Global Ice Cream Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025
Description
Research Summary
Ice cream is a popular frozen dessert characterized by its creamy texture and sweet flavor. It is typically made from a mixture of milk or cream, sugar, and flavorings. The mixture is churned to incorporate air, creating a smooth and light texture. Additional ingredients such as fruits, nuts, chocolate, or swirls of syrup are often added to enhance the flavor and texture. The mixture is then frozen to a temperature below the freezing point of water to achieve the characteristic solid yet scoopable consistency of ice cream. Ice cream comes in a wide variety of flavors and styles, ranging from classic vanilla and chocolate to more exotic options, catering to diverse taste preferences. It is enjoyed in cones, cups, or as an accompaniment to various desserts, making it a beloved treat worldwide.
According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Ice Cream market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.
The major global manufacturers of Ice Cream include Unilever, Nestlé, Lotte Confectionary, Dean Foods, General Mills, Mars, Yili Group, Morinaga, Meiji, Mengniu, Turkey Hill, Blue Bell Creameries, Amul etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Ice Cream. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Ice Cream market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Ice Cream market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Ice Cream industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Ice Cream Include:
Unilever
Nestlé
Lotte Confectionary
Dean Foods
General Mills
Mars
Yili Group
Morinaga
Meiji
Mengniu
Turkey Hill
Blue Bell Creameries
Amul
Ice Cream Product Segment Include:
Soft Ice Cream
Hard Ice Cream
Ice Cream Product Application Include:
Commercial
Residential
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends
Chapter 2: Global Ice Cream Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Ice Cream Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Ice Cream Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Ice Cream Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis
Chapter 6: North America Ice Cream Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 7: Europe Ice Cream Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 8: China Ice Cream Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Ice Cream Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 10: Latin America Ice Cream Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Ice Cream Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 12: Global Ice Cream Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)
Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers
Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources
Ice cream is a popular frozen dessert characterized by its creamy texture and sweet flavor. It is typically made from a mixture of milk or cream, sugar, and flavorings. The mixture is churned to incorporate air, creating a smooth and light texture. Additional ingredients such as fruits, nuts, chocolate, or swirls of syrup are often added to enhance the flavor and texture. The mixture is then frozen to a temperature below the freezing point of water to achieve the characteristic solid yet scoopable consistency of ice cream. Ice cream comes in a wide variety of flavors and styles, ranging from classic vanilla and chocolate to more exotic options, catering to diverse taste preferences. It is enjoyed in cones, cups, or as an accompaniment to various desserts, making it a beloved treat worldwide.
According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Ice Cream market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.
The major global manufacturers of Ice Cream include Unilever, Nestlé, Lotte Confectionary, Dean Foods, General Mills, Mars, Yili Group, Morinaga, Meiji, Mengniu, Turkey Hill, Blue Bell Creameries, Amul etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Ice Cream. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Ice Cream market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Ice Cream market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Ice Cream industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Ice Cream Include:
Unilever
Nestlé
Lotte Confectionary
Dean Foods
General Mills
Mars
Yili Group
Morinaga
Meiji
Mengniu
Turkey Hill
Blue Bell Creameries
Amul
Ice Cream Product Segment Include:
Soft Ice Cream
Hard Ice Cream
Ice Cream Product Application Include:
Commercial
Residential
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends
Chapter 2: Global Ice Cream Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Ice Cream Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Ice Cream Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Ice Cream Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis
Chapter 6: North America Ice Cream Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 7: Europe Ice Cream Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 8: China Ice Cream Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Ice Cream Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 10: Latin America Ice Cream Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Ice Cream Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 12: Global Ice Cream Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)
Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers
Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources
Table of Contents
170 Pages
- 1 Ice Cream Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition and Statistical Scope
- 1.2 Ice Cream Product by Type
- 1.2.1 Soft Ice Cream
- 1.2.2 Hard Ice Cream
- 1.3 Ice Cream Product by Application
- 1.3.1 Commercial
- 1.3.2 Residential
- 1.4 Global Ice Cream Market Revenue and Sales Analysis
- 1.4.1 Global Ice Cream Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.2 Global Ice Cream Market Sales Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.3 Global Ice Cream Market Sales Price Trend Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.5 Ice Cream Industry Trends and Innovation
- 1.5.1 Ice Cream Industry Trends and Innovation
- 1.5.2 Ice Cream Market Drivers and Challenges
- 2 Ice Cream Market PESTEL Analysis
- 2.1 Political Factors Analysis
- 2.2 Economic Factors Analysis
- 2.3 Social Factors Analysis
- 2.4 Technological Factors Analysis
- 2.5 Environmental Factors Analysis
- 2.6 Legal Factors Analysis
- 3 Ice Cream Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.1 Competitive Rivalry
- 3.2 Threat of New Entrants
- 3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 4 Global Ice Cream Market Analysis by Regions
- 4.1 Global Ice Cream Overall Market: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 4.2 Global Ice Cream Revenue and Forecast Analysis (2020-2032)
- 4.2.1 Global Ice Cream Revenue and Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
- 4.2.2 Global Ice Cream Revenue Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
- 4.3 Global Ice Cream Sales and Forecast Analysis (2020-2032)
- 4.3.1 Global Ice Cream Sales and Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
- 4.3.2 Global Ice Cream Sales Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
- 4.4 Global Ice Cream Sales Price Trend Analysis (2020-2032)
- 5 Global Ice Cream Market Size by Type and Application
- 5.1 Global Ice Cream Market Size by Type
- 5.1.1 Global Ice Cream Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 5.1.2 Global Ice Cream Sales and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 5.2 Global Ice Cream Market Size by Application
- 5.2.1 Global Ice Cream Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
- 5.2.2 Global Ice Cream Sales and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
- 6 North America
- 6.1 North America Ice Cream Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 6.2 North America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 6.3 North America Ice Cream Market Size by Type
- 6.3.1 North America Ice Cream Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 6.3.2 North America Ice Cream Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 6.4 North America Ice Cream Market Size by Application
- 6.4.1 North America Ice Cream Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 6.4.2 North America Ice Cream Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 6.5 North America Ice Cream Market Size by Country
- 6.5.1 US
- 6.5.2 Canada
- 7 Europe
- 7.1 Europe Ice Cream Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 7.2 Europe Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 7.3 Europe Ice Cream Market Size by Type
- 7.3.1 Europe Ice Cream Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 7.3.2 Europe Ice Cream Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 7.4 Europe Ice Cream Market Size by Application
- 7.4.1 Europe Ice Cream Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 7.4.2 Europe Ice Cream Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 7.5 Europe Ice Cream Market Size by Country
- 7.5.1 Germany
- 7.5.2 France
- 7.5.3 United Kingdom
- 7.5.4 Italy
- 7.5.5 Spain
- 7.5.6 Benelux
- 8 China
- 8.1 China Ice Cream Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 8.2 China Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 8.3 China Ice Cream Market Size by Type
- 8.3.1 China Ice Cream Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 8.3.2 China Ice Cream Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 8.4 China Ice Cream Market Size by Application
- 8.4.1 China Ice Cream Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 8.4.2 China Ice Cream Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 9 APAC (excl. China)
- 9.1 APAC (excl. China) Ice Cream Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 9.2 APAC (excl. China) Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 9.3 APAC (excl. China) Ice Cream Market Size by Type
- 9.3.1 APAC (excl. China) Ice Cream Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 9.3.2 APAC (excl. China) Ice Cream Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 9.4 APAC (excl. China) Ice Cream Market Size by Application
- 9.4.1 APAC (excl. China) Ice Cream Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 9.4.2 APAC (excl. China) Ice Cream Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 9.5 APAC (excl. China) Ice Cream Market Size by Country
- 9.5.1 Japan
- 9.5.2 South Korea
- 9.5.3 India
- 9.5.4 Australia
- 9.5.5 Southeast Asia
- 10 Latin America
- 10.1 Latin America Ice Cream Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 10.2 Latin America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 10.3 Latin America Ice Cream Market Size by Type
- 10.3.1 Latin America Ice Cream Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 10.3.2 Latin America Ice Cream Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 10.4 Latin America Ice Cream Market Size by Application
- 10.4.1 Latin America Ice Cream Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 10.4.2 Latin America Ice Cream Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 10.5 Latin America Ice Cream Market Size by Country
- 10.6 Latin America Ice Cream Market Size by Country
- 10.6.1 Mexico
- 10.6.2 Brazil
- 11 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1 Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Size by Type
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 11.4 Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Size by Application
- 11.4.1 Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 11.4.2 Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 11.5 Middle East Ice Cream Market Size by Country
- 11.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 11.5.2 South Africa
- 12 Competition by Manufacturers
- 12.1 Global Ice Cream Market Sales, Revenue and Price by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.1.1 Global Ice Cream Market Sales by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.1.2 Global Ice Cream Market Revenue by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.1.3 Global Ice Cream Average Sales Price by Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.2 Ice Cream Competitive Landscape Analysis and Market Dynamic
- 12.2.1 Ice Cream Competitive Landscape Analysis
- 12.2.2 Global Key Manufacturers Headquarter Location and Key Area Sales
- 12.2.3 Market Dynamic
- 13 Key Companies Analysis
- 13.1 Unilever
- 13.1.1 Unilever Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.1.2 Unilever Ice Cream Product Portfolio
- 13.1.3 Unilever Ice Cream Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.2 Nestlé
- 13.2.1 Nestlé Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.2.2 Nestlé Ice Cream Product Portfolio
- 13.2.3 Nestlé Ice Cream Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.3 Lotte Confectionary
- 13.3.1 Lotte Confectionary Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.3.2 Lotte Confectionary Ice Cream Product Portfolio
- 13.3.3 Lotte Confectionary Ice Cream Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.4 Dean Foods
- 13.4.1 Dean Foods Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.4.2 Dean Foods Ice Cream Product Portfolio
- 13.4.3 Dean Foods Ice Cream Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.5 General Mills
- 13.5.1 General Mills Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.5.2 General Mills Ice Cream Product Portfolio
- 13.5.3 General Mills Ice Cream Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.6 Mars
- 13.6.1 Mars Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.6.2 Mars Ice Cream Product Portfolio
- 13.6.3 Mars Ice Cream Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.7 Yili Group
- 13.7.1 Yili Group Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.7.2 Yili Group Ice Cream Product Portfolio
- 13.7.3 Yili Group Ice Cream Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.8 Morinaga
- 13.8.1 Morinaga Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.8.2 Morinaga Ice Cream Product Portfolio
- 13.8.3 Morinaga Ice Cream Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.9 Meiji
- 13.9.1 Meiji Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.9.2 Meiji Ice Cream Product Portfolio
- 13.9.3 Meiji Ice Cream Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.10 Mengniu
- 13.10.1 Mengniu Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.10.2 Mengniu Ice Cream Product Portfolio
- 13.10.3 Mengniu Ice Cream Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.11 Turkey Hill
- 13.11.1 Turkey Hill Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.11.2 Turkey Hill Ice Cream Product Portfolio
- 13.11.3 Turkey Hill Ice Cream Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.12 Blue Bell Creameries
- 13.12.1 Blue Bell Creameries Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.12.2 Blue Bell Creameries Ice Cream Product Portfolio
- 13.12.3 Blue Bell Creameries Ice Cream Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.13 Amul
- 13.13.1 Amul Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.13.2 Amul Ice Cream Product Portfolio
- 13.13.3 Amul Ice Cream Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 14 Industry Chain Analysis
- 14.1 Ice Cream Industry Chain Analysis
- 14.2 Ice Cream Industry Raw Material and Suppliers Analysis
- 14.2.1 Ice Cream Key Raw Material Supply Analysis
- 14.2.2 Raw Material Suppliers and Contact Information
- 14.3 Ice Cream Typical Downstream Customers
- 14.4 Ice Cream Sales Channel Analysis
- 15 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 16 Methodology and Data Source
- 16.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 16.2 Research Scope
- 16.3 Benchmarks and Assumptions
- 16.4 Date Source
- 16.4.1 Primary Sources
- 16.4.2 Secondary Sources
- 16.5 Data Cross Validation
- 16.6 Disclaimer
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