Italy - Ice Cream - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingItaly Sees 1% Rise in Ice Cream Export, Hitting a Record $385 Million in 2023
Italy Ice Cream Exports
In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of ice cream, when their volume decreased by -11% to 80K tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 90K tons in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.
In value terms, ice cream exports totaled $385M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by +58.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Ice Cream in Italy (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 9.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 5.7 | 7.2 | 9.0 | 8.7 | 13.7 | 64.3 | 49.8 | 49.3 |
| Germany | 55.8 | 68.7 | 50.4 | 55.7 | 51.3 | 57.9 | 39.5 | 44.2 | 50.1 | 48.0 | 48.2 |
| Spain | 34.6 | 37.4 | 31.1 | 28.8 | 32.4 | 31.9 | 19.8 | 33.8 | 36.8 | 45.8 | 41.1 |
| United Kingdom | 17.7 | 20.3 | 19.5 | 30.1 | 32.6 | 41.4 | 30.4 | 35.7 | 45.2 | 46.6 | 39.6 |
| France | 60.9 | 63.5 | 48.1 | 35.6 | 33.7 | 39.3 | 35.7 | 35.0 | 44.2 | 45.2 | 38.5 |
| Netherlands | 14.3 | 18.7 | 14.7 | 16.3 | 20.2 | 22.6 | 16.3 | 14.4 | 17.6 | 25.8 | 31.8 |
| Austria | 8.8 | 9.1 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 9.2 | 10.3 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 10.3 | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| Others | 73.8 | 74.4 | 63.0 | 67.9 | 73.5 | 87.1 | 85.9 | 90.3 | 102 | 109 | 125 |
| Total | 275 | 296 | 237 | 247 | 260 | 300 | 244 | 275 | 370 | 382 | 385 |
Exports by Country
the United States (11K tons), Germany (9.1K tons) and Spain (8.4K tons) were the main destinations of ice cream exports from Italy, together comprising 35% of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the United States ($49M), Germany ($48M) and Spain ($41M) were the largest markets for ice cream exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for 36% of total exports.
the United States, with a CAGR of +17.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the ice cream price amounted to $4,794 per ton (FOB, Italy), growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($5,557 per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($2,363 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ice cream market in Italy. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10521000 - Ice cream and other edible ice (including sherbet, lollipops) (excluding mixes and bases for ice cream)
Country coverage:
- Italy
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Italy
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
