Europe Ice Cream Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

Europe Ice Cream Market Outlook

The Europe ice cream market size reached approximately USD 19.51 billion in 2024. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 28.20 billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

Ice cream refers to frozen desserts containing milk, sugar, cream, and flavourings, among others. It is prepared by combining liquid ingredients such as cream, syrups, and milk under constant agitation and heat. The liquid ingredients are then combined with dry ingredients including stabilisers, powdered milk, and sugar to form a mixture.

• Increased spendings upon indulgent treats such as ice creams owing to rising disposable incomes is bolstering the Europe ice cream market growth. Ice creams are rich in fats and proteins, both helpful in elevating mood. The presence of amino acids such as tryptophan in ice creams promotes the production of serotonin that provides a feeling of wellbeing, calm, and satisfaction.

• The rising availability of vegan, fat free, and sugar free ice creams in various regions across Europe is providing lucrative growth opportunities to the market. The consumption of vegan ice cream is increasing in the region owing to growing prevalence of lactose intolerance. Whereas the consumption of fat and sugar free ice creams is increasing owing to rising health concerns.

• Technological enhancements in the dairy industry coupled with availability of ice creams in different forms including brick, tub, stick, cup, and cone, among others is supporting the market expansion. Furthermore, rising investments by the key players of the market towards the development of novel flavours is increasing the product demand in Europe.

Europe Ice Cream Market Analysis

On the basis of flavour, the market is divided into chocolate, fruit, and vanilla, among others. Based on type, the market is classified into impulse ice cream, take-home ice cream, and artisanal ice cream. On the basis of product, the market is segregated into cup, stick, cone, brick, and tub, among others.

Based on application, the market is bifurcated into food service and retail. On the basis of distribution channel, the market is categorised into supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, ice cream parlour, and online, among others.

Based on country, the Europe ice cream market segmentation includes United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Austria, among others.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Unilever plc

• Nestlé S.A.

• General Mills, Inc.

• Froneri International Limited

• BR IP Holder LLC

• DMK GROUP

• Ice Cream Factory

• Sammontana S.p.A.

• Mackie’s Ltd

• Others

Market Share by Flavour

Chocolate flavour is anticipated to account for a significant Europe ice cream market share. This growth can be attributed to the ability of chocolates to trigger the release of serotonin and endorphins in the body. Furthermore, chocolate also contains phenylethylamine, a mild mood enhancer. Chocolate also contains natural chemicals that aid in providing protection against stroke and cardiovascular diseases. The presence of high amounts of flavourings and fats enhances the taste of the ice cream, resulting in their increased consumption.

Market Share by Type

Artisanal ice cream is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years in Europe. This growth can be attributed to the utilisation of natural ingredients in the preparation of the ice cream and its stabiliser, emulsifier, and preservative free nature. The availability of artisanal ice creams in a wide range of unique and conventional flavours is boosting the Europe ice cream market demand. The availability of exciting blends and vegan choices is further increasing the popularity of the product among food enthusiasts and lactose intolerant individuals.

Competitive Landscape

Unilever plc, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, is one of the leading producers of consumer-packaged goods. The products provided by the company include ice cream, breakfast cereal, bottled water, cleaning agents, and healthcare and hygiene products, among others.

Nestlé S.A., headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, is a food and beverage company dedicated towards enhancing the quality of life of individuals across the globe. The company is known for manufacturing bottled water, ice cream, pet food, and breakfast cereals, among others.

General Mills, Inc., headquartered in Minnesota, United States, is a food manufacturing company involved in the production of ice creams, baking mixes, refrigerated dough, yoghurt, pizza, snack foods, and breakfast cereals, among others.

Other Europe ice cream market key players include Froneri International Limited, BR IP Holder LLC, DMK GROUP, Ice Cream Factory, Sammontana S.p.A., and Mackie’s Ltd, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report