How Much Does a Container Cold Room Cost?

Container cold room price: approx. RMB 28,000–60,000 per unit (2026 market price)

It depends on the size and temperature you need:

Specification/VolumePrice RangeSuitable Applications

13 m³ (approx. 2m × 2.4m × 2.7m)RMB 9,800–10,000Street stalls, temporary storage for small shops

20 m³RMB 12,000–15,000Fruit stores, small catering businesses

30 m³RMB 17,000–20,000Community supermarkets, farmers' markets

40 m³RMB 25,000–30,000Medium-sized frozen food stores

50 m³RMB 28,000–35,000Food distribution, small processing plants

68 m³ (40-ft standard container)RMB 42,000–50,000Logistics transshipment, pre-cooling at origin

Used refrigerated containerFrom RMB 25,000 (shipping extra; approx. RMB 30,000 delivered)Limited budget, short-term use

The above prices are turnkey prices including the refrigeration unit, ready to use once connected to power.

Key Differences

① Fresh-keeping room (0–5°C) vs. freezer room (-18°C)

For the same size, a freezer room costs RMB 3,000–8,000 more than a fresh-keeping room

Because the refrigeration unit is larger and the insulation panels are thicker (100mm → 150mm)

② New vs. used

New: RMB 42,000–50,000 (68 m³)

Used: RMB 25,000–35,000, but pay attention to the age and sealing of the unit; maintenance costs may be higher later

③ Renting is more cost-effective

Monthly rental is approx. RMB 3,000–5,000/month, suitable for seasonal use (e.g., during the agricultural harvest season)

For the 40 m² cold room you asked about earlier, here is a comparison:

OptionTotal Installed CostAdvantagesDisadvantages

On-site built 40 m² cold roomRMB 30,000–60,000Larger area, fixed useNot movable, civil construction costs

Container cold room (≈50 m³)RMB 28,000–35,000Movable, plug-and-play, quick to commissionLimited area, insufficient ceiling height

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