
The forecast period from 2025 to 2030 suggests that the Europe ice cream market will see a slight growth trajectory, with an anticipated increase of USD 18.1 billion and a CAGR of around 4.4%. Europe’s ice cream market is driven by a strong tradition of artisanal and premium ice cream, with consumers increasingly favoring high-quality and organic ingredients. The shift towards healthier indulgences, such as low-sugar and dairy-free alternatives, is also a key factor shaping the market. Additionally, the growing popularity of “grab-and-go” convenience is leading to higher sales of single-serving and portable formats.
Delivering a data-driven perspective on the Europe ice cream market, the report details historical performance over the past six years and projects future trends through 2030. It delves into market segmentation, analyzing developments across type, product type, ingredient, distribution channel and country.
Market Segmentation
The segmentation of the Europe ice cream market is outlined below:
Type: dairy ice cream, water ice cream, others
Product type: frozen yoghurt, impulse ice creams, plant-based ice creams, take-home ice creams, others
Ingredient: fats and oils, milk, sweeteners, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, forecourt stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, food & drinks specialty stores, grocery stores, vending, e-commerce, foodservice channels, others
Country: France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, others
The ice cream market in Europe is segmented across type, product type, ingredient, distribution channel and country. The categorization of the market by type includes dairy ice cream, water ice cream, and others. Product type categories include frozen yoghurt, impulse ice creams, plant-based ice creams, take-home ice creams, and others. Ingredient segments cover fats and oils, milk, sweeteners, and others. Distribution channel segmentation includes convenience stores, forecourt stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, food & drinks specialty stores, grocery stores, vending, e-commerce, foodservice channels, and others. Geographically, the market is segmented into France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom and others.
Competitive Landscape
The ice cream market is dominated by key players, including V&H Limited (Little Moons), Unilever PLC, Triumf Glass AB, TINE SA, SAMMONTANA S.p.A., Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., Nestle S.A., NATURA GIDA SAN. ve TIC. A.S., Mondelez International Inc., Mars Incorporated, Maestri Gelatieri Italiani S.r.l. (Optima s.p.a.), Kri-Kri Milk Industry S.A., Hennig-Olsen Is AS, Grupo Kalise Menorquina S.A., General Mills Inc., Food Union Group, Ferrero International S.A., Die Eismann Tiefkuhl-Heimservice GmbH, Busemann GmbH, bofrost Dienstleistungs GmbH & Co. KG, Bertegruppen AB and Baronie-de Heer B.V.
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
Europe Ice Cream Market – Type Analysis
Europe Ice Cream Market – Product Type Analysis
Europe Ice Cream Market – Ingredient Analysis
Europe Ice Cream Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Europe Ice Cream Market – Country Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
V&H Limited (Little Moons)
Unilever PLC
Triumf Glass AB
TINE SA
SAMMONTANA S.p.A.
Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
Nestle S.A.
NATURA GIDA SAN. ve TIC. A.S.
Mondelez International Inc.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Europe Ice Cream Market 2020-2030
Chart Europe Ice Cream Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Ice Cream Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Europe Ice Cream Market by Type, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Ice Cream Market by Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Ice Cream Market by Type, 2020-2030
Table Europe Ice Cream Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Ice Cream Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Ice Cream Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Europe Ice Cream Market by Ingredient, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Ice Cream Market by Ingredient, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Ice Cream Market by Ingredient, 2020-2030
Table Europe Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Europe Ice Cream Market by Country, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Ice Cream Market by Country, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Ice Cream Market by Country, 2020-2030
Table Europe Ice Cream Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Europe Ice Cream Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Europe Ice Cream Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Europe Ice Cream Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Europe – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Europe – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Europe – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Europe Ice Cream Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Europe Ice Cream Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
V&H Limited (Little Moons)
Unilever PLC
Triumf Glass AB
TINE SA
SAMMONTANA S.p.A.
Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
Nestle S.A.
NATURA GIDA SAN. ve TIC. A.S.
Mondelez International Inc.
Mars, Incorporated
Maestri Gelatieri Italiani S.r.l. (Optima s.p.a.)
Kri-Kri Milk Industry S.A.
Hennig-Olsen Is AS
Grupo Kalise Menorquina S.A.
General Mills, Inc.
Food Union Group
Ferrero International S.A.
Die Eismann Tiefkuhl-Heimservice GmbH
Busemann GmbH
bofrost Dienstleistungs GmbH & Co. KG
Bertegruppen AB
Baronie-de Heer B.V.
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