Report Code : CVMI180620251 | Published Date : June 18, 2025

Market Overview:

The Groundfridge is an innovative, off-grid cooling solution that utilizes natural ground insulation to preserve food without electricity. Designed as a subterranean "root cellar" with modern aesthetics, it caters to eco-conscious consumers, remote households, and sustainable agriculture projects. The market is driven by rising demand for energy independence, sustainability trends, and urban farming growth.

 

Market Size and Forecast

Year

Market Value (USD Million)

Notes

2023

12.5

Early adopters in Europe (Netherlands, Germany).

2028

28.4

CAGR 17.8% (2023–2028); expansion into North America & Asia.

2035

65.0

CAGR 15.2% (2028–2035); driven by climate-resilient infrastructure demand.

Over 10,000 units are expected to be installed annually by 2035, with 30% deployed in off-grid communities.

 

Market Drivers

  • Sustainability demand: Zero-energy cooling supports Net Zero 2050 goals.
  • Off-grid living trend: 25% growth in remote and eco-homes (2023–2030).
  • Urban farming boom: Groundfridges utilized by vertical farms for produce storage.
  • Government incentives: Tax rebates in the EU for off-grid solutions.

 

Market Challenges

  • High upfront cost of USD 5,000–7,000 per unit limits mass adoption.
  • Installation complexity: Requires digging and soil compatibility checks.
  • Limited awareness: Niche product in emerging markets.

 

Competitive Landscape

Company

2023 Share

Core Strengths

Recent Moves

Groundfridge B.V.

75%

Patented design, EU dominance

Launched solar-compatible model (2024).

EcoCool Solutions

15%

Modular designs

Partnered with Tiny Home builders (2025).

TerraCold

10%

Low-cost clay models

Crowdfunded USD 2M for African market (2024).

 

Market Segmentation

Segment

2023 Share

CAGR (2023–2035)

By Application

    

Residential

60%

16.5%

Commercial (farms, restaurants)

30%

18.2%

By Region

    

Europe

70%

14.8%

North America

20%

19.1%

 

Regional Analysis

  • Europe (XX%): A leader due to high eco-awareness and government subsidies.
  • North America (20%): Fastest growth; off-grid communities in Canada and the U.S. are adopting rapidly.
  • Asia-Pacific (XX%): Early stage; pilot projects in Japan and Australia.

 

Technology & Innovation

  • Solar integration: The 2025 models include PV panels for auxiliary cooling.
  • IoT monitoring: Sensors for temperature and humidity alerts via smartphone.
  • Modular designs: Stackable units for urban farms.

 

Regulatory Environment

  • EU: Classified as "green infrastructure" (tax-deductible).
  • U.S.: Pending USDA grants for rural adoption.

 

Strategic Outlook

  • Manufacturers: Reduce costs via localized production.
  • Retailers: Partner with sustainable housing developers.




Reasons To Buy

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Scope

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Key Players

  • Groundfridge (Weltevree)
  • BPR‑Plastech
  • RootCellar Concepts
  • Revonia
  • Atlas Survival Shelters
  • ITMS Plast
  • Mitticool
  • Cbalance
  • Plastic‑Cellars.co.uk
  • Vault Constructions
  • CoolAnt
  • Beaver Plastics Ltd

 

Global Groundfridge Market Report

 

  1. 1. Global Groundfridge Market Research Report
    1. 1.1 Study Objectives
    2. 1.2 Global Groundfridge Market - Overview
    3. 1.3 Reason to Read This Report
    4. 1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
  2. 2. Global Groundfridge Market Research Report - Preface
    1. 2.1 Global Groundfridge Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
      1. 2.1.1 By Application
      2. 2.1.2 By Product Type
      3. 2.1.3 By Storage Capacity
      4. 2.1.4 By Installation Type
      5. 2.1.5 By Material Type
      6. 2.1.6 By Climate Adaptability
      7. 2.1.7 By Distribution Channel
      8. 2.1.8 By Region
  3. 3. Global Groundfridge Market Dynamics
    1. 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
    2. 3.2. Restraints – By Application, By Product Type, By Storage Capacity, By Installation Type, By Material Type, By Climate Adaptability, By Distribution Channel, By Country
    3. 3.3. Opportunities – By Application, By Product Type, By Storage Capacity, By Installation Type, By Material Type, By Climate Adaptability, By Distribution Channel, By Country
    4. 3.4. Trends – By Application, By Product Type, By Storage Capacity, By Installation Type, By Material Type, By Climate Adaptability, By Distribution Channel, By Country
    5. 3.5. PEST Analysis
    6. 3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
    7. 3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
    8. 3.8. Global Groundfridge Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis
    1. 4. Global Groundfridge Market Research Report, Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031
    2. 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    3. 4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
    4. 4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
    5. 4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
  1. 5. Global Groundfridge Market, By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 5.1 Residential
    2. 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    3. 5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    4. 5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    5. 5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 5.2 Commercial (farms
    7. 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    8. 5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    9. 5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    10. 5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    11. 5.3 restaurants)
    12. 5.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    13. 5.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    14. 5.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    15. 5.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. Global Groundfridge Market, By Product Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 6.1 Standard Groundfridge
    2. 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    3. 6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    4. 6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    5. 6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 6.2 Customizable Groundfridge
    7. 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    8. 6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    9. 6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    10. 6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    11. 6.3 Modular Groundfridge Units
    12. 6.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    13. 6.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    14. 6.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    15. 6.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    16. 6.4 Smart/IoT-Enabled Groundfridge
    17. 6.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    18. 6.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    19. 6.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    20. 6.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    7. Global Groundfridge Market, By Storage Capacity, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 7.1 <1
    2. 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    3. 7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    4. 7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    5. 7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 7.2 000 Liters
    7. 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    8. 7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    9. 7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    10. 7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    11. 7.3 1
    12. 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    13. 7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    14. 7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    15. 7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    16. 7.4 000–2
    17. 7.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    18. 7.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    19. 7.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    20. 7.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    21. 7.5 500 Liters
    22. 7.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    23. 7.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    24. 7.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    25. 7.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    26. 7.6 >2
    27. 7.6.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    28. 7.6.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    29. 7.6.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    30. 7.6.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    31. 7.7 500 Liters
    32. 7.7.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    33. 7.7.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    34. 7.7.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    35. 7.7.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    8. Global Groundfridge Market, By Installation Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 8.1 Above-ground with Earth Insulation
    2. 8.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    3. 8.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    4. 8.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    5. 8.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 8.2 Fully Underground Units
    7. 8.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    8. 8.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    9. 8.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    10. 8.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    11. 8.3 Semi-buried Installations
    12. 8.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    13. 8.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    14. 8.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    15. 8.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    9. Global Groundfridge Market, By Material Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 9.1 Fiberglass
    2. 9.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    3. 9.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    4. 9.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    5. 9.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 9.2 Polyethylene
    7. 9.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    8. 9.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    9. 9.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    10. 9.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    11. 9.3 Reinforced Concrete
    12. 9.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    13. 9.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    14. 9.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    15. 9.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    16. 9.4 Stainless Steel Interiors
    17. 9.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    18. 9.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    19. 9.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    20. 9.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    10. Global Groundfridge Market, By Climate Adaptability, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 10.1 Temperate Zone Models
    2. 10.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    3. 10.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    4. 10.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    5. 10.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 10.2 Tropical Climate Models
    7. 10.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    8. 10.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    9. 10.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    10. 10.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    11. 10.3 Cold Climate Models
    12. 10.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    13. 10.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    14. 10.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    15. 10.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    11. Global Groundfridge Market, By Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 11.1 Direct Sales
    2. 11.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    3. 11.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    4. 11.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    5. 11.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 11.2 E-commerce Platforms
    7. 11.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    8. 11.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    9. 11.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    10. 11.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    11. 11.3 Specialty Outdoor & Sustainability Retailers
    12. 11.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    13. 11.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    14. 11.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    15. 11.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    16. 11.4 Construction & Landscaping Contractors
    17. 11.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    18. 11.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    19. 11.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    20. 11.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    21. 11.5 Agricultural Equipment Distributors
    22. 11.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    23. 11.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    24. 11.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    25. 11.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
  1. 12. Global Groundfridge Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 12.1 Global Groundfridge Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Application, By Product Type, By Storage Capacity, By Installation Type, By Material Type, By Climate Adaptability, By Distribution Channel, and Region, 2024 - 2031
  1. 13. Competition Landscape
    1. 13.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
    2. 13.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)
      1. 13.2.1 Groundfridge (Weltevree)
      2. 13.2.2 BPR‑Plastech
      3. 13.2.3 RootCellar Concepts
      4. 13.2.4 Revonia
      5. 13.2.5 Atlas Survival Shelters
      6. 13.2.6 ITMS Plast
      7. 13.2.7 Mitticool
      8. 13.2.8 Cbalance
      9. 13.2.9 Plastic‑Cellars.co.uk
      10. 13.2.10 Vault Constructions
      11. 13.2.11 CoolAnt
      12. 13.2.12 Beaver Plastics Ltd
  1. 14. Data Collection Method and Research Approach
  2. 15. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms