Cambodia Ice Cream Market 2025

Cambodia’s ice cream market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of approximately 7.2% over the coming years, fueled by a confluence of demographic, economic, and health-conscious trends. A growing emphasis on food safety, spurred by recent cholera outbreaks and waterborne disease risks, is accelerating the shift from informal street vendors to formal retail channels. While inflationary pressures may temporarily slow this transition, heightened hygiene awareness is expected to reignite demand for packaged, branded products as consumers prioritize safer consumption practices – a trend bolstered by improving urban infrastructure and distribution networks across modern and traditional grocery outlets.

The market’s growth is further underpinned by Cambodia’s youthful population, with nearly 65% under the age of 30, driving demand for indulgent treats. Rising urbanization and disposable incomes are enhancing accessibility to dairy-based ice cream, previously considered a luxury. Domestic production scaling and cold chain advancements are reducing costs, making premium offerings more affordable. Concurrently, flavor innovation has emerged as a critical battleground for brands seeking differentiation. Producers are experimenting with unconventional combinations – such as durian-infused or pandan-coconut blends – to cater to increasingly sophisticated palates and capitalize on Cambodia’s cultural affinity for bold, tropical flavors.

Challenges persist, including price sensitivity among lower-income consumers and reliance on imported dairy inputs. However, the convergence of health-driven formalization, demographic tailwinds, and culinary experimentation positions Cambodia’s ice cream sector for structural growth. Success will hinge on balancing affordability with premiumization, while leveraging localized flavor profiles and robust distribution to capture both urban and emerging rural demand.

Focused on delivering actionable insights, this report explores the Cambodia ice cream market, analyzing historical performance from 2020 to 2024 and providing forecasts up to 2030. It assesses market size, growth dynamics, and segment-specific trends, highlighting the factors driving change in the industry. By breaking down the market into type, product type, ingredient and distribution channel, the report equips decision-makers with a clear understanding of the competitive landscape and growth potential.

Market Segmentation

The following outlines the segmentation of the Cambodia ice cream market:
Type: dairy ice cream, water ice cream
Product type: impulse ice creams, take-home ice creams
Ingredient: fats and oils, milk, sweeteners, others
Distribution channel: supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, others

The segmentation of the Cambodia ice cream market type, product type, ingredient and distribution channel. The categorization of the market by type includes dairy ice cream, and water ice cream. Product type segments encompass impulse ice creams, and take-home ice creams. Ingredient segments are categorized into fats and oils, milk, sweeteners, and others. Distribution channel segmentation includes supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The market features leading players such as Unilever PLC, Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, Nestle S.A. and Chomthana Co. Ltd. This report delivers an in-depth examination of leading companies in the ice cream sector, analyzing their performance from 2020 to 2024. The results indicate changes in market share, emphasizing both established leaders and new entrants.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Cambodia Ice Cream Market – Type Analysis
Cambodia Ice Cream Market – Product Type Analysis
Cambodia Ice Cream Market – Ingredient Analysis
Cambodia Ice Cream Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Unilever PLC
Thai Beverage Public Company Limited
Nestle S.A.
Chomthana Co., Ltd.
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

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

Companies Mentioned

Unilever PLC
Thai Beverage Public Company Limited
Nestle S.A.
Chomthana Co., Ltd.