In 2023, the sold production of ice cream and other edible ice in the UK stood at 441.17 million euros. From 2024 onwards, a declining trend is observed in the forecasted data. By 2028, the production value is expected to fall to 386.71 million euros, marking a consistent year-on-year decline. Specifically, the sector experiences a year-on-year decrease of about 2.6% from 2024 to 2025, about 2.6% from 2025 to 2026, around 2.6% from 2026 to 2027, and approximately 2.6% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period indicates an average annual decline of around 2.6%.
Future trends to watch include potential market recovery influenced by economic factors such as changes in consumer preferences towards healthier or more sustainable options, technological advancements in production processes, and the impact of climate change on agricultural inputs affecting ice cream production.
