The Australasia ice cream market is projected to maintain steady momentum, with sales anticipated to rise from USD 6.6 billion in 2025 to USD 8.0 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 3.93%. Growth is being underpinned by a combination of evolving consumer preferences, innovation in product formats, and a gradual shift toward premiumization across key markets in Australia and New Zealand. Consumers increasingly seek indulgent experiences, with taste, texture, and sensory quality becoming central to purchase decisions. Novel flavors and innovative product textures are enabling brands to differentiate themselves and sustain engagement, particularly among younger and experience-oriented segments.
Premiumization is a significant driver of market expansion. High-end offerings, including artisanal and specialty ice creams, cater to consumers willing to trade up for quality and uniqueness, reinforcing the positioning of ice cream as both a treat and a lifestyle product. At the same time, health consciousness is influencing product development, with reduced-sugar, high-protein, plant-based, and lower-calorie options gaining traction. Brands are responding by blending indulgence with functional and healthier ingredients, allowing consumers to enjoy “guilt-free” experiences without compromising on taste or texture.
This dual focus on indulgence and health is shaping innovation strategies, as manufacturers introduce products that simultaneously satisfy cravings and align with wellness trends. Seasonal consumption patterns continue to influence overall demand, but the combination of product differentiation, premium offerings, and health-oriented innovation is helping stabilize sales throughout the year.
Overall, Australasia’s ice cream market is evolving into a more sophisticated and experience-driven category. The interplay of indulgence, sensory innovation, premiumization, and health awareness is driving consistent growth, positioning the market for steady expansion through 2030 while enabling brands to capture both mainstream and niche segments.
The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the Australasia ice cream market, delivering detailed insights into market size, historical growth trends over the past six years, and forward-looking projections through 2030. It provides a granular breakdown of the market by product type, category, distribution channel and country, highlighting key drivers, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry.
Report Highlights
This report provides a structured overview of market data from 2020 to 2030, with figures presented in (Tons/USD). The core dataset covers the overall market as well as key segments, including actual historical values from 2020 to 2024 and projections for 2025 to 2030. Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGR) are provided for both the historical and forecast periods. Segmentation dimensions include product type, category, distribution channel and country. By comparing historical and projected growth rates, the report helps identify high-potential sub-segments, offering quantitative support for long-term strategic planning and resource allocation.
In addition to market size data, the report also delves into the key factors driving market evolution. Based on industry interviews and authoritative macroeconomic data, the report analyzes the key drivers behind market size fluctuations and outlines future development trends. It integrates insights on innovation, shifts in consumer behavior, and environmental changes to dissect market growth drivers and potential risks. Special focus is placed on high-performing growth areas within sub-markets, as well as opportunities arising from product innovations.
Furthermore, the report delivers a rigorous competitive assessment, tracking market share movements and brand performance among industry participants from 2020 to 2024. It highlights evolving competitive dynamics, consolidation trends, and granular share shifts, empowering stakeholders to benchmark performance and refine differentiation strategies. These evidence-based insights support targeted investment prioritization and long-term strategic planning.
Market Segmentation
The following outlines the segmentation of the Australasia ice cream market:
Product type – e.g., artisanal ice cream, frozen yogurt, impulse ice cream, plant-based ice cream, take-home ice cream
Category – e.g., dairy ice cream, water ice cream
Distribution channel – e.g., convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, foodservice channels, forecourts, small grocery stores, supermarkets, others
Country – e.g., Australia, New Zealand
Macroeconomic & Demographic Indicators
Supporting context includes:
Total population
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Per capita consumption
Consumer spending as a percentage of GDP
These variables enhance understanding of consumption potential and macroeconomic trends affecting the market.
Competitive Landscape: Market Share Analysis
The study outlines the distribution of market share among key players in the ice cream industry in Australasia, offering visibility into brand dominance and market leadership. Major participants include:
Australasian Conference Association Limited
COYO Pty Ltd.
Emerald Foods Ltd.
Ferrero International S.A.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
Froneri International Limited
Golden North Pty. Ltd.
Harry’s Ice Cream Co.
Heller Tasty Ltd.
KiwiCo, Inc
Lewis Road Creamery Ltd
Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd.
Mars, Incorporated
Mondelez International Inc.
Nestle S.A.
OOB Organic
Over the Moo Pty. Ltd.
Pat?and?Stick’s Homemade Ice Cream Co.
Regal Cream Products Pty. Ltd.
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery (Kohlberg & Company)
Serendipity Ice Cream
Spreadies Pty Ltd (Twisted Healthy Treats)
Talleys Group Limited
Unilever PLC
This section helps stakeholders evaluate market concentration, identify partnership opportunities, and track shifts in leadership.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Australasia Ice Cream Market – Product Type Analysis
Australasia Ice Cream Market – Category Analysis
Australasia Ice Cream Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Australasia Ice Cream Market – Country Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Australasian Conference Association Limited
COYO Pty Ltd.
Emerald Foods Ltd.
Ferrero International S.A.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
Froneri International Limited
Golden North Pty. Ltd.
Harry’s Ice Cream Co.
Heller Tasty Ltd.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Australasia Ice Cream Market 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Ice Cream Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Ice Cream Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Australasia Ice Cream Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Ice Cream Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Ice Cream Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Australasia Ice Cream Market by Category, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Ice Cream Market by Category, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Ice Cream Market by Category, 2020-2030
Table Australasia Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Australasia Ice Cream Market by Country, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Ice Cream Market by Country, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Ice Cream Market by Country, 2020-2030
Table Australasia Ice Cream Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Australasia Ice Cream Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Australasia Ice Cream Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Australasia Ice Cream Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Australasia – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Australasia – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Australasia – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Australasia Ice Cream Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Australasia Ice Cream Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)