United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ice Cream Market Size by Categories, Distribution Channel, Market Share and Forecast, 2021-2026
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UAE Ice Cream Market Report Overview
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ice cream market size was valued at $152.3 million in 2021. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 4% during the forecast period. The UAE ice cream market was led by impulse ice cream – single serve category in value terms, and take-home and bulk ice cream was the leading category in volume terms. Moreover, the impulse ice cream – single serve category is forecast to register fastest value and volume growth during 2021-2026.
The UAE ice cream market report 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.
UAE ice cream market overview
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Which are the major cities in the ice cream market in the UAE?
The major cities in the ice cream market in the UAE are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al-Quwain. Abu Dhabi emerged as the largest ice cream market in the UAE, followed by Dubai and Sharjah.
UAE ice cream market, by major cities
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What are the key categories in the ice cream market in the UAE?
The key categories in the ice cream market in the UAE include take-home and bulk ice cream, impulse ice cream-single serve, and artisanal ice cream. Take-home and bulk ice cream led the UAE ice cream sector in terms of per capita consumption in 2021, followed by impulse ice cream – single serve and artisanal ice cream.
Furthermore, per capita consumption of take-home and bulk ice cream was higher in the UAE compared to regional level in the same year. However, per capita consumption of impulse ice cream – single serve and artisanal ice cream was lower in the UAE compared to both the global and the regional levels in the same year.
UAE ice cream market, by category
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What are the key segments in the ice cream market in the UAE?
The key segments in the ice cream market in UAE include dairy- based and water- based ice cream. In the impulse ice cream – single serve category, dairy based ice cream has the highest value sales. In the take- home and bulk ice cream category, again dairy- based ice cream has the highest value sales.
UAE ice cream market, by segment
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What are the key distribution channels in the ice cream market in the UAE?
The key distribution channels in the ice cream market in UAE include hypermarkets & supermarkets, convenience stores, food & drinks specialists, and Dollar stores. Hypermarkets & supermarkets is the leading distribution channel in UAE ice cream market.
UAE ice cream market, by distribution channel
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What are the key pack materials in the ice cream market in the UAE?
The key pack materials in the ice cream market in the UAE include rigid plastics, flexible packaging, and paper & board. Flexible packaging has the highest share in the ice cream market in UAE.
UAE ice cream market, by pack materials
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Who are the key competitors in the ice cream market in the UAE?
The key competitors in the ice cream market in the UAE include IFFCO, Mars Incorporated, Unilever, General Mills Inc., United Kaipara, Dunkin’ Donuts, Pure Ice Cream Co. LLC., Bulla Dairy Foods, and Whey2go Holding Ltd.
UAE ice cream market, by key competitors
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Market report scope
| Market size 2021 | $152.3 million |
| CAGR | >4% |
| Forecast period | 2021-2026 |
| Major cities | Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al-Quwain. Abu Dhabi emerged as the largest ice cream market in the UAE, followed by Dubai and Sharjah |
| Key categories | Take-Home and Bulk Ice Cream, Impulse Ice Cream-Single Serve, and Artisanal Ice Cream |
| Key segments | Dairy-Based and Water-Based |
| Key distribution channels | Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Food & Drink Specialists, and Dollar Stores |
| Key pack materials | Rigid Plastics, Flexible Packaging, and Paper & Board |
| Key competitors | IFFCO, Mars Incorporated, Unilever, General Mills Inc., United Kaipara, Dunkin’ Donuts, Pure Ice Cream Co. LLC., Bulla Dairy Foods, and Whey2go Holding Ltd |
Scope
- Per capita expenditure of ice cream was higher in the UAE than in both the global and regional levels in 2021
- The per capita consumption of take-home and bulk ice cream was higher than other ice cream categories in the UAE in 2021
- Convenience stores is the leading distribution channel in the UAE ice cream sector
- The health & wellness market is led by the impulse ice cream – single serve category in the UAE ice cream sector
Reasons to Buy
- Identify high potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis
- Existing and new players can 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
- Our team of analysts have placed a 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 on 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 economic summary of the country along with labor market and demographic trends.
Mars Incorporated
Unilever
General Mills Inc.
United Kaipara
Dunkin' Donuts
Pure Ice Cream Co. LLC.
Bulla Dairy Foods
Whey2go Holding Ltd
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the UAE ice cream market size in the year 2021?
The ice cream market size in the UAE was valued at $152.3 million in 2021.
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What is the UAE ice cream market growth rate?
The ice cream market in UAE is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 4% during the forecast period.
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Which are the major cities in the UAE ice cream market?
The major cities in the ice cream market in the UAE are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al-Quwain.
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What are the key categories in the UAE ice cream market?
Take-home and bulk ice cream, impulse ice cream-single serve, and artisanal ice cream are the key categories in the UAE ice cream market.
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Which are the key segments in the UAE ice cream market?
Dairy-based and water-based ice cream are the key segments in the UAE ice cream market.
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Which are the key distribution channels in the UAE ice cream market?
Hypermarkets and supermarkets, convenience stores, food & drink specialists, and Dollar stores are the key distribution channels in the UAE ice cream market.
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What are the key pack materials in the UAE ice cream market?
Rigid plastics, flexible packaging, and paper & board are the key pack materials in the UAE ice cream market.
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Who are the key competitors in the UAE ice cream market?
IFFCO, Mars Incorporated, Unilever, General Mills Inc., United Kaipara, Dunkin’ Donuts, Pure Ice Cream Co. LLC., Bulla Dairy Foods, and Whey2go Holding Ltd are the key competitors in the UAE ice cream market.
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