France leads Europe in ice cream production in 2024 with a value of 1.2013 billion euros, followed by Germany at 0.84061 billion euros and Italy at 0.83422 billion euros. Spain and the United Kingdom round out the top five with 0.66598 and 0.44153 billion euros, respectively. Over the last two years, significant increases were noted in Germany (6.79%) and Poland (3.54%), while Italy (-1.78%) and the UK (-2.21%) saw declines. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) shows mixed results, reflecting varying growth patterns across countries.
Key insights for future trends in the European ice cream market include:
- **Innovation and premiumization**: Increasing demand for natural ingredients and premium options.
- **Sustainability**: Rising focus on environmentally friendly production methods.
- **Health trends**: Growing interest in low-calorie and alternative ingredient ice creams.
- **Regional growth**: Anticipated market expansions in Eastern Europe due to rising disposable incomes.
Monitoring these trends will be crucial for anticipating shifts in consumer preferences and production methods in the coming years.
Top countries in Sold Production of Ice Cream and Other Edible Ice by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,201,300,000 | 2023 | +1.03% | +1.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 840,610,000 | 2023 | -1.57% | +6.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 834,220,000 | 2023 | -1.08% | -1.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 665,980,000 | 2023 | +4.27% | +1.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 441,530,000 | 2023 | -2.32% | -2.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 416,890,000 | 2023 | +2.68% | +3.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 346,320,000 | 2023 | +1.63% | -0.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 307,480,000 | 2023 | +3.83% | +2.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 110,840,000 | 2023 | +0.51% | -0.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 109,920,000 | 2023 | +2.96% | +2.81% | View data |
