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The global ice cream market is positioned for sustained expansion, with value projected to increase from USD 168.4 billion in 2025 to USD 219.9 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 5.48%. This growth is underpinned by rising disposable incomes, urbanization, and shifting consumer lifestyles across key regions, which are collectively fueling demand for both indulgent and convenient frozen treats. Consumers increasingly perceive ice cream as a versatile product that caters to a range of occasions, from casual snacking to social gatherings, driving broader penetration in both emerging and mature markets.
Product innovation remains a central driver, as manufacturers focus on novel flavors, textures, and formats to differentiate offerings and attract consumers seeking new experiences. Health-conscious consumption is also influencing the market, with rising demand for plant-based, low-sugar, organic, and functional ice cream variants that align indulgence with wellness. Premiumization is accelerating in many regions, with artisanal, high-quality, and limited-edition products appealing to affluent and experience-seeking consumers, further expanding the market’s value.
Digital engagement and e-commerce platforms are increasingly shaping purchasing behavior, enabling brands to reach consumers through online ordering, home delivery, and targeted social media marketing. Influencer collaborations and viral campaigns are driving awareness and encouraging trial, particularly among younger demographics. Retail modernization, including the expansion of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores, complements these trends by improving accessibility and visibility, while cold-chain infrastructure enhancements ensure product quality across diverse geographies.
Climate and seasonality also play a role in shaping consumption patterns, particularly in tropical and temperate regions where demand peaks during hotter periods. Tourism contributes incremental growth, with travelers adding to consumption in leisure and hospitality channels. Collectively, these dynamics—rising incomes, innovation-led differentiation, health-oriented product development, digital engagement, and improved retail infrastructure—position the global ice cream market for sustained momentum, balancing indulgence with evolving consumer expectations through 2030.
Providing a holistic view of the global ice cream market, this report analyzes historical performance from 2020 to 2024 and projects trends through 2030. It evaluates market size, growth rates, and key segments, uncovering the forces driving change in the sector. With a focus on product type, category, distribution channel and region, the report delivers a detailed analysis to inform strategic planning and market positioning.
The report provides detailed global ice cream market size data in Tons/USD from 2020 to 2030. The core dataset includes historical actuals for the overall market and its sub-segments, alongside forecasts, supplemented with CAGR for both historical and forecast periods. Segmentation covers product type, category, distribution channel and region. By comparing historical and forecast growth rates, high-potential sub-segments can be clearly identified, offering quantitative support for strategic planning.
In addition to market size data, the report also delves into the key factors driving market evolution. Based on industry interviews and authoritative macroeconomic data, the report analyzes the key drivers behind market size fluctuations and outlines future development trends. It integrates insights on innovation, shifts in consumer behavior, and environmental changes to dissect market growth drivers and potential risks. Special focus is placed on high-performing growth areas within sub-markets, as well as opportunities arising from product innovations.
Furthermore, the report delivers a rigorous competitive assessment, tracking market share movements and brand performance among industry participants from 2020 to 2024. It highlights evolving competitive dynamics, consolidation trends, and granular share shifts, empowering stakeholders to benchmark performance and refine differentiation strategies. These evidence-based insights support targeted investment prioritization and long-term strategic planning.
The global ice cream market is structured as follows:
Product type – e.g., artisanal ice cream, frozen yogurt, impulse ice cream, plant-based ice cream, take-home ice cream
Category – e.g., dairy ice cream, water ice cream
Distribution channel – e.g., convenience stores, department stores, discounters, e-commerce, food specialty stores, foodservice channels, forecourts, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, others
Region – e.g., Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, North America
Supporting context includes:
Total population
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Per capita consumption
Consumer spending as a percentage of GDP
These variables enhance understanding of consumption potential and macroeconomic trends affecting the market.
The report features market share data for leading players in the global ice cream sector, offering insights into competitive positioning, brand dominance, and consolidation trends. Key market participants include:
Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd.
Binggrae Co., Ltd.
Blue Bell Creameries Inc
bofrost Dienstleistungs GmbH & Co. KG
China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd.
China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited
Cooperativa de Productores de Leche Dos Pinos R.L.
Danone S.A.
Empresas Carozzi S.A.
Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.
Ferrero International S.A.
Food Union Group
Fortenova Grupa d.d.
Froneri International Limited
General Mills, Inc.
Gini Glaces Sarl
GoTo Foods LLC
Grupo Nutresa S.A.
Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited?(GCMMF)
IFFCO Group
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co.,?Ltd.
Lotte Corporation
Mars, Incorporated
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.
Mondelez International Inc.
Morinaga & Company, Ltd.
Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
NATURA GIDA SAN. ve TIC. A.S.
Nestle S.A.
PPL Koral Sp. J.
Prima Glaces, Sarl
Regal Cream Products Pty. Ltd.
RENNA Group of Companies
Russky Kholod OAO
Shin-Line LLP
Talosto Ltd.
TD Iceberry LLC
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA)
Turkey Hill Dairy (Peak Rock Capital LLC)
Unilever PLC
This section helps stakeholders evaluate market concentration, identify partnership opportunities, and track shifts in leadership.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Global Ice Cream Market – Product Type Analysis
Global Ice Cream Market – Category Analysis
Global Ice Cream Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Global Ice Cream Market – Region Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd.
Binggrae Co., Ltd.
Blue Bell Creameries Inc
bofrost Dienstleistungs GmbH & Co. KG
China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd.
China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited
Cooperativa de Productores de Leche Dos Pinos R.L.
Danone S.A.
Empresas Carozzi S.A.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Global Ice Cream Market 2020-2030
Chart Global Ice Cream Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Global Ice Cream Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Global Ice Cream Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Global Ice Cream Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Global Ice Cream Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Global Ice Cream Market by Category, 2020-2030
Chart Global Ice Cream Market by Category, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Global Ice Cream Market by Category, 2020-2030
Table Global Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Global Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Global Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Global Ice Cream Market by Region, 2020-2030
Chart Global Ice Cream Market by Region, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Global Ice Cream Market by Region, 2020-2030
Table Global Ice Cream Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Global Ice Cream Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Global Ice Cream Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Global Ice Cream Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Global – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Global – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Global – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Global Ice Cream Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Global Ice Cream Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
| Product Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Region | Global |
| Published Date | 2025 |
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