Projected incremental growth in the Japan ice cream market is set at USD 1.8 billion, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 3.3% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2029. Japan’s ice cream market is characterized by a demand for innovative and premium products, with consumers favoring unique flavors and high-quality ingredients. The trend towards health-consciousness is also evident, with growing interest in low-sugar, dairy-free, and probiotic-enhanced varieties. Furthermore, Japan’s strong tradition of seasonal and limited-edition flavors continues to drive excitement and repeat purchases.
This report provides a thorough assessment of the Japan 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 Japan ice cream market is categorized into the following segments:
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, supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, others
The Japan ice cream market is segmented by type, product type, ingredient and distribution channel. In terms of type, the market is segmented into dairy ice cream, water ice cream, and others. Product type segments are divided into frozen yoghurt, impulse ice creams, and take-home ice creams. Ingredient segments encompass fats and oils, milk, sweeteners, and others. Distribution channel segmentation includes convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The Japan ice cream market remains highly competitive, with major players including Unilever PLC, The Hershey Company, Ohayo Dairy Products Co. Ltd., Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd., Morinaga & Company Ltd., Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd., Lotte Corporation, Kracie Holdings Ltd., Inspire Brands LLC, General Mills Inc., Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd. and Akagi Nyugyo Co. Ltd.
This comprehensive report analyzes the performance of leading companies in the ice cream sector from 2019 to 2023. The findings highlight shifts in market share, revealing both established market leaders and emerging competitors.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Report Scope
Research Methodology
Market Overview
Japan Ice Cream Market – Type Analysis
Japan Ice Cream Market – Product Type Analysis
Japan Ice Cream Market – Ingredient Analysis
Japan Ice Cream Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Key Players and Market Share
– Unilever PLC
– The Hershey Company
– Ohayo Dairy Products Co., Ltd.
– Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
– Morinaga & Company, Ltd.
– Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.
– Lotte Corporation
– Kracie Holdings Ltd.
– Inspire Brands LLC
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Japan Ice Cream Market 2019-2029
Chart Japan Ice Cream Market, Net Growth, 2019-2029
Chart Japan Ice Cream Market, Growth Rates, 2019-2029
Table Japan Ice Cream Market by Type, 2019-2029
Chart Japan Ice Cream Market by Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Japan Ice Cream Market by Type, 2019-2029
Table Japan Ice Cream Market by Product Type, 2019-2029
Chart Japan Ice Cream Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Japan Ice Cream Market by Product Type, 2019-2029
Table Japan Ice Cream Market by Ingredient, 2019-2029
Chart Japan Ice Cream Market by Ingredient, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Japan Ice Cream Market by Ingredient, 2019-2029
Table Japan Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, 2019-2029
Chart Japan Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Japan Ice Cream Market by Distribution Channel, 2019-2029
Table Japan Ice Cream Market Share (%), by Companies, 2019-2023
Chart Japan Ice Cream Market, by Companies, 2023
Table Japan Ice Cream Market Share (%), by Brands, 2019-2023
Chart Japan Ice Cream Market, by Brands, 2023
Table Japan – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Japan – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Japan – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Japan Ice Cream Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Japan Ice Cream Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
Unilever PLC
The Hershey Company
Ohayo Dairy Products Co., Ltd.
Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
Morinaga & Company, Ltd.
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.
Lotte Corporation
Kracie Holdings Ltd.
Inspire Brands LLC
General Mills, Inc.
Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.
Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd.