Colombia Ice Cream Market 2025

The Colombian ice cream market stands out as one of the most dynamic in Latin America, with consumers exhibiting a strong and consistent demand for ice cream throughout the year. Unlike in many other countries where consumption is heavily influenced by seasonal variations, Colombia’s tropical climate provides a favorable environment for year-round sales, making ice cream a perennial favorite among consumers. This steady demand is further reinforced by the cultural significance of ice cream as both a treat and a refreshing way to cope with the country’s warm weather. As a result, the market has demonstrated resilience even in the face of economic challenges, maintaining its appeal across diverse consumer segments.

In recent years, the market has faced upward pressure on unit prices due to a combination of factors, including persistently high inflation rates, the introduction of a sugary drinks tax, and rising operational costs exacerbated by low dairy production levels. Despite these price increases, ice cream has retained its popularity as an affordable indulgence and a means of cooling down, underscoring its entrenched position in Colombian consumer habits. This resilience is expected to drive growth in 2024, with retail value sales projected to achieve double-digit growth despite the inflationary environment. The ability of ice cream to maintain its appeal amid rising costs highlights its unique role as a versatile product that caters to both indulgence and practicality.

Innovation and the growing demand for healthier options are likely to shape consumer preferences in the forecast period. While indulgence remains a key driver of ice cream consumption, there is a noticeable shift toward products that align with dietary considerations, such as reduced sugar, lower calorie content, and cleaner ingredient profiles. Additionally, the nascent but growing trend of veganism is beginning to influence the market, with vegan ice cream options gaining traction among health-conscious and ethically minded consumers. Although still in its early stages, the vegan ice cream segment shows promising momentum, reflecting broader global trends toward plant-based alternatives. Manufacturers that can successfully innovate to meet these evolving consumer demands while maintaining the indulgent appeal of ice cream will be well-positioned to capture growth opportunities in this competitive market.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Colombia ice cream market, combining historical data from 2020 to 2024 with forward-looking projections through 2030. It examines market size, growth rates, and key trends, offering a detailed perspective on the industry’s evolution. The analysis is structured across critical dimensions, including type, product type, ingredient and distribution channel, enabling stakeholders to identify opportunities and make informed strategic decisions.

Market Segmentation

The segmentation of the Colombia ice cream market is outlined below:
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, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, grocery stores, foodservice channels, others

The ice cream market in the Colombia is segmented by type, product type, ingredient and distribution channel. By type, it includes 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 cover fats and oils, milk, sweeteners, and others. Distribution channel segmentation includes convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, grocery stores, foodservice channels, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The report highlights leading companies in the ice cream market, including Quala S.A., P.C.A. Productora Y Comercializadora De Alimentos S.A.S., New Brands SA , Grupo Nutresa S.A., Comercial Allan S.A.S and Colombina SA. This report presents an extensive analysis of major entities in the ice cream market, focusing on their performance from 2020 to 2024. Findings showcase changes in market share, recognizing both long-standing leaders and new challengers.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Colombia Ice Cream Market – Type Analysis
Colombia Ice Cream Market – Product Type Analysis
Colombia Ice Cream Market – Ingredient Analysis
Colombia Ice Cream Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Quala S.A.
P.C.A. Productora Y Comercializadora De Alimentos S.A.S.
New Brands SA
Grupo Nutresa S.A.
Comercial Allan S.A.S
Colombina SA
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

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

Companies Mentioned

Quala S.A.
P.C.A. Productora Y Comercializadora De Alimentos S.A.S.
New Brands SA
Grupo Nutresa S.A.
Comercial Allan S.A.S
Colombina SA