China's cold chain logistics market is poised to exceed RMB 600 billion ($83.6 billion) in 2025, maintaining a double-digit CAGR of over 15%, according to a new industry report. The growth is fueled by surging consumer demand for fresh produce and ready-to-eat meals—with the prepared food segment now accounting for 18% of cold chain needs—and the expanding pharmaceutical cold chain, which grew 22% year-on-year in 2024 to reach RMB 52 billion. Leading players like SF Express and JD Cold Chain have deployed over 1,000 front-end warehouses nationwide to support "2-hour delivery" services, reshaping last-mile logistics efficiency.