South Africa Ice Cream Market 2025

The market for ice cream is set for moderate growth, with projections indicating an increase of USD 251.0 million and a CAGR nearing 7.4% over the forecast period. South Africa’s ice cream market is benefiting from a combination of rising disposable incomes and a warm climate that supports steady demand. Traditional flavors are popular, but there is increasing interest in premium and healthier options, including low-sugar varieties. The development of modern retail formats, such as supermarkets, is enhancing the distribution of ice cream products.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the South Africa ice cream market, combining historical data from 2020 to 2024 with forward-looking projections through 2030. It examines market size, growth rates, and key trends, offering a detailed perspective on the industry’s evolution. The analysis is structured across critical dimensions, including type, product type, ingredient and distribution channel, enabling stakeholders to identify opportunities and make informed strategic decisions.

Market Segmentation

The segmentation of the South Africa ice cream market is outlined below:
Type: dairy ice cream, water ice cream, others
Product type: frozen yoghurt, impulse ice creams, take-home ice creams
Ingredient: fats and oils, milk, sweeteners, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, forecourt, supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, foodservice channels, others

The ice cream market in South Africa is segmented across type, product type, ingredient and distribution channel. By type, the market includes dairy ice cream, water ice cream, and others. Product type categories include frozen yoghurt, impulse ice creams, and take-home ice creams. Ingredient segments cover fats and oils, milk, sweeteners, and others. Distribution channel segmentation includes convenience stores, forecourt, supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, foodservice channels, and others.

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the South Africa ice cream market include Unilever PLC, Nestle S.A., Marcel’s Gourmet Frozen Yoghurt (Pty) Ltd. and Lactalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd. This report presents an extensive analysis of major entities in the ice cream market, focusing on their performance from 2020 to 2024. Findings showcase changes in market share, recognizing both long-standing leaders and new challengers.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
South Africa Ice Cream Market – Type Analysis
South Africa Ice Cream Market – Product Type Analysis
South Africa Ice Cream Market – Ingredient Analysis
South Africa Ice Cream Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Unilever PLC
Nestle S.A.
Marcel’s Gourmet Frozen Yoghurt (Pty) Ltd.
Lactalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table South Africa Ice Cream Market 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Ice Cream Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Ice Cream Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Ice Cream Market by Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Ice Cream Market by Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Ice Cream Market by Type, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Ice Cream Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Ice Cream Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Ice Cream Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Ice Cream Market by Ingredient, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Ice Cream Market by Ingredient, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Ice Cream Market by Ingredient, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Ice Cream Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart South Africa Ice Cream Market, by Companies, 2024
Table South Africa Ice Cream Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart South Africa Ice Cream Market, by Brands, 2024
Table South Africa – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table South Africa – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table South Africa – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table South Africa Ice Cream Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table South Africa Ice Cream Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Unilever PLC
Nestle S.A.
Marcel’s Gourmet Frozen Yoghurt (Pty) Ltd.
Lactalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd.