United Kingdom - Ice Cream - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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United Kingdom Ice Cream Imports
In 2023, purchases abroad of ice cream decreased by -3.5% to 126K tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after five years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13%. Imports peaked at 148K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, ice cream imports soared to $531M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +22.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Ice Cream in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Netherlands | 77.9 | 78.1 | 72.8 | 76.5 | 86.1 | 96.0 | 90.4 | 80.5 | 83.9 | 85.9 | 103 |
| Germany | 42.7 | 43.5 | 45.1 | 38.4 | 30.1 | 46.0 | 67.3 | 60.9 | 53.2 | 57.7 | 79.2 |
| France | 53.6 | 56.8 | 40.3 | 40.8 | 63.1 | 70.6 | 64.8 | 79.2 | 86.3 | 66.3 | 77.5 |
| Belgium | 64.3 | 39.9 | 32.1 | 43.5 | 41.2 | 38.7 | 30.2 | 33.7 | 45.0 | 42.8 | 53.1 |
| Italy | 18.6 | 19.4 | 16.9 | 25.3 | 29.7 | 44.0 | 26.5 | 31.3 | 40.4 | 51.2 | 41.8 |
| Poland | 6.6 | 10.6 | 8.4 | 11.7 | 9.3 | 10.4 | 17.2 | 24.8 | 28.9 | 28.2 | 38.6 |
| Spain | 25.5 | 26.6 | 23.2 | 23.6 | 25.5 | 43.3 | 38.1 | 24.3 | 24.1 | 26.3 | 35.4 |
| Others | 37.5 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 55.5 | 55.4 | 84.5 | 75.8 | 86.3 | 110 | 103 | 102 |
| Total | 327 | 321 | 284 | 315 | 340 | 433 | 410 | 421 | 472 | 461 | 531 |
Imports by Country
the Netherlands (29K tons), Germany (19K tons) and France (16K tons) were the main suppliers of ice cream imports to the UK, with a combined 51% share of total imports. Belgium, Poland, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +13.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest ice cream suppliers to the UK were the Netherlands ($103M), Germany ($79M) and France ($78M), together comprising 49% of total imports. Belgium, Italy, Poland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +19.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the ice cream price stood at $4,227 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), surging by 19% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, ice cream import price increased by +78.7% against 2015 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($6,347 per ton), while the price for Ireland ($3,051 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ice cream market in the UK. 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:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- 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
