
Europe Ice Cream Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Description
The Europe ice cream market size reached approximately USD 19.51 Billion in 2024. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.20% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 29.44 Billion by 2034.
Key Trends in the Market
Ice cream refers to frozen desserts containing milk, sugar, cream, and flavourings, among others. It is prepared by combining liquid ingredients such as cream, syrups, and milk under constant agitation and heat. The liquid ingredients are then combined with dry ingredients including stabilisers, powdered milk, and sugar to form a mixture.
The EMR’s report titled “Europe Ice Cream Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Flavour:
Chocolate flavour is anticipated to account for a significant Europe ice cream market share. This growth can be attributed to the ability of chocolates to trigger the release of serotonin and endorphins in the body. Furthermore, chocolate also contains phenylethylamine, a mild mood enhancer. Chocolate also contains natural chemicals that aid in providing protection against stroke and cardiovascular diseases. The presence of high amounts of flavourings and fats enhances the taste of the ice cream, resulting in their increased consumption.
Market Share by Type
Artisanal ice cream is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years in Europe. This growth can be attributed to the utilisation of natural ingredients in the preparation of the ice cream and its stabiliser, emulsifier, and preservative free nature. The availability of artisanal ice creams in a wide range of unique and conventional flavours is boosting the Europe ice cream market demand. The availability of exciting blends and vegan choices is further increasing the popularity of the product among food enthusiasts and lactose intolerant individuals.
Competitive Landscape
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.
Unilever plc
Unilever plc, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, is one of the leading producers of consumer-packaged goods. The products provided by the company include ice cream, breakfast cereal, bottled water, cleaning agents, and healthcare and hygiene products, among others.
Nestlé S.A.
Nestlé S.A., headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, is a food and beverage company dedicated towards enhancing the quality of life of individuals across the globe. The company is known for manufacturing bottled water, ice cream, pet food, and breakfast cereals, among others.
General Mills, Inc.
General Mills, Inc., headquartered in Minnesota, United States, is a food manufacturing company involved in the production of ice creams, baking mixes, refrigerated dough, yoghurt, pizza, snack foods, and breakfast cereals, among others.
Other Europe ice cream market key players include Froneri International Limited, BR IP Holder LLC, DMK GROUP, Ice Cream Factory, Sammontana S.p.A., and Mackie’s Ltd, among others.
Key Trends in the Market
Ice cream refers to frozen desserts containing milk, sugar, cream, and flavourings, among others. It is prepared by combining liquid ingredients such as cream, syrups, and milk under constant agitation and heat. The liquid ingredients are then combined with dry ingredients including stabilisers, powdered milk, and sugar to form a mixture.
- Increased spendings upon indulgent treats such as ice creams owing to rising disposable incomes is bolstering the Europe ice cream market growth. Ice creams are rich in fats and proteins, both helpful in elevating mood. The presence of amino acids such as tryptophan in ice creams promotes the production of serotonin that provides a feeling of wellbeing, calm, and satisfaction.
- The rising availability of vegan, fat free, and sugar free ice creams in various regions across Europe is providing lucrative growth opportunities to the market. The consumption of vegan ice cream is increasing in the region owing to growing prevalence of lactose intolerance. Whereas the consumption of fat and sugar free ice creams is increasing owing to rising health concerns.
- Technological enhancements in the dairy industry coupled with availability of ice creams in different forms including brick, tub, stick, cup, and cone, among others is supporting the market expansion. Furthermore, rising investments by the key players of the market towards the development of novel flavours is increasing the product demand in Europe.
The EMR’s report titled “Europe Ice Cream Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Flavour:
- Chocolate
- Fruit
- Vanilla
- Others
- Impulse Ice Cream
- Take-Home Ice Cream
- Artisanal Ice Cream
- Cup
- Stick
- Cone
- Brick
- Tub
- Others
- Food Service
- Retail
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- Ice Cream Parlour
- Online
- Others
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Austria
- Others
Chocolate flavour is anticipated to account for a significant Europe ice cream market share. This growth can be attributed to the ability of chocolates to trigger the release of serotonin and endorphins in the body. Furthermore, chocolate also contains phenylethylamine, a mild mood enhancer. Chocolate also contains natural chemicals that aid in providing protection against stroke and cardiovascular diseases. The presence of high amounts of flavourings and fats enhances the taste of the ice cream, resulting in their increased consumption.
Market Share by Type
Artisanal ice cream is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years in Europe. This growth can be attributed to the utilisation of natural ingredients in the preparation of the ice cream and its stabiliser, emulsifier, and preservative free nature. The availability of artisanal ice creams in a wide range of unique and conventional flavours is boosting the Europe ice cream market demand. The availability of exciting blends and vegan choices is further increasing the popularity of the product among food enthusiasts and lactose intolerant individuals.
Competitive Landscape
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.
Unilever plc
Unilever plc, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, is one of the leading producers of consumer-packaged goods. The products provided by the company include ice cream, breakfast cereal, bottled water, cleaning agents, and healthcare and hygiene products, among others.
Nestlé S.A.
Nestlé S.A., headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, is a food and beverage company dedicated towards enhancing the quality of life of individuals across the globe. The company is known for manufacturing bottled water, ice cream, pet food, and breakfast cereals, among others.
General Mills, Inc.
General Mills, Inc., headquartered in Minnesota, United States, is a food manufacturing company involved in the production of ice creams, baking mixes, refrigerated dough, yoghurt, pizza, snack foods, and breakfast cereals, among others.
Other Europe ice cream market key players include Froneri International Limited, BR IP Holder LLC, DMK GROUP, Ice Cream Factory, Sammontana S.p.A., and Mackie’s Ltd, among others.
Table of Contents
175 Pages
- 1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
- 1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
- 1.3 Key Demand Drivers
- 1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
- 1.5 Industry Best Practices
- 1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
- 1.7 Industry Outlook
- 2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
- 2.1 Market Trends
- 2.2 Key Verticals
- 2.3 Key Countries
- 2.4 Supplier Power
- 2.5 Buyer Power
- 2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
- 2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
- 3 Economic Summary
- 3.1 GDP Outlook
- 3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
- 3.3 Inflation Trends
- 3.4 Democracy Index
- 3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
- 3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
- 3.7 Population Outlook
- 3.8 Urbanisation Trends
- 4 Country Risk Profiles
- 4.1 Country Risk
- 4.2 Business Climate
- 5 Global Ice Cream Market Overview
- 5.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 5.2 Global Ice Cream Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 5.3 Global Ice Cream Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 5.4 Global Ice Cream Market Share by Region
- 5.4.1 North America
- 5.4.2 Europe
- 5.4.3 Asia Pacific
- 5.4.4 Latin America
- 5.4.5 Middle East and Africa
- 6 Europe Ice Cream Market Overview
- 6.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 6.2 Europe Ice Cream Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 6.3 Europe Ice Cream Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 7 Europe Ice Cream Market by Flavour
- 7.1 Chocolate
- 7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.2 Fruit
- 7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.3 Vanilla
- 7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.4 Others
- 8 Europe Ice Cream Market by Type
- 8.1 Impulse Ice Cream
- 8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.2 Take-Home Ice Cream
- 8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.3 Artisanal Ice Cream
- 8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9 Europe Ice Cream Market by Product
- 9.1 Cup
- 9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.2 Stick
- 9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.3 Cone
- 9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.4 Brick
- 9.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.5 Tub
- 9.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.6 Others
- 10 Europe Ice Cream Market by Application
- 10.1 Food Service
- 10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.2 Retail
- 10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 11 Europe Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel
- 11.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- 11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 11.2 Convenience Stores
- 11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 11.3 Ice Cream Parlour
- 11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 11.4 Online
- 11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 11.5 Others
- 12 Europe Ice Cream Market by Country
- 12.1 United Kingdom
- 12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 12.2 Germany
- 12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 12.3 France
- 12.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 12.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 12.4 Italy
- 12.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 12.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 12.5 Spain
- 12.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 12.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 12.6 Switzerland
- 12.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 12.6.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 12.7 Austria
- 12.7.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 12.7.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 12.8 Others
- 13 Market Dynamics
- 13.1 SWOT Analysis
- 13.1.1 Strengths
- 13.1.2 Weaknesses
- 13.1.3 Opportunities
- 13.1.4 Threats
- 13.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 13.2.1 Supplier’s Power
- 13.2.2 Buyer’s Power
- 13.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 13.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
- 13.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 13.3 Key Indicators for Demand
- 13.4 Key Indicators for Price
- 14 Value Chain Analysis
- 15 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code – 215)
- 15.1 Major Exporting Countries
- 15.1.1 By Value
- 15.1.2 By Volume
- 15.2 Major Importing Countries
- 15.2.1 By Value
- 15.2.2 By Volume
- 16 Price Analysis
- 17 Competitive Landscape
- 17.1 Supplier Selection
- 17.2 Key Global Players
- 17.3 Key Regional Players
- 17.4 Key Player Strategies
- 17.5 Company Profiles
- 17.5.1 Unilever plc
- 17.5.1.1 Company Overview
- 17.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.5.1.4 Certifications
- 17.5.2 Nestlé S.A.
- 17.5.2.1 Company Overview
- 17.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.5.2.4 Certifications
- 17.5.3 General Mills, Inc.
- 17.5.3.1 Company Overview
- 17.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.5.3.4 Certifications
- 17.5.4 Froneri International Limited
- 17.5.4.1 Company Overview
- 17.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.5.4.4 Certifications
- 17.5.5 BR IP Holder LLC
- 17.5.5.1 Company Overview
- 17.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.5.5.4 Certifications
- 17.5.6 DMK GROUP
- 17.5.6.1 Company Overview
- 17.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.5.6.4 Certifications
- 17.5.7 Ice Cream Factory
- 17.5.7.1 Company Overview
- 17.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.5.7.4 Certifications
- 17.5.8 Sammontana S.p.A.
- 17.5.8.1 Company Overview
- 17.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.5.8.4 Certifications
- 17.5.9 Mackie’s Ltd
- 17.5.9.1 Company Overview
- 17.5.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.5.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.5.9.4 Certifications
- 17.5.10 Others
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