Argentina Ice Cream Market 2025

The Argentina ice cream market is charting a modest but steady growth path, with projections indicating an incremental value gain of USD 1.54 billion and a compound annual growth rate approaching 3.0% over the next five years. As macroeconomic conditions begin to stabilize—marked by a recovering GDP and easing inflationary pressures—consumer purchasing power is showing early signs of rebound. This resurgence in financial confidence is expected to reignite impulse buying and on-the-go consumption behaviors, both of which are critical demand drivers in the ice cream category.

Amid this improving landscape, plant-based ice cream is positioned to capture outsized attention, even though it currently operates from a low base. The segment stands to benefit from shifting dietary preferences as Argentine consumers become increasingly attuned to health, wellness, and environmental sustainability. The evolving perception of plant-based alternatives as not only ethical but also indulgent is likely to provide the foundation for faster adoption, especially among younger, urban consumers seeking alignment with global food trends.

Simultaneously, artisanal and premium snacking-style ice creams are gaining traction, buoyed by rising consumer curiosity and a heightened appetite for experiential indulgence. As the category evolves beyond traditional offerings, there is an emerging opportunity for brands to explore unconventional flavor pairings and textural innovations. These developments are expected to resonate strongly with consumers who view ice cream not merely as a dessert, but as a form of affordable luxury and personal expression.

Innovation will remain a key differentiator in a competitive market increasingly defined by differentiation and storytelling. Brands that can successfully merge authenticity with novelty—delivering both quality and intrigue—are likely to outperform. In this environment, the Argentina ice cream market is not only recovering in volume but also transitioning in character, increasingly driven by lifestyle alignment, sensory exploration, and evolving notions of value.

The report delivers a comprehensive dataset on the Argentina ice cream market, detailing annual market size and growth rates over the past six years, alongside projections through 2030. It offers an in-depth examination of market segments and subcategories, with a particular focus on evolving trends by type, product type, ingredient and distribution channel.

Market Segmentation

The Argentina ice cream market is categorized into the following segments:
Type: dairy ice cream, water ice cream, others
Product type: frozen yoghurt, impulse ice creams, plant-based ice creams, take-home ice creams
Ingredient: fats and oils, milk, sweeteners, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, forecourt, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, others

The Argentina ice cream market is segmented by type, product type, ingredient and distribution channel. By type, the market is categorized into dairy ice cream, water ice cream, and others. Product type segments are divided into frozen yoghurt, impulse ice creams, plant-based ice creams, and take-home ice creams. Ingredient segments encompass fats and oils, milk, sweeteners, and others. Distribution channel segmentation includes convenience stores, forecourt, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the ice cream industry has been thoroughly analyzed, highlighting key players such as The NotCompany Inc., Nestle S.A., MontHelado S.A., Ice Cream S.R.L., Gruppe Heinlein GmbH, Grupo Arcor S.A., General Mills Inc. and Freddo S.A. This comprehensive report analyzes the performance of leading companies in the ice cream sector from 2020 to 2024. The findings highlight shifts in market share, revealing both established market leaders and emerging competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Argentina Ice Cream Market – Type Analysis
Argentina Ice Cream Market – Product Type Analysis
Argentina Ice Cream Market – Ingredient Analysis
Argentina Ice Cream Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
The NotCompany, Inc.
Nestle S.A.
MontHelado S.A.
Ice Cream S.R.L.
Gruppe Heinlein GmbH
Grupo Arcor S.A.
General Mills, Inc.
Freddo S.A.
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Argentina Ice Cream Market 2020-2030
Chart Argentina Ice Cream Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Argentina Ice Cream Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Argentina Ice Cream Market by Type, 2020-2030
Chart Argentina Ice Cream Market by Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Argentina Ice Cream Market by Type, 2020-2030
Table Argentina Ice Cream Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Argentina Ice Cream Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Argentina Ice Cream Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Argentina Ice Cream Market by Ingredient, 2020-2030
Chart Argentina Ice Cream Market by Ingredient, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Argentina Ice Cream Market by Ingredient, 2020-2030
Table Argentina Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Argentina Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Argentina Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Argentina Ice Cream Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Argentina Ice Cream Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Argentina Ice Cream Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Argentina Ice Cream Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Argentina – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Argentina – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Argentina – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Argentina Ice Cream Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Argentina Ice Cream Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

The NotCompany, Inc.
Nestle S.A.
MontHelado S.A.
Ice Cream S.R.L.
Gruppe Heinlein GmbH
Grupo Arcor S.A.
General Mills, Inc.
Freddo S.A.