Global Artisanal Ice Cream Market 2025-2035
Description
Global Artisanal Ice Cream Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Flavor (Chocolate, Fruits, and Others), and by Distribution Channel (Mass Merchandisers, Specialty Stores, Convenience Stores, and Online), Forecast Period (2025-2035)
Industry Outlook
Artisanal ice cream market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period (2025-2035). Market expansion is growing owing to the increase in preference of customers for premium, natural, and hand-crafted ice cream products. Owing to this, the demand for organic ingredients with a variety of unique flavors available, and dairy-free alternatives is aiming to cater to evolving dietary preferences and health-conscious consumers in the particular market. Certainly, connecting innovation in production methods, aiming for small-batch processing, and locally sourced ingredients is transforming the industry. These innovations in the market help the market players and the industry to address key challenges, including shifting raw-material costs, shelf-life limitations, and the need for sustainable packaging solutions.
Segmental Outlook
The global artisanal ice cream market is segmented based on flavor and distribution channels. Based on the flavor, the market is segmented into chocolate, fruits, and others. Further, based on distribution channels, the market is sub-segmented into mass merchandisers, specialty stores, convenience stores, and online. Based on the distribution channel, the specialty store sub-segment is projected to maintain a significant market share. Based on the distribution channel, the specialty store sub-segment is projected to maintain a significant market share owing to the growing consumer preference for premium and handcrafted ice cream products with a wide variety of unique flavors. These dedicated retail outlets provide a variety of unique flavors and high-quality ingredients, offering a special purchasing experience that increases brand loyalty, availability, and customer engagement.
The Chocolate Sub-Segment among flavors is anticipated to drive the Market Expansion of the Global Artisanal Ice Cream Market.
The chocolate sub-segment is estimated to play an important part in the growth of the global artisanal ice cream market during the forecast period. The demand for premium chocolate flavors, including dark chocolate, single-origin cocoa, and innovative combinations such as sea-salt caramel and chili chocolate, is driving the expansion of the market. These flavor developments provide evolving consumer preferences for indulgent yet high-quality ingredients. The increasing use of ethically sourced cocoa, organic ingredients, and reduced-sugar formulations has further boosted demand for chocolate-based artisanal ice creams. For instance, in February 2025, Norwegian chocolatier Vigdis Rosenkilde’s 70% cacao Quellouno bar, made from Chuncho cacao in Peru, was named the best dark chocolate. This award shows that more people value high-quality, ethically sourced chocolate, which is helping boost the popularity of chocolate flavors in the artisanal ice cream market.
Regional Outlook
The global artisanal ice cream market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Russia, and Others), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, ASEAN Countries, Australia & New Zealand and Others), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East &Africa, and Latin America).In the regional outlook, North America is expected to dominate the market for global artisanal ice cream due to the widespread adoption of premium ingredients, innovative flavors, and organic dairy products. These factors enable artisanal ice cream brands to cater to evolving consumer preferences, enhancing product quality, market demand, and brand differentiation.
The Asia-Pacific Region is Expected to Grow at a Significant CAGR in the Global Artisanal Ice Cream Market
In all regions, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at a substantial rate with the highest CAGR among all the regional segments during the forecast period. The regional expansion is driven by growth in demand for premium and unique varieties of ice cream flavors, increasing disposable incomes, and growth in urbanization. The popularity of handcrafted, organic, and locally sourced ingredients is driving market growth in emerging economies like China, India, and Japan. Certainly, the government is supporting the initiatives, creating a surge in artisanal ice cream startups, and increasing investments in innovative frozen dessert solutions are accelerating market expansion.
Market Players Outlook
The major companies serving the artisanal ice cream market include Unilever Plc, Florentino Ice Cream, Beckon LLC, Carmela Ice Cream, Artinci Artisanal Foods Pvt. Ltd., and others. These market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market.
Recent Development
Industry Outlook
Artisanal ice cream market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period (2025-2035). Market expansion is growing owing to the increase in preference of customers for premium, natural, and hand-crafted ice cream products. Owing to this, the demand for organic ingredients with a variety of unique flavors available, and dairy-free alternatives is aiming to cater to evolving dietary preferences and health-conscious consumers in the particular market. Certainly, connecting innovation in production methods, aiming for small-batch processing, and locally sourced ingredients is transforming the industry. These innovations in the market help the market players and the industry to address key challenges, including shifting raw-material costs, shelf-life limitations, and the need for sustainable packaging solutions.
Segmental Outlook
The global artisanal ice cream market is segmented based on flavor and distribution channels. Based on the flavor, the market is segmented into chocolate, fruits, and others. Further, based on distribution channels, the market is sub-segmented into mass merchandisers, specialty stores, convenience stores, and online. Based on the distribution channel, the specialty store sub-segment is projected to maintain a significant market share. Based on the distribution channel, the specialty store sub-segment is projected to maintain a significant market share owing to the growing consumer preference for premium and handcrafted ice cream products with a wide variety of unique flavors. These dedicated retail outlets provide a variety of unique flavors and high-quality ingredients, offering a special purchasing experience that increases brand loyalty, availability, and customer engagement.
The Chocolate Sub-Segment among flavors is anticipated to drive the Market Expansion of the Global Artisanal Ice Cream Market.
The chocolate sub-segment is estimated to play an important part in the growth of the global artisanal ice cream market during the forecast period. The demand for premium chocolate flavors, including dark chocolate, single-origin cocoa, and innovative combinations such as sea-salt caramel and chili chocolate, is driving the expansion of the market. These flavor developments provide evolving consumer preferences for indulgent yet high-quality ingredients. The increasing use of ethically sourced cocoa, organic ingredients, and reduced-sugar formulations has further boosted demand for chocolate-based artisanal ice creams. For instance, in February 2025, Norwegian chocolatier Vigdis Rosenkilde’s 70% cacao Quellouno bar, made from Chuncho cacao in Peru, was named the best dark chocolate. This award shows that more people value high-quality, ethically sourced chocolate, which is helping boost the popularity of chocolate flavors in the artisanal ice cream market.
Regional Outlook
The global artisanal ice cream market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Russia, and Others), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, ASEAN Countries, Australia & New Zealand and Others), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East &Africa, and Latin America).In the regional outlook, North America is expected to dominate the market for global artisanal ice cream due to the widespread adoption of premium ingredients, innovative flavors, and organic dairy products. These factors enable artisanal ice cream brands to cater to evolving consumer preferences, enhancing product quality, market demand, and brand differentiation.
The Asia-Pacific Region is Expected to Grow at a Significant CAGR in the Global Artisanal Ice Cream Market
In all regions, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at a substantial rate with the highest CAGR among all the regional segments during the forecast period. The regional expansion is driven by growth in demand for premium and unique varieties of ice cream flavors, increasing disposable incomes, and growth in urbanization. The popularity of handcrafted, organic, and locally sourced ingredients is driving market growth in emerging economies like China, India, and Japan. Certainly, the government is supporting the initiatives, creating a surge in artisanal ice cream startups, and increasing investments in innovative frozen dessert solutions are accelerating market expansion.
Market Players Outlook
The major companies serving the artisanal ice cream market include Unilever Plc, Florentino Ice Cream, Beckon LLC, Carmela Ice Cream, Artinci Artisanal Foods Pvt. Ltd., and others. These market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market.
Recent Development
- In March 2025, Unilever Plc. revealed a variety of new ice cream products in their particular brands, including Talenti Gelato Layers and Breyers, which aim to target several consumers and cater to their diverse consumer needs.
- In October 2024, Stonefield Flavours introduced ""Chocolatius,"" an exquisite collection of ten unique chocolate flavors, exclusively handcrafted using premium beans of cocoa, which aims to increase the artisanal ice cream growth share market experience. This launch aligns with the growing consumer demand for premium, frozen, and natural desserts in the global artisanal ice cream market.
- Market value data analysis of 2025 and forecast to 2035.
- Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
- Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
- Key companies operating in the global artisanal ice cream market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
- Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
- Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
- Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.
Table of Contents
170 Pages
- 1 Report Summary
- Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
- Global Artisanal Ice Cream Market Sales Analysis – Flavor | Distribution Channel ($ Million)
- 1.1. Research Methods and Tools
- 1.2. Market Breakdown
- 1.2.1. By Segments
- 1.2.2. By Region
- 2. Market Overview and Insights
- 2.1. Scope of the Report
- 2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
- 2.2.1. Key Findings
- 2.2.2. Recommendations
- 2.2.3. Conclusion
- 3. Competitive Landscape
- 3.1. Key Company Analysis
- 3.2. Beckon LLC
- 3.2.1. Overview
- 3.2.2. Financial Analysis
- 3.2.3. SWOT Analysis
- 3.2.4. Recent Developments
- 3.3. Minus 30 Pvt. Ltd.
- 3.3.1. Overview
- 3.3.2. Financial Analysis
- 3.3.3. SWOT Analysis
- 3.3.4. Recent Developments
- 3.4. Unilever Plc.
- 3.4.1. Overview
- 3.4.2. Financial Analysis
- 3.4.3. SWOT Analysis
- 3.4.4. Recent Developments
- 3.5. Key Strategy Analysis
- 4. Market Segmentation
- 4.1. Global Artisanal Ice Cream Market by Flavor ($ Million)
- 4.1.1. Chocolate
- 4.1.2. Fruits
- 4.1.3. Others
- 4.2. Global Artisanal Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel ($ Million)
- 4.2.1. Mass Merchandisers
- 4.2.2. Specialty Stores
- 4.2.3. Convenience Stores
- 4.2.4. Online
- 5. Regional Analysis
- 5.1. North America Artisanal Ice Cream Market Sales Analysis – Flavor | Distribution Channel ($ Million)
- 5.1.1. United States
- 5.1.2. Canada
- 5.2. Europe Artisanal Ice Cream Market Sales Analysis – Flavor | Distribution Channel ($ Million)
- 5.2.1. UK
- 5.2.2. Germany
- 5.2.3. Italy
- 5.2.4. Spain
- 5.2.5. France
- 5.2.6. Rest of Europe
- 5.3. Asia-Pacific Artisanal Ice Cream Market Sales Analysis – Flavor | Distribution Channel ($ Million)
- 5.3.1. China
- 5.3.2. India
- 5.3.3. Japan
- 5.3.4. South Korea
- 5.3.5. Australia & New Zealand
- 5.3.6. ASEAN Countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, And others)
- 5.3.7. Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.4. Rest of the World Artisanal Ice Cream Market Sales Analysis – Flavor | Distribution Channel ($ Million)
- 5.4.1. Latin America
- 5.4.2. Middle East and Africa
- 6 Company Profiles
- 6.1. Angelo Brocato Ice Cream & Confectionery
- 6.2. Artinci Artisanal Foods Pvt. Ltd.
- 6.3. Boho Gelato Company
- 6.4. Carmela Ice-Cream Co.
- 6.5. Fiasco Gelato Cafes Ltd.
- 6.6. Florentino Ice-Cream Pvt. Ltd.
- 6.7. Gelato & Co. Cremeria Italiana
- 6.8. Gracie's Ice Cream
- 6.9. Graeter’s Ice Cream Co.
- 6.10. Jeni's Splendid Ice-Creams, LLC
- 6.11. McConnell's Fine Ice-Creams
- 6.12. Nye’s Cream Sandwiches
- 6.13. The Saffron Ice-Cream Co.
- 6.14. True & 12 Handmade Ice Cream
- 6.15. Van Leeuwan Ice Cream
- 6.16. SAS RAYMOND BERTHILLON
- 6.17. Hennig-Olsen IS AS
- 6.18. Glacio Group (Glacio NV)
- 6.19. Graeter's Ice Cream Co.
- 6.20. À la Mère de Famille
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