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Gelato Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Source (Dairy, Plant), By Flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Fruits & Berries), By Production Method, By Packaging, By Distribution Channel, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033

Publisher Grand View Research
Published Dec 03, 2025
Length 100 Pages
SKU # GV20724008

Description

Gelato Market Summary

The global gelato market size was estimated at USD 23.48 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 36.22 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2025 to 2033. The market growth is driven by a stronger consumer preference for artisanal and premium desserts emphasizing authentic Italian recipes, natural ingredients, and rich textures. As consumers seek indulgent and high-quality dessert experiences, gelato is a preferred choice across developed and emerging regions.

The rising focus on health and wellness has further reshaped market dynamics and prompted a gradual shift in consumer preferences toward more nutritious indulgences. Many consumers opt for low-sugar, dairy-free, and vegan gelato alternatives that align with balanced and sustainable lifestyles. This trend is particularly evident among younger and urban populations, who actively seek desserts that combine taste with health benefits. In response, brands reformulate their products with natural sweeteners, plant-based ingredients, and fewer additives to meet evolving expectations. For instance, in February 2023, Valsoia introduced a new line of plant-based gelato flavors in Italy and expanded its dairy-free portfolio to meet rising consumer demand for premium vegan desserts. Such product innovations reflect the broader industry movement toward functional and clean-label formulations and reinforce the stronger appeal of healthier and ethically produced gelato worldwide.

In addition, expanding gelato cafes, boutique parlors, and retail chains across global markets has enhanced accessibility and visibility. Leading producers now adopt franchise models, region-specific flavor innovation, and eco-friendly packaging to strengthen brand positioning. The growing cultural influence of Italian cuisine and the strong appeal of experiential dessert consumption continue to accelerate the growth of the gelato industry.

Global Gelato Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global gelato market report on the basis of source, flavor, production method, packaging, distribution channel and region:
  • Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Dairy-based
  • Plant-based
  • Flavor Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Vanilla
  • Chocolate
  • Fruits & Berries
  • Nuts
  • Others
  • Production Method Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Industrial Gelato
  • Artisanal Gelato
  • Packaging Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Impulse packaging
  • Take-home packaging
  • Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Food Service
  • Retail
  • Offline
  • Online
  • Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Southeast Asia
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE
  • Central & South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
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Table of Contents

100 Pages
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Materials & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Source Outlook
2.3. Flavor Outlook
2.4. Production Method Outlook
2.5. Packaging Outlook
2.6. Distribution Channel Outlook
2.7. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Global Gelato Market Variables and Trends
3.1. Market Introduction
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Raw Material Trends & Outlook
3.2.2. Retail/Sales Channel Analysis
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.3.3. Market Opportunities
3.3.4. Market Challenges
3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
3.4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5. Market Entry Strategies
Chapter 4. Global Gelato Market: Consumer Behavior Analysis
4.1. Demographic Analysis
4.2. Consumer Trends & Preferences
4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decisions
4.4. Consumer Product Adoption
4.5. Observations & Recommendations
Chapter 5. Global Gelato Market: Source Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Global Gelato Market, By Source: Key Takeaways
5.2. Source Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.3.1. Dairy-based
5.3.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.3.2. Plant-based
5.3.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Global Gelato Market: Flavor Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Global Gelato Market, By Flavor: Key Takeaways
6.2. Flavor Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Flavor, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.3.1. Vanilla
6.3.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.3.2. Chocolate
6.3.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.3.3. Fruits & Berries
6.3.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.3.4. Nuts
6.3.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.3.5. Others
6.3.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Global Gelato Market: Production Method Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Global Gelato Market, By Production Method: Key Takeaways
7.2. Production Method Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
7.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Production Method, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.3.1. Industrial Gelato
7.3.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.3.2. Artisanal Gelato
7.3.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Global Gelato Market: Packaging Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Global Gelato Market, By Packaging: Key Takeaways
8.2. Packaging Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
8.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Packaging, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.3.1. Impulse Packaging
8.3.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.3.2. Take-home Packaging
8.3.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Global Gelato Market: Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. Global Gelato Market, By Distribution Channel: Key Takeaways
9.2. Distribution Channel Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
9.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Distribution Channel, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.1. Retail
9.3.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.1.1.1. Offline
9.3.1.1.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.1.1.2. Online
9.3.1.1.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.2. Food Service
9.3.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 10. Global Gelato Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
10.1. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
10.2. North America
10.2.1. U.S.
10.2.1.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.2.1.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.2.2. Canada
10.2.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.2.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.2.3. Mexico
10.2.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.2.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.3. Europe
10.3.1. Germany
10.3.1.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.3.1.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.3.2. U.K.
10.3.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.3.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.3.3. France
10.3.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.3.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.3.4. Italy
10.3.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.3.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.3.5. Spain
10.3.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.3.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.4. Asia Pacific
10.4.1. China
10.4.1.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.4.1.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.4.2. India
10.4.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.4.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.4.3. Japan
10.4.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.4.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.4.4. South Korea
10.4.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.4.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.4.5. Australia & New Zealand
10.4.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.4.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.4.6. Southeast Asia
10.4.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.4.6.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.5. Middle East & Africa
10.5.1. Saudi Arabia
10.5.1.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.5.1.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.5.2. South Africa
10.5.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.5.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.5.3. UAE
10.5.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.5.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.6. Central & South America
10.6.1. Brazil
10.6.1.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.6.1.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.6.2. Argentina
10.6.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
10.6.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 11. Global Gelato Market: Competitive Analysis
11.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis by Key Market Participants
11.2. Company Categorization
11.3. Participant’s Overview
11.4. Financial Performance
11.5. Product Benchmarking
11.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
11.7. Company Heat Map Analysis, 2024
11.8. Strategy Mapping
11.9. Company Profiles
11.9.1. Unilever PLC
11.9.1.1. Company Overview
11.9.1.2. Financial Performance
11.9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
11.9.2. Amorino
11.9.2.1. Company Overview
11.9.2.2. Financial Performance
11.9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
11.9.3. Gelatissimo
11.9.3.1. Company Overview
11.9.3.2. Financial Performance
11.9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
11.9.4. SAMMONTANA Italia S.p.A.
11.9.4.1. Company Overview
11.9.4.2. Financial Performance
11.9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
11.9.5. Crosta Mollica
11.9.5.1. Company Overview
11.9.5.2. Financial Performance
11.9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
11.9.6. Righteous Gelato Ltd.
11.9.6.1. Company Overview
11.9.6.2. Financial Performance
11.9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
11.9.7. Hackney Gelato
11.9.7.1. Company Overview
11.9.7.2. Financial Performance
11.9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
11.9.8. Baskin-Robbins, Inc.
11.9.8.1. Company Overview
11.9.8.2. Financial Performance
11.9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
11.9.9. Uli's Gelato
11.9.9.1. Company Overview
11.9.9.2. Financial Performance
11.9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
11.9.10. G.S. Gelato & Desserts, Inc.
11.9.10.1. Company Overview
11.9.10.2. Financial Performance
11.9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9.10.4. Strategic Initiatives

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