Market Forecast By By Type (Impulse Ice Cream, Take-home Ice Cream, Artisanal Ice Cream), By By Category (Dairy, Non-dairy), By By Distribution Channel (On-trade, Off-trade, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialist Stores, Other Distribution Channels) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC189696 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2024 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 40 | No. of Tables: 7 | |
India Ice cream Market registered a growth of 91.62% in value shipments in 2022 as compared to 2021 and an increase of 1.81% CAGR in 2022 over a period of 2017. In the Ice cream Market, India is becoming less competitive as the HHI index in 2022 was 5442 while in 2017 it was 4102. Herfindahl Index measures the competitiveness of exporting countries. The range lies from 0 to 10000, where a lower index number represents a larger number of players or exporting countries in the market while a large index number means less numbers of players or countries exporting in the market. India has reportedly relied more on domestic production to meet its growing demand in the Ice cream Market.
India is unable to meet its increasing need for this product with domestic production hence we see the trend is shifting towards import shipment to meet its demand The import factor of the Ice cream Market in 2022 was 0.92 while in 2017 it was 0.73. Thailand, United Arab Emirates, France, Switzerland and Rep. of Korea were among the top players in the market in 2022, where Thailand acquired the largest market share of 71.02% with a shipment value of 6.21 million USD in 2022 Thailand also offered the product below the average market price thus having a competitive advantage over others In 2017 Thailand had the largest market share of 59.55% with the shipment value of 2.44 million USD. The country was offering its product with an average price which is higher than the average market price offered in the country. Although Thailand offers its product above the market average price, it remained in the leadership position indicating the brand value it holds in the India Ice cream Market in 2017.
India Ice Cream Market report thoroughly covers the market by type, by category, and by distribution channel. The market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
India Ice Cream Market is anticipated to grow significantly over the coming years on the back of growing demand for indulgent products, increasing affordability due to lower price points, and rapid urbanization. Additionally, increased disposable incomes and changing lifestyles among young customers, who prefer innovative ice creams to taste new flavours. The rising health awareness amongst consumers, who prefer healthy food options that also provide pleasure while eating. This is creating an opportunity for the manufacturers to introduce healthy yet tasty ranges of ice creams to cater to customers' requirements.
According to 6Wresearch, the India Ice Cream Market size is estimated to rise at a CAGR of 17.8% during the forecast period 2023-2029. The market growth is influenced by some aspects such as increasing population income level, the emergence of online outlets, and increasing consumer base with the growing population rate in the country. Consumers are seeking a wide variety of flavours and premium-quality ice creams, and the demand for innovative flavours has surged. This demographic group, especially the youthful population are more open to experiencing new flavours and brands, contributing to ice cream market growth in India. The emergence of ice cream outlets online has boosted ice cream sales, as they provide easy access to satiate dessert cravings in the comfort of the home. Therefore, this increased accessibility has boosted sales. While ice cream consumption occurs throughout the year, the demand typically increases during the summer months, hence this is the peak month for ice cream sales, which is proven beneficial to the new entrance to earn great profit margin during this season.
COVID-19 has affected the India Ice Cream Market which is a part of the Asia Pacific Ice Cream Market. the pandemic caused the strict lockdown in the country coupled with the COVID-19 infection made the population health conscious. Hence, the demand for ice creams was reduced, and as a result, the market shares were also reduced. The closure of all ice cream outlets in the country due to the lockdown led to a decline in the consumption rate and simultaneously market revenues.
This market has numerous well-renowned players in the country, who are offering innovative ranges of ice creams to satiate consumer’s cravings. Some of them are listed below:
The ice cream market share in India is estimated to surge in the coming years owing to the presence of several supportive government initiatives. One of the significant initiatives is the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates the food safety standards in India. Manufacturers are considered to adhere to the released food safety guidelines, regarding quality and safety standards, including hygiene practices and labelling requirements. Ice cream manufacturers are required to obtain licenses or register their businesses with FSSAI, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Moreover, FSSAI releases stringent guidelines for the hygiene and sanitation practices to be adhered to by ice cream manufacturers. This includes maintaining clean production and ensuring the safe handling of ingredients.
According to Nitesh Kumar, Research Manager, 6Wresearch, the speciality stores are experiencing high sales of the products, as they offer a wide variety of the products. Hence, they are increasing the India Ice Cream Market revenue with the growing consumer base in the country.
Based on the category, dairy ice cream consumption is high among youngsters. However, with an increasing awareness of health, consumer preferences have been changing, shifting towards non-dairy ice creams, which align with these preferences.
The report offers a comprehensive segmentation of the ice cream market in India:
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Ice Cream Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, 2023 & 2030F |
3.3 India Ice Cream Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Ice Cream Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2020 & 2030F |
3.6 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Category, 2020 & 2030F |
3.7 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2020 & 2030F |
4 India Ice Cream Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 India Ice Cream Market Trends |
6 India Ice Cream Market, By Types |
6.1 India Ice Cream Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2023 - 2030F |
6.1.3 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Impulse Ice Cream, 2023 - 2030F |
6.1.4 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Take-home Ice Cream, 2023 - 2030F |
6.1.5 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Artisanal Ice Cream, 2023 - 2030F |
6.2 India Ice Cream Market, By Category |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy, 2023 - 2030F |
6.2.3 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-dairy, 2023 - 2030F |
6.3 India Ice Cream Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By On-trade, 2023 - 2030F |
6.3.3 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Off-trade, 2023 - 2030F |
6.3.4 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2023 - 2030F |
6.3.5 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2023 - 2030F |
6.3.6 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialist Stores, 2023 - 2030F |
6.3.7 India Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Distribution Channels, 2023 - 2030F |
7 India Ice Cream Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Ice Cream Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Ice Cream Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Ice Cream Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 India Ice Cream Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Ice Cream Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2020 & 2030F |
9.2 India Ice Cream Market Opportunity Assessment, By Category, 2020 & 2030F |
9.3 India Ice Cream Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2020 & 2030F |
10 India Ice Cream Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Ice Cream Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2023 |
10.2 India Ice Cream Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |