The import of ice cream and other edible ice to the UK shows a consistent upward trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the import value stood at approximately 467.74 million USD. The forecasted data highlights year-on-year growth rates of 2.38% for 2024, 2.38% for 2025, 2.27% for 2026, 2.18% for 2027, and 2.09% for 2028. Over the forecasted five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected at approximately 2.26%, indicating a moderate but steady increase in imports.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of changing consumer preferences towards healthier and more sustainable ice cream options.
- Brexit-related trade negotiations and their impact on import tariffs and regulations.
- Fluctuations in the global dairy market affecting the price and supply of imported ice cream.