Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating refrigerated warehousing and storage facilities. Establishments primarily engaged in the storage of furs for the trade are included in this industry. The services provided by these establishments include blast freezing, tempering, and modified atmosphere storage services.
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 493120 - Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage are:
- Cold storage locker services
- Fur storage warehousing for the trade
- Refrigerated warehousing
- Warehousing, refrigerated
- Cold storage warehousing
- Private warehousing and storage, refrigerated
- Farm product warehousing and storage, refrigerated
- Bonded warehousing, refrigerated
- Public warehousing and storage, refrigerated
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Refrigerated Storage in the US (49312)
Revenue 2025
$8.9bn
Growth 2025
2.64%
Key Trends
Revenue growth has outpaced the cost of labor, resulting in higher profitability
Demand for refrigerated services from restaurants declined
The industry will benefit from rising consumer demand for food products and restaurants
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 493120 - Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments primarily engaged in storing furs (except for the trade) and garments are classified in Industry 812320, Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated).
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NAICS Hierarchy 493120 - Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage
NAICS Code 493120 - Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage sits in the 2-digit Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 48-49
Sector Title: Transportation and Warehousing
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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4911 Postal Service
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49111 Postal Service
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4921 Couriers and Express Delivery Services
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49211 Couriers and Express Delivery Services
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4922 Local Messengers and Local Delivery
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49221 Local Messengers and Local Delivery
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4931 Warehousing and Storage
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49311 General Warehousing and Storage
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49312 Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage
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49313 Farm Product Warehousing and Storage
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49319 Other Warehousing and Storage
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