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The Dutch ice cream market is forecast to expand from USD 1.9 billion in 2025 to USD 2.2 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 3.47%. This steady pace of growth is being driven less by volume expansion and more by value gains, as rising prices and the widening appeal of premium offerings reshape consumer behavior. Ice cream consumption, once strongly associated with seasonal impulse purchases, is increasingly becoming a year-round indulgence, positioned not only as a summer refreshment but also as a home dessert or leisure snack.
Consumers in the Netherlands are increasingly seeking to balance indulgence with wellness, prompting a shift toward products that marry sensory appeal with nutritional benefits. Demand is rising for formats with lower calories, natural ingredients, portion control, and functional claims, fueling the growth of frozen yogurt, high-protein variants, and reduced-sugar recipes. This dual emphasis on indulgence and health reflects a broader trend in the Dutch food sector, where consumers are willing to trade up for products that satisfy both enjoyment and lifestyle alignment.
Innovation remains central to sustaining momentum. The appetite for novelty, particularly for exotic flavors and unique taste combinations, is prompting manufacturers to invest in differentiated product lines that go beyond traditional offerings. Alongside flavor innovation, companies are channeling resources into new production technologies and formulations designed to enhance both health credentials and sensory experiences, ensuring relevance in a competitive and evolving market.
Distribution is also undergoing structural change. Although e-commerce still accounts for a modest share of overall sales, it is growing at a faster rate than traditional retail channels. High logistics costs and the impulse-driven nature of the category remain constraints, yet the expansion of rapid home delivery services is beginning to reduce friction in online purchasing. For urban consumers in particular, convenience is reinforcing ice cream’s role as a readily accessible indulgence.
With premiumization, health-conscious reformulation, and digital distribution reshaping consumer expectations, the Dutch ice cream sector is transitioning from a seasonal impulse market to a more stable, year-round growth category. Brands that successfully integrate indulgence, health, and innovation will be best positioned to capture both value expansion and deeper consumer engagement in the years ahead.
Providing a holistic view of the Netherlands 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 and distribution channel, the report delivers a detailed analysis to inform strategic planning and market positioning.
This report provides a structured overview of market data from 2020 to 2030, with figures presented in (Tons/EUR/USD). The core dataset covers the overall market as well as key segments, including actual historical values from 2020 to 2024 and projections for 2025 to 2030. Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGR) are provided for both the historical and forecast periods. Segmentation dimensions include product type, category and distribution channel. By comparing historical and projected growth rates, the report helps identify high-potential sub-segments, offering quantitative support for long-term strategic planning and resource allocation.
In addition to granular market metrics, the report captures the broader structural shifts that define the industry’s trajectory. Using proprietary analysis and cross-referenced economic indicators, it maps the interaction between innovations, policy, and consumption patterns. This enables strategic foresight into future growth zones, disruption risk, and innovation-led differentiation, especially within product-focused and region-specific segments.
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 Netherlands ice cream market is structured as follows:
Product type – e.g., 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, discounters, e-commerce, food specialty stores, foodservice channels, forecourts, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, others
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 study outlines the distribution of market share among key players in the ice cream industry in Netherlands, offering visibility into brand dominance and market leadership. Major participants include:
Baronie-de Heer B.V.
Bieze Food Group B.V.
bofrost Dienstleistungs GmbH & Co. KG
Danone S.A.
Frozen Dutch Ice Cream?and?Sorbets B.V.
General Mills, Inc.
IJspaleis B.V.
Mars, Incorporated
Mondelez International Inc.
Nestle S.A.
Oppo Brothers Ltd.
SAMMONTANA S.p.A.
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
Netherlands Ice Cream Market – Product Type Analysis
Netherlands Ice Cream Market – Category Analysis
Netherlands Ice Cream Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Baronie-de Heer B.V.
Bieze Food Group B.V.
bofrost Dienstleistungs GmbH & Co. KG
Danone S.A.
Frozen Dutch Ice Cream?and?Sorbets B.V.
General Mills, Inc.
IJspaleis B.V.
Mars, Incorporated
Mondelez International Inc.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Netherlands Ice Cream Market 2020-2030
Chart Netherlands Ice Cream Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Netherlands Ice Cream Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Netherlands Ice Cream Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Netherlands Ice Cream Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Netherlands Ice Cream Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Netherlands Ice Cream Market by Category, 2020-2030
Chart Netherlands Ice Cream Market by Category, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Netherlands Ice Cream Market by Category, 2020-2030
Table Netherlands Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Netherlands Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Netherlands Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Netherlands Ice Cream Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Netherlands Ice Cream Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Netherlands Ice Cream Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Netherlands Ice Cream Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Netherlands – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Netherlands – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Netherlands – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Netherlands Ice Cream Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Netherlands Ice Cream Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
| Product Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Published Date | 2025 |
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