cold Storage Services Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Market Size in 2023

US$ 14.2 billion

Market Size in 2030

US$ 26.8 billion

By Product Type

  • Vaccines
  • Blood Products
  • Medications & Biologics

By Service Type

  • Consulting
  • Monitoring
  • Warehousing
  • Packaging
  • Transportation

Analyst Review

The USA Biopharma Cold Storage Services Market expanded from USD 11.5 billion in 2019 to USD 14.2 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 26.8 billion by 2030, registering a 10.2% CAGR. It is fueled by stringent FDA and CDC regulations, increased demand for biologics and specialty drugs, and technological innovations such as IoT-based monitoring and AI-based analytics. The vaccine market continues to be important, although innovations such as nasal vaccines can lower ultra-cold storage reliance.

The biologics market is growing with greater demand for monoclonal antibodies, gene therapies, and cell-based therapies, which require sophisticated refrigeration. Blood products continue to have stable demand owing to standardized storage practices. Investment in warehousing automation and monitoring systems increases compliance, while consulting services increase to deal with regulatory intricacies. Packaging technologies like phase change materials and in-line monitoring enhance product integrity. Long-term market growth is driven by regulatory mandates and continuous innovation, regardless of increasing material costs.

Key Features of the Report

  • The USA biopharma cold storage services market report provides granular-level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2020-2024), and forecast (2025-2031)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario
  • The report analyses the impact of the socio-political environment through PESTLE Analysis and competition through Porter Five Force Analysis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

USA biopharma cold storage services market size was valued at US$ 14.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 26.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2024-2030.

• Stringent Regulatory Standards
• Rising Demand for Temperature-Sensitive Products
• Technological Advancements in Cold Storage Solutions
• Expansion of Clinical Research and Development Activities

• Expansion of E-commerce
• Growth in Biopharmaceuticals

The USA Biopharma Cold Storage Services Market key players such as Americold Logistics, Lineage Logistics, United States Cold Storage (USCS), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Haier Biomedical, PHC Holdings Corporation, PCI Pharma Services, Cambrex, SMC Ltd, AGC Biologics, Frontier Scientific Solutions, BioLife Solutions Inc, and others.

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1.Executive Summary
2. USA Biopharma Cold Storage Services Market Introduction 
2.1. USA Biopharma Cold Storage Services Market  - Taxonomy
2.2. USA Biopharma Cold Storage Services Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Product Type 
2.2.2.Service Type
3. USA Biopharma Cold Storage Services Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4. USA Biopharma Cold Storage Services Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5. USA Biopharma Cold Storage Services Market  By Product Type , 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Vaccines
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Blood Products
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. Medications & Biologics
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6. USA Biopharma Cold Storage Services Market  By Service Type, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Consulting
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Monitoring
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Warehousing
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.4. Packaging
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.5. Transportation
6.5.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7. Competition Landscape
7.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
7.2.1.Americold Logistics
7.2.2.Lineage Logistics
7.2.3.United States Cold Storage (USCS)
7.2.4.Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
7.2.5.Haier Biomedical
7.2.6.PHC Holdings Corporation
7.2.7.PCI Pharma Services
7.2.8.Cambrex
7.2.9.SMC Ltd
7.2.10.AGC Biologics
7.2.11.Frontier Scientific Solutions
7.2.12.BioLife Solutions Inc
8. Research Methodology 
9. Appendix and Abbreviations 

Key Market Players

  • Americold Logistics
  • Lineage Logistics
  • United States Cold Storage (USCS)
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  • Haier Biomedical
  • PHC Holdings Corporation
  • PCI Pharma Services
  • Cambrex
  • SMC Ltd
  • AGC Biologics
  • Frontier Scientific Solutions
  • BioLife Solutions Inc

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