Gel Ice Pack Global Market Report 2025

A gel ice pack is a portable, reusable container filled with a gel substance that maintains flexibility when frozen. It is employed in therapeutic cold therapy to alleviate pain, inflammation, and swelling by administering controlled cooling to injured or sore parts of the body. Gel ice packs find utility in first aid kits, medical environments, and home treatments.

The primary gel ice pack are between reusable and disposable types. Reusable gel ice packs are filled with a gel substance that can be frozen and used repeatedly. They utilize materials such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE), nylon, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and cater to various sectors including pharmaceuticals, medical and healthcare, consumer goods, food industry, chemicals, electronics, logistics, and transport, among others. These products are distributed through both online and offline channels.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting strain on trade relations in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the Paper, Plastics, Rubber, Wood, and Textile sector by driving up the costs of essential imported inputs such as pulp, resin, synthetic rubber, lumber, and cotton, many of which have limited domestic alternatives. Packaging manufacturers, for instance, are facing higher prices for plastic films and corrugated materials, further squeezing margins in an already highly price-sensitive environment. Similarly, textile producers are grappling with increased costs for imported yarns and dyes, adding to the burden of rising labor expenses. In response, some companies are turning to recycled or biodegradable materials, while others are consolidating their supplier base to secure bulk discounts.

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The gel ice pack market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $12.5 billion in 2024 to $14.56 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing efforts in educating consumers, growing number of clinical trials to validate the efficacy, higher rates of road accidents, rising popularity of fitness activities, and increasing investments in research and development.

The gel ice pack market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $26.44 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising consumer awareness about health and wellness, efforts to reduce manufacturing costs, strengthening distribution networks, expansion of online retail platforms, and expansion of medical tourism. Major trends in the forecast period include hybrid packs, nanotechnology Integration, biodegradable gel packs, integrating antimicrobial properties into gel materials, and implementing carbon-neutral production processes.

The forecast of 16.1% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 1.2% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through tariffs on plastic film, refrigerant gel compounds, and packaging sleeves imported from China and South Korea, increasing costs for cold chain logistics and medical transport. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The rising adoption of gel ice packs for chronic pain management is expected to drive growth in the market. Chronic pain cases are on the rise due to factors such as an aging population, sedentary lifestyles, obesity, and the increasing prevalence of conditions such as arthritis and diabetes. Gel ice packs play a crucial role in managing chronic pain by reducing inflammation, numbing painful areas, and providing relief through localized cooling therapy. For example, according to the April 2023 report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 20.9% of U.S. adults (51.6 million people) reported experiencing chronic pain in 2021, with 6.9% (17.1 million people) experiencing high-impact chronic pain that significantly restricts daily activities. This growing use of ice packs for chronic pain management is therefore a major driver of the gel ice packs market's expansion.

Leading companies in the gel ice pack market are focusing on developing compostable gel packs to address environmental concerns and cater to the rising demand for sustainable packaging solutions. These compostable gel packs are eco-friendly cooling alternatives designed to decompose naturally, making them particularly suitable for sustainable shipping of perishable goods. For example, Pelton Shepherd Industries, a prominent U.S.-based provider of reliable cold chain shipping solutions, introduced Terra Ice in August 2022. Terra Ice represents a breakthrough as the first 100% compostable gel pack, crafted from BPI-certified compostable film and natural gelling agents. Unlike traditional gel packs, Terra Ice eliminates the need for pouch opening, recycling, or rinsing after use, offering a more convenient and sustainable disposal option. This innovation underscores a significant step towards reducing environmental impact in the gel ice pack market.

In December 2021, Ranpak Holdings, a packaging company headquartered in the United States, acquired Recycold Cool Solutions BV for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition bolsters Ranpak's sustainable thermal protection offerings by incorporating Recycold's environmentally friendly cool packs into its portfolio, thereby offering a unified solution for comprehensive cold chain packaging needs. Recycold Cool Solutions BV, based in the Netherlands, specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly cool packs, including biodegradable ice gel mailing pads.

Major companies operating in the gel ice pack market are Medline Industries LP, Ace Hardware Corporation, Sonoco Products Company, Sigma - Aldrich, Intco Medical Technology, Cold Chain Technologies LLC, Lifoam Industries LLC, Ranpak Holdings Corp., Cryopdp, Cryopak Industries Inc., Polar Tech Industries, Nordic Cold Chain Solutions, Pelton-Shepherd Industries Inc., Stream Peak International Pte Ltd, Valor Industries, Sammons Preston, Insulated Products Corp., Techni Ice, Satyog Engineering Industries, Polar Bear Coolers, Cold Ice Inc., Inuteq, M/s Innova Global, Kalyani Enterprises, Gelpackdirect

North America was the largest region in the gel ice pack market in 2024. The regions covered in the gel ice pack market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the gel ice pack market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The gel ice pack market consists of sales of single-use gel packs and multi-use packs. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses on gel ice pack market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Reusable; Disposable
• 2) By Material: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE); Nylon; Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET); Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• 3) By Application: Pharmaceuticals; Medical And Healthcare; Consumer Goods; Food Industry; Chemicals; Electronics; Logistics And Transport; Other Applications
• 4) By Distribution Channel: Online; Offline
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Reusable: Standard Reusable Gel Ice Packs; Flexible Reusable Gel Ice Packs; Reusable Hot Or Cold Gel Packs
• 2) By Disposable: Single-Use Gel Ice Packs; Medical Disposable Gel Ice Packs; Food And Beverage Disposable Gel Ice Packs
• Companies Mentioned: Medline Industries LP; Ace Hardware Corporation; Sonoco Products Company; Sigma - Aldrich; Intco Medical Technology; Cold Chain Technologies LLC; Lifoam Industries LLC; Ranpak Holdings Corp.; Cryopdp; Cryopak Industries Inc.; Polar Tech Industries; Nordic Cold Chain Solutions; Pelton-Shepherd Industries Inc.; Stream Peak International Pte Ltd; Valor Industries; Sammons Preston; Insulated Products Corp.; Techni Ice; Satyog Engineering Industries; Polar Bear Coolers; Cold Ice Inc.; Inuteq; M/s Innova Global; Kalyani Enterprises; Gelpackdirect
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
• Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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