Italy Ice Cream Market Size by Categories, Distribution Channel, Market Share and Forecast, 2021-2026
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The ice cream market in Italy was valued at $2.63 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 3% during the forecast period. Take-home and bulk ice cream was the largest category in the market both in terms of value and volume. Moreover, the impulse ice cream – single serve category is forecast to register the fastest growth in both value and volume terms. Hypermarkets and supermarkets were the largest distribution channels in the Italian ice cream sector and flexible packaging was the most used pack material followed by rigid plastic and paper and board.
The Italy ice cream market report on the ice cream sector in Italy provides insights on high growth markets to target, trends in the usage of packaging materials, types and closures category level distribution data and companies market shares.
Italy ice cream market overview
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What is the city-wise outlook of the Italy ice cream market?
The top ten cities in the Italian ice cream market are Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Brescia, Bari, Catania, Florence, and Bologna. In 2021, Rome emerged as the largest ice cream market in Italy, followed by Milan and Naples. Take-home and bulk ice-cream was the leading category in volume terms across the top ten cities while impulse ice cream – single-serve was the second largest category by consumption.
Italy ice cream market, by city
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What are the key categories in the Italy ice cream market?
The key categories in the ice cream market in Italy are artisanal ice cream, impulse ice cream – single serve, and take-home and bulk ice cream. Take-home and bulk ice cream led the Italian ice cream sector in terms of per capita consumption in 2021, followed by impulse ice cream – single serve and artisanal ice cream. Both impulse ice cream – single serve and take-home and bulk ice cream can be further divided into dairy-based and water-based. In both cases, the dairy-based sub-segment occupied the larger part of the market in 2021.
Italy ice cream market, by category
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What are the key distribution channels in the Italy ice cream market?
The key distribution channels in the ice cream market in Italy are hypermarkets and supermarkets, convenience stores, food and drinks specialists, and dollar stores. Hypermarkets and supermarkets dominated the market and dollar stores accounted for the least market value.
Italy ice cream market, by distribution channel
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Which are the key companies in the Italy ice cream market?
The key companies in the Italy ice cream market are Unilever, Sammontana Spa, Froneri International Limited, Valsoia Spa, General Mills Inc., and Mars Incorporated. Unilever was the leading company both in value and volume terms.
Italy ice cream market, by key companies
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Market report scope
Market size (Year – 2021) | $2.63 billion |
Growth rate | CAGR of >3% |
Forecast period | 2021-2026 |
Key cities | Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Brescia, Bari, Catania, Florence, and Bologna |
Key categories | Artisanal Ice Cream, Impulse Ice Cream – Single Serve, and Take-Home and Bulk Ice Cream |
Key distribution channels | Hypermarkets and Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Food and Drinks Specialists, and Dollar Stores |
Key companies | Unilever, Sammontana Spa, Froneri International Limited, Valsoia Spa, General Mills Inc., and Mars Incorporated |
This report provides:
- Per capita consumption and per capita expenditure of ice cream was higher in Italy than in both the global and regional levels in 2021
- Italian consumers prefer value for money products in the ice cream sector
- The per capita consumption of take-home and bulk ice cream was higher than other ice cream categories in Italy in 2021
- Brands are growing at a higher CAGR than private labels in the Italian ice cream sector
- Take-home and bulk ice-cream, was the most consumed category than impulse ice cream – single serve across leading cities in Italy
Reasons to Buy
- Identify high potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis.
- Analyze key distribution channels to identify and evaluate trends and opportunities.
- Gain an understanding of the total competitive landscape based on detailed company share analysis to plan effective market positioning.
- Significant emphasis on changes expected in the market that will provide a clear picture of the opportunities that can be tapped over the next five years, resulting in revenue expansion.
- The packaging analysis report helps manufacturers, in identifying the most commonly used packaging materials in the sector.
- Analysis of key macro-economic indicators such as real GDP, nominal GDP, consumer price index, household consumption expenditure, population (by age group, gender, rural-urban split, and employed people and unemployment rate). It also includes an economic summary of the country along with the labor market and demographic trends.
Sammontana Spa
Froneri International Limited
Valsoia Spa
General Mills Inc.
Mars Incorporated
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the Italy ice cream market size in 2021?
The ice cream market size in Italy was valued at $2.63 billion in 2021.
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What is the Italy ice cream market growth rate?
The ice cream market in Italy is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 3% during the forecast period.
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Which are the key cities in the Italy ice cream market?
The top ten cities in the Italian ice cream market are Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Brescia, Bari, Catania, Florence, and Bologna.
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What are the key categories in the Italy ice cream market?
The key categories in the ice cream market in Italy are artisanal ice cream, impulse ice cream – single serve, and take-home and bulk ice cream.
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What are the key distribution channels in the Italy ice cream market?
The key distribution channels in the ice cream market in Italy are hypermarkets and supermarkets, convenience stores, food and drinks specialists, and dollar stores.
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Which are the key companies in the Italy ice cream market?
The key ice cream companies in Italy are Unilever, Sammontana Spa, Froneri International Limited, Valsoia Spa, General Mills Inc., and Mars Incorporated.
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