Frozen Dessert Market Introduction and Overview
According to SPER Market Research, the Global Frozen Dessert Market is estimated to reach USD 201.96 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 4.39%.
Urbanization and rising disposable incomes, particularly in developing nations like Asia-Pacific, are the main drivers of this rise. Manufacturers are launching new tastes and high-quality ingredients, while health-conscious consumers are gravitating toward low-fat, low-sugar, and non-dairy substitutes. Furthermore, improvements in production and freezing technologies are raising the quality of products, while packaging and sourcing strategies are being impacted by sustainability considerations. The continued market rise is also being aided by the convenience of frozen desserts, whether they are consumed alone or combined with other desserts and drinks.
- A&W Root Beer Float Ice Cream is a new flavor that the well-known ice cream business Blue Bell introduced in May 2024. A&W Root Beer-flavored sherbet and luscious vanilla ice cream are combined in this product. The ice cream is currently available in 23 states and comes in half-gallon and pint sizes for consumers to buy. For those who want to taste this flavor outside of the 23-state area, Blue Bell ships nationwide.
- Unilever declared in March 2024 that it will sell off its ice cream division in order to accelerate its Growth Action Plan (GAP). According to the board's reasoning, the ice cream industry offered the best setting for utilizing its go-to-market, marketing, and innovation skills.
By Product: Based on product Ice creams dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue
Ice creams dominated the market in 2023, with the highest revenue share because of its broad appeal to consumers of all ages. The demand for frozen desserts has increased globally due to changing consumer preferences and rising health consciousness, with ice cream greatly benefiting from this trend. Ice cream is a popular post-meal natural digestive help. Because they are thought to provide health benefits, sugar-free and homemade variations have become increasingly popular. Price, brand, and store atmosphere are also important variables in the market, even if consumers prioritize taste and nutrition when choosing ice cream. Many people increasingly prefer ice cream made with natural ingredients and tastes as a result of growing awareness of the advantages of natural foods.
By Distribution Channel: The convenience of supermarkets and hypermarkets as one-stop shopping locations allowed them to dominate the market in 2023 and have the biggest revenue share. For customers on regular shopping excursions, these outlets are perfect since they provide convenient access to a wide range of frozen treats, including ice creams and frozen yogurt. A varied clientele is drawn to the large assortment of brands, tastes, and sizes. Additionally, it is anticipated that cafés and bakeries would expand, offering fresh, premium frozen delights like gelato and sorbet in busy locations.
By Region: The North American frozen dessert market led globally, driven by the wide availability of various brands, easy-to-read labels, and the convenience of comparing products. Ice creams, especially, stood out due to their variety and popularity. The growth of modern grocery retail and online stores further boosted sales through off-trade channels.
Market Competitive Landscape
The Global Frozen Dessert Market is highly consolidated. Some of the market players are
Bassetts Ice Cream, Blue Bell Creameries, China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited, Dippin’ Dots LLC., Froneri International Limited, General Mills Inc., HANDEL'S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM, Kellanova, Nestlé, Unilever, Others.
Scope of the Report:
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market size available for years | 2021-2034 |
| Base year considered | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025-2034 |
| Segments covered | By Product, By Distribution Channel.
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| Regions covered | North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa and Europe. |
| Companies Covered | Bassetts Ice Cream, Blue Bell Creameries, China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited, Dippin’ Dots LLC., Froneri International Limited, General Mills Inc., HANDEL'S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM, Kellanova, Nestlé, Unilever, Others. |
Key Topics Covered in the Report:
- Global Frozen Dessert Market Size (FY’2025-FY’2034)
- Overview of Global Frozen Dessert Market
- Segmentation of Global Frozen Dessert Market By Product (Confectionaries & Candies, Ice-cream, Frozen Yogurts, Others)
- Segmentation of Global Frozen Dessert Market By Distribution Channel (Passenger Supermarket/hypermarket, Convenience Store, Café & Bakery Shops, Online, Others)
- Statistical Snap of Global Frozen Dessert Market
- Expansion Analysis of Global Frozen Dessert Market
- Problems and Obstacles in Global Frozen Dessert Market
- Competitive Landscape in the Global Frozen Dessert Market
- Details on Current Investment in Global Frozen Dessert Market
- Competitive Analysis of Global Frozen Dessert Market
- Prominent Players in the Global Frozen Dessert Market
- SWOT Analysis of Global Frozen Dessert Market
- Global Frozen Dessert Market Future Outlook and Projections (FY’2025-FY’2034)
- Recommendations from Analyst
1. Introduction
1.1. Scope of the report
1.2. Market segment analysis
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research data source
2.1.1. Secondary Data
2.1.2. Primary Data
2.1.3. SPERs internal database
2.1.4. Premium insight from KOLs
2.2. Market size estimation
2.2.1. Top-down and Bottom-up approach
2.3. Data triangulation
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
4.1.1. Drivers
4.1.2. Restraints
4.1.3. Opportunities
4.1.4. Challenges
5. Market variable and outlook
5.1. SWOT Analysis
5.1.1. Strengths
5.1.2. Weaknesses
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.4. Threats
5.2. PESTEL Analysis
5.2.1. Political Landscape
5.2.2. Economic Landscape
5.2.3. Social Landscape
5.2.4. Technological Landscape
5.2.5. Environmental Landscape
5.2.6. Legal Landscape
5.3. PORTERs Five Forces
5.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
5.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers
5.3.3. Threat of Substitute
5.3.4. Threat of new entrant
5.3.5. Competitive rivalry
5.4. Heat Map Analysis
6. Competitive Landscape
6.1. Global Frozen Dessert Market Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
6.2. Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Product Launch, and Collaboration in Global Frozen Dessert Market
7. Global Frozen Dessert Market, By Product (USD Million) 2025-2034
7.1. Confectionaries & Candies
7.2. Ice-cream
7.3. Frozen Yogurts
7.4. Others
8. Global Frozen Dessert Market, By Distribution Channel (USD Million) 2025-2034
8.1. Passenger Supermarket/hypermarket
8.2. Convenience Store
8.3. Café & Bakery Shops
8.4. Online
8.5. Others
9. Global Frozen Dessert Market Forecast, 2025-2034 (USD Million)
9.1. Global Frozen Dessert Market Size and Market Share
10. Global Frozen Dessert Market, By Region, 2025-2034 (USD Million)
10.1. Asia-Pacific
10.1.1. Australia
10.1.2. China
10.1.3. India
10.1.4. Japan
10.1.5. South Korea
10.1.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
10.2. Europe
10.2.1. France
10.2.2. Germany
10.2.3. Italy
10.2.4. Spain
10.2.5. United Kingdom
10.2.6. Rest of Europe
10.3. Middle East and Africa
10.3.1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
10.3.2. United Arab Emirates
10.3.3. Qatar
10.3.4. South Africa
10.3.5. Egypt
10.3.6. Morocco
10.3.7. Nigeria
10.3.8. Rest of Middle-East and Africa
10.4. North America
10.4.1. Canada
10.4.2. Mexico
10.4.3. United States
10.5. Latin America
10.5.1. Argentina
10.5.2. Brazil
10.5.3. Rest of Latin America
11. Company Profile
11.1. Bassetts Ice Cream
11.1.1. Company details
11.1.2. Financial outlook
11.1.3. Product summary
11.1.4. Recent developments
11.2. Blue Bell Creameries
11.2.1. Company details
11.2.2. Financial outlook
11.2.3. Product summary
11.2.4. Recent developments
11.3. China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited
11.3.1. Company details
11.3.2. Financial outlook
11.3.3. Product summary
11.3.4. Recent developments
11.4. Dippin Dots LLC.
11.4.1. Company details
11.4.2. Financial outlook
11.4.3. Product summary
11.4.4. Recent developments
11.5. Froneri International Limited
11.5.1. Company details
11.5.2. Financial outlook
11.5.3. Product summary
11.5.4. Recent developments
11.6. General Mills Inc.
11.6.1. Company details
11.6.2. Financial outlook
11.6.3. Product summary
11.6.4. Recent developments
11.7. HANDEL'S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
11.7.1. Company details
11.7.2. Financial outlook
11.7.3. Product summary
11.7.4. Recent developments
11.8. Kellanova
11.8.1. Company details
11.8.2. Financial outlook
11.8.3. Product summary
11.8.4. Recent developments
11.9. Nestlé
11.9.1. Company details
11.9.2. Financial outlook
11.9.3. Product summary
11.9.4. Recent developments
11.10. Unilever
11.10.1. Company details
11.10.2. Financial outlook
11.10.3. Product summary
11.10.4. Recent developments
11.11. Others
12. Conclusion
13. List of Abbreviations
14. Reference Links
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