The ice cream in Middle East and Africa market is expected to increase by USD 4.4 billion, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6% from 2024 to 2029, according to the latest edition of the Ice Cream Market in Middle East and Africa Report. The increase in per capita income has had a direct impact on consumer spending on non-essential items, including ice cream. This trend is driven by economic stability, which encourages discretionary spending. Additionally, ice cream brands have significantly enhanced product visibility and consumer interest through targeted marketing and promotional activities. Leading brands have allocated substantial budgets to these efforts, which encompass digital marketing campaigns, influencer collaborations, and community engagement events. These strategies are particularly effective in attracting younger consumers, who are highly responsive to innovative and interactive marketing approaches.
This report presents a detailed overview of the Middle East and Africa ice cream industry, including key data on historical market size, growth rates, and future trends. It offers an in-depth analysis of different market segments, paying close attention to factors like type, product type, ingredient, distribution channel, and country. This detailed analysis supports the identification of growth opportunities within the ice cream industry.
Market Segmentation
The ice cream market in Middle East and Africa is structured as follows:
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
Country: Egypt, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, others
The Middle East and Africa ice cream market is segmented on the basis of type, product type, ingredient, distribution channel, and country. By type, the ice cream market in Middle East and Africa has been segmented into dairy ice cream, water ice cream, and others (plant based ice cream). Based upon product type, the ice cream market in Middle East and Africa is categorized into impulse ice creams, take home ice creams, frozen yogurt, and others. On the basis of ingredient, the ice cream market in Middle East and Africa has been segmented into fats and oils, milk, sweeteners, and others. By distribution channel, the ice cream market in Middle East and Africa has been segmented into foodservice channels, convenience and forecourt stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, small grocery stores, e-commerce, and others. In terms of geographical distribution, the ice cream market in Middle East and Africa has been divided into Egypt, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The Middle East and Africa ice cream market is highly competitive. The key players in the ice cream market include Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Company dba Fadeco, Batterjee Holding Company, Chyaw Company, Danone S.A., Darin Group, Fidodido Industries Ltd., Fusteka Group of Companies, General Mills Inc., Gini Glaces Sarl, Glacier Products Ltd., Grand Lotus (Flipi), Hawaii for Industry & Trade, IFFCO Group, Inspire Brands LLC, Iper Glaces, La Glaciere Sarl, Mars Incorporated, Maxi Foods Sarl, Mobigen Holding, Mondelez International Inc., Nestle S.A., Poulina Group Holding (PGH), Prima Glaces Sarl , Saudi Ice Cream Factory Company Ltd., Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO), Solico Group, SUJAB Industrial Company (Eisberg), Unilever PLC.
This report provides a thorough assessment of the Middle East and Africa ice cream market, examining the performance of leading players from 2019 to 2023. The analysis offers critical information on market share dynamics, pinpointing dominant incumbents as well as rising challengers. Leveraging this data enables companies to refine their strategies, seize growth opportunities, and sustain competitive advantage in an increasingly dynamic market environment.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key findings
Report scope
Research methodology
Market overviewMiddle East and Africa ice cream market – type analysis
Middle East and Africa ice cream market – product type analysis
Middle East and Africa ice cream market – ingredient analysis
Middle East and Africa ice cream market – distribution channel analysis
Middle East and Africa ice cream market – country analysis
Key players and market share
– Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Company, dba Fadeco
– Batterjee Holding Company
– Chyaw Company
– Danone S.A.
– Darin Group
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Macroeconomic data and forecast
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Middle East and Africa ice cream market 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa ice cream market, net growth, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa ice cream market, growth rates, 2019-2029
Table Middle East and Africa ice cream market by type, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa ice cream market by type, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa ice cream market by type, 2019-2029
Table Middle East and Africa ice cream market by product type, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa ice cream market by product type, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa ice cream market by product type, 2019-2029
Table Middle East and Africa ice cream market by ingredient, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa ice cream market by ingredient, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa ice cream market by ingredient, 2019-2029
Table Middle East and Africa ice cream market by distribution channel, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa ice cream market by distribution channel, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa ice cream market by distribution channel, 2019-2029
Table Middle East and Africa ice cream market by country, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa ice cream market by country, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa ice cream market by country, 2019-2029
Table Middle East and Africa ice cream market share (%), by companies, 2019-2023
Chart Middle East and Africa ice cream market, by companies, 2023
Table Middle East and Africa ice cream market share (%), by brands, 2019-2023
Chart Middle East and Africa ice cream market, by brands, 2023
Table Middle East and Africa – population (millions) and forecast
Table Middle East and Africa – consumer price index (CPI) and forecast
Table Middle East and Africa – gross domestic product and forecast
Table Middle East and Africa ice cream market: spend as a proportion of GDP (%)
Table Middle East and Africa ice cream market: consumption per capita (population)