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Posted on September 9, 2021
4 min readLast updated: February 12, 2026
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According to the latest report by IMARC Group, titled “Ice Cream Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026,” the global ice cream market reached a value of US$ 65.8 Billion in 2020. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach a value of US$ 83.7 Billion by 2026.
Ice cream is a milk-based frozen dessert that is a rich source of calcium, folate, thiamine, niacin, phosphorus, riboflavin, and vitamins A, C, D, E, K, B-6 and B-12. It commonly involves the use of cream, sugar, sweeteners, food colorings, butterfat, eggs, fruits, and artificial or natural flavorings in its preparation. Having a smooth and creamy texture, it is widely available in numerous flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, butterscotch and chocolate chip and can be stored in a refrigerator over an extended period of time.
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Global Ice Cream Market Trends:
The global market is majorly driven by the increasing uptake of convenience foods, including ice creams, by the masses. This is supported by rapid urbanization, the inflating disposable income levels of individuals and their shifting dietary preferences. There has also been a rise in the preference for online food delivery services across the globe, which has facilitated the sales of desserts and beverages, such as cakes, waffles, milkshakes, sundaes, cold coffee and floats, wherein ice creams are used as an essential ingredient in the preparation. The market is further driven by the introduction of numerous innovative flavors, such as mint chocolate, coffee, cheesecake and tiramisu, that are expected to cater to the diverse taste preferences of the customers.
Moreover, several key players have launched healthy low-fat and sugar-free variants in the market. They are also introducing lactose-free ice creams, which are gaining widespread preference among the vegan and lactose-intolerant consumers. In line with this, there has been a considerable rise in the demand for ice creams with natural and organic ingredients, which is also creating a positive outlook for the market. Some of the other factors contributing to the market growth include significant growth in the dairy industry and the escalating preference for premium ice creams among the masses.
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The global ice cream market is primarily driven by the increasing uptake of convenience foods, including ice creams, supported by rapid urbanization and rising disposable income levels.
Key players in the ice cream market are launching healthy low-fat and sugar-free variants, as well as lactose-free ice creams, which are gaining widespread preference among consumers.
The report is regularly tracking the direct effects of COVID-19 on the ice cream market, along with the indirect influence on associated industries, which will be integrated into the analysis.
The report includes insights on market trends, competitive landscape, segmentation by flavor, category, product, and distribution channel, as well as forecasts for 2021-2026.
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