In 2023, the European ice cream market saw Italy and France leading with values of €1.378 billion and €1.3214 billion respectively. The sector witnessed mixed year-on-year variations: while Poland and Latvia showed significant growth at 2.47% and 6.19%, Italy experienced a decline of -2.55%. Over the past five years, growth trends varied across countries, indicating fluctuating market dynamics. Notably, smaller markets like Slovakia and Estonia also reported notable increases at 4.86% and 3.16% respectively.
Future trends to watch include increasing consumer preference for artisanal and premium ice cream, greater demand for plant-based alternatives, and potential regulatory impacts from sustainability initiatives across Europe. Market players must innovate to capture emerging health and environmental consciousness trends.
Top countries in Ice Cream Market Size Value by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,378,000,000 | 2023 | +0.41% | -2.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,321,400,000 | 2023 | +0.38% | +0.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,069,700,000 | 2023 | +0.16% | +1.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 448,960,000 | 2023 | +2.04% | +2.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 316,270,000 | 2023 | +3.31% | +0.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 241,760,000 | 2023 | +2.94% | +3.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 216,110,000 | 2023 | +4.96% | +1.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 215,500,000 | 2023 | -0.38% | -1.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 186,820,000 | 2023 | -1.96% | -1.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 179,950,000 | 2023 | +0.48% | -0.9% | View data |
