United States (US) Ice Cream Market Size and Trend Analysis by Categories and Segment, Distribution Channel, Packaging Formats, Market Share, Demographics and Forecast, 2026
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US Ice Cream Market Overview
The US ice cream market size was 13.4 billion in 2021. The market is expected to achieve a CAGR of more than 4% during 2021-2026. The take-home and bulk ice cream segment was the largest category in 2021.
The US Ice Cream Market Overview
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| Market Size 2021 | 13.4 billion |
| CAGR (2021-2026) | >4% |
| Key Cities | New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Washington, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Phoenix |
| Key Categories | Take-Home and Bulk Ice Cream, Impulse Ice Cream – Single Serve, and Artisanal Ice Cream |
| Key Distribution Channels | Hypermarkets and Supermarkets, E-Retailers, Convenience Stores, Food and Drinks Specialists, Dollar Stores, and Others |
| Key Packaging Materials | Paper and Board, Flexible Packaging, and Rigid Plastics |
| Key Players | Unilever, Froneri Lux Topco S.à r.l., Wells Enterprises, Inc, Artisanal Producers, Blue Bell Creameries, L.P., Dairy Farmers of America, and Others |
The US Ice Cream Market Segmentation by Cities
The key cities in the US ice cream market are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Washington, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Phoenix. New York emerged as the largest ice cream market in the US.
The US Ice Cream Market Analysis, by Cities
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The US Ice Cream Market Segmentation by Category
The key categories in the US ice cream market are take-home and bulk ice cream, impulse ice cream – single serve, and artisanal ice cream. Take-home and bulk ice cream led the US ice cream sector in terms of value in 2021.
The US Ice Cream Market Analysis, by Categories
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The US Ice Cream Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
The key distribution channels in the US ice cream market are hypermarkets and supermarkets, e-retailers, convenience stores, food and drinks specialists, dollar stores, and others. Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the leading distribution channel in the US ice cream sector in 2021.
The US Ice Cream Market Analysis, by Distribution Channel
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The US Ice Cream Market Segmentation by Packaging Material
The key packaging materials in the US ice cream market are paper and board, flexible packaging, and rigid plastics. Paper and board was the most used pack material in the US ice cream sector, followed by rigid plastics.
The US Ice Cream Market Analysis, by Packaging Material
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The US Ice Cream Market - Competitive Landscape
Some of the leading players in the US ice cream market are Unilever, Froneri Lux Topco S.à r.l., Wells Enterprises, Inc, Artisanal Producers, Blue Bell Creameries, L.P., Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., and others. Unilever held the highest share of the US ice cream sector.
The US Ice Cream Market Analysis, by Leading Players
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Scope
This report provides:
- Overall sector value and volume data with growth analysis.
- Value and growth analysis for all the categories with inputs on individual segment share within each category and the change in their market share forecast.
- Market share of companies and private labels.
- Percentage of sales within each category through distribution channels.
- Consumption breakdown for package materials and pack types in each category in terms of percentage share of the number of units sold, pack material data, pack type, closure type, and primary outer type.
Key Highlights
- Per capita consumption and per capita expenditure of ice cream were higher in the US 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 US in 2021
- Hypermarkets & supermarkets is the leading distribution channel in the American ice cream secto,
- Brands are growing at a higher CAGR than private labels in the American ice cream sector
- The health & wellness market is led by the take-home and bulk ice cream category in the US 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 has 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 of key macroeconomic indicators such as real GDP, nominal GDP, consumer price index, household consumption expenditure, and population (by age group, gender, rural-urban split, employed people, and unemployment rate). It also includes an economic summary of the country along with the labor market and demographic trends.
Yildiz Holding AS
General Mills Inc.
Has Gida
Diploma IS AS
Toksoz Group
Froneri International Limited
Nestle Ltd.
Lotte Co. Ltd.
Inspire Brands Inc.
General Mills Inc.
Coo & Coo
Farggi
Chuchu Bar
Unilever
Weis Frozen Foods
Dunkin' Donuts
Haitai Confectionery & Foods Co. Ltd
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the US ice cream market size in 2021?
The US ice cream market size i was v13.4 billion in 2021.
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What is the US ice cream market growth rate?
The US ice cream market is expected to achieve a CAGR of more than 4% during 2021-2026.
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What are the key cities in the US ice cream market?
The key cities in the US ice cream market are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Washington, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Phoenix.
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What are the key categories of the US ice cream market?
The key categories in the US ice cream market are take-home and bulk ice cream, impulse ice cream – single serve, and artisanal ice cream.
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What are the key distribution channels of the US ice cream market?
The key distribution channels in the US ice cream market are hypermarkets and supermarkets, e-retailers, convenience stores, food and drinks specialists, dollar stores, and others.
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What are the key packaging materials used in the US ice cream market?
The key packaging materials used in the US ice cream market are paper and board, flexible packaging, and rigid plastics.
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Who are the leading players in the US ice cream market?
Some of the leading players in the US ice cream market are Unilever, Froneri Lux Topco S.à r.l., Wells Enterprises, Inc, Artisanal Producers, Blue Bell Creameries, L.P., Dairy Farmers of America, and others.
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