In 2023, Poland led European ice cream hours worked with 12.53 million hours, while Slovakia had the least with 0.02697 million hours. Spain and the United Kingdom followed Poland closely, showing significant engagement in ice cream production. Notable year-on-year variations include Poland (5.27%), Spain (4.59%), and Bosnia and Herzegovina, which saw a substantial increase of 63.63%. Conversely, Bulgaria and Slovakia experienced significant declines of -12.71% and -33.36%, respectively. Over the last five years, Hungary and Sweden have shown impressive average annual growth rates.
Looking forward, the trends to watch include continued growth in Poland and Spain, while monitoring for potential rebounds in Belgium and Slovakia. The industry in established markets like Germany and Italy might remain stable, while emerging markets could see further fluctuations. Growth drivers could include technological advancements and changing consumer preferences.
Top countries in Ice Cream Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 12,530,000 | 2023 | +7.32% | +5.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 11,071,000 | 2023 | +8.16% | +4.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 8,232,500 | 2023 | +2.02% | +2.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 5,702,200 | 2023 | +6.47% | +0.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5,668,400 | 2023 | +1.65% | -2.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 5,353,400 | 2023 | +0.14% | +1.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 3,345,300 | 2023 | -0.037% | +0.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2,039,100 | 2023 | +8.81% | +0.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 1,835,300 | 2023 | +1.8% | +1.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 1,571,600 | 2023 | -0.96% | -4.24% | View data |
