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Based on the product, the market is divided into insulated containers, insulated shippers, and refrigerants. The insulated container segment dominated the global market with a share of over 40% in 2023. Insulated containers are highly versatile and can be adapted to a wide range of temperature-sensitive products including pharmaceuticals, biotech products, food & beverages, and chemicals. Their ability to cater to diverse industries with varying temperature control needs is fueling their adoption and expected growth. The rise of e-commerce and online grocery shopping has led to an increased demand for temperature-controlled packaging solutions that can maintain food quality and safety during transit. Insulated containers, especially for last-mile delivery, are crucial for meeting the growing consumer expectations for fresh and frozen food deliveries.
Based on the end-use industry, the market is divided into pharmaceuticals & healthcare, food & beverages, and others. The pharmaceuticals & healthcare segment is expected to register a CAGR of over 20% during the forecast period. As pharmaceutical companies expand their operations globally, there is an increasing need to transport medications across different climatic zones while ensuring they are stored in specified temperature ranges. This globalization of supply chains is fueling the demand for reliable temperature-controlled packaging to mitigate the risks of temperature excursions. Regulatory agencies worldwide, such as the FDA in the U.S. and the EMA in Europe, have implemented strict guidelines for the storage, handling, and transportation of pharmaceutical products. Compliance with these regulations necessitates the use of temperature-controlled packaging solutions that can provide documented evidence of temperature maintenance throughout the distribution process.
North America dominated the global temperature controlled packaging solutions market in 2023, accounting for a share of over 30%. The advanced healthcare infrastructure and high healthcare spending in North America contribute to the demand for temperature-controlled packaging as it is necessary for the safe distribution of temperature-sensitive healthcare products including pharmaceuticals, clinical trial materials, and medical devices. North America's significant healthcare expenditure and aging population also increase the demand for pharmaceuticals & healthcare products, many of which require temperature-controlled distribution. This demographic trend underpins the long-term growth prospects of the temperature-controlled packaging market in the region.