According to the latest estimates, the ice cream market in Costa Rica is set to achieve an incremental growth of USD 83.5 million, accelerating at a CAGR of almost 6.2% during the forecast period 2024-2029. Economic expansion in the country has led to increased disposable incomes for residents, making ice cream more accessible to a broader consumer base. The middle class, in particular, has shown a significant increase in demand for these desserts. Urbanization has brought more people into cities with advanced retail infrastructure, facilitating easy access to ice cream through supermarkets, convenience stores, and specialty ice cream outlets. Additionally, manufacturers have introduced novel flavors and healthier choices, like low-fat and dairy-free ice creams, to meet the preferences of a diverse consumer market. These products attract health-conscious consumers who might otherwise avoid traditional ice creams.
This report provides a thorough assessment of the Costa Rica ice cream industry, presenting key market data including historical performance, growth trends, and future outlooks. It delves into various market segments and sub-segments, with a focus on important factors like type, product type, ingredient, and distribution channel. Through this detailed assessment, the report helps uncover the growth potential of the ice cream industry.
Market Segmentation
The ice cream market in Costa Rica is categorized into the following segments:
Type: dairy ice cream, water ice cream, others (plant based ice cream)
Product type: impulse ice creams, take home ice creams, frozen yogurt, others
Ingredient: fats and oils, milk, sweeteners, others
Distribution channel: foodservice channels, convenience and forecourt stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, small grocery stores, e-commerce, others
The Costa Rica ice cream market is segmented on the basis of type, product type, ingredient, and distribution channel. Based on type, the ice cream market in Costa Rica is categorized into dairy ice cream, water ice cream, and others (plant based ice cream). On the basis of product type, the ice cream market in Costa Rica has been segmented into impulse ice creams, take home ice creams, frozen yogurt, and others. By ingredient, the ice cream market in Costa Rica has been segmented into fats and oils, milk, sweeteners, and others. Based upon distribution channel, the ice cream market in Costa Rica is also categorized into foodservice channels, convenience and forecourt stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, small grocery stores, e-commerce, and others.
Competitive Landscape
As of 2023, the major players in the Costa Rica ice cream market were Helados Sensacion Ltda, Helados Sarita S.A., Grupo Nutresa S.A., General Mills Inc., Cooperativa de Productores de Leche Dos Pinos R.L., Central Heladera Diaz S.A.
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the key players in the Costa Rica ice cream market, along with their performance from 2019 to 2023. By utilizing this data, businesses can gain a deeper understanding of market dynamics, including shifts in market share, the identification of leading players, and the rise of emerging companies. This information equips firms with a strategic advantage in a competitive landscape, enabling them to refine their market strategies and make informed, long-term decisions.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key findings
Report scope
Research methodology
Market overviewCosta Rica ice cream market – type analysis
Costa Rica ice cream market – product type analysis
Costa Rica ice cream market – ingredient analysis
Costa Rica ice cream market – distribution channel analysis
Key players and market share
– Helados Sensacion Ltda
– Helados Sarita, S.A.
– Grupo Nutresa S.A.
– General Mills, Inc.
– Cooperativa de Productores de Leche Dos Pinos R.L.
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Macroeconomic data and forecast
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Costa Rica ice cream market 2019-2029
Chart Costa Rica ice cream market, net growth, 2019-2029
Chart Costa Rica ice cream market, growth rates, 2019-2029
Table Costa Rica ice cream market by type, 2019-2029
Chart Costa Rica ice cream market by type, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Costa Rica ice cream market by type, 2019-2029
Table Costa Rica ice cream market by product type, 2019-2029
Chart Costa Rica ice cream market by product type, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Costa Rica ice cream market by product type, 2019-2029
Table Costa Rica ice cream market by ingredient, 2019-2029
Chart Costa Rica ice cream market by ingredient, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Costa Rica ice cream market by ingredient, 2019-2029
Table Costa Rica ice cream market by distribution channel, 2019-2029
Chart Costa Rica ice cream market by distribution channel, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Costa Rica ice cream market by distribution channel, 2019-2029
Table Costa Rica ice cream market share (%), by companies, 2019-2023
Chart Costa Rica ice cream market, by companies, 2023
Table Costa Rica ice cream market share (%), by brands, 2019-2023
Chart Costa Rica ice cream market, by brands, 2023
Table Costa Rica – population (millions) and forecast
Table Costa Rica – consumer price index (CPI) and forecast
Table Costa Rica – gross domestic product and forecast
Table Costa Rica ice cream market: spend as a proportion of GDP (%)
Table Costa Rica ice cream market: consumption per capita (population)