Artisanal Ice Cream Market, By Flavour, By Distribution Channel, By Geography

Description

Global Artisanal Ice Cream Market is estimated to be valued at USD 68.41 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 94.98 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 68.41 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	4.80%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 94.98 Bn

Figure. Artisanal Ice Cream Market Share (%), By Region 2025

The global artisanal ice cream market has witnessed a steady rise in recent years due to the growing demand for premium and natural ingredient-based ice cream among health-conscious consumers. Artisanal ice cream uses only the finest quality ingredients sourced from local farms and contains less sugar as compared to regular commercial ice cream brands. Moreover, small batch production methods allow artisanal ice cream makers to experiment with unique and diverse flavours. The rising popularity of artisanal ice creams that are perceived as healthier alternatives to regular ice cream has prompted several ice cream chains and restaurants to include such premium offerings in their menus. Artisanal ice creams are hand-made with natural ingredients, which are free from any preservatives, artificial flavours, and emulsifiers. These products are often manufactured in small batches and possess a shorter shelf life of eight weeks as compared to industrial ice creams, which have a shelf life of twenty-four months.

Market Dynamics:

The growth of the global artisanal ice cream market is driven by several factors. The increasing health awareness among consumers regarding the harmful effects of processed foods with artificial ingredients is driving the demand for artisanal ice cream with natural ingredients. Additionally, the rising popularity of grab-and-go frozen desserts is prompting the foodservice industry to offer more artisanal ice cream flavours. The willingness of consumers to pay premium prices for superior taste and quality is another key driver. However, high initial setup and production costs pose a major challenge for small artisanal ice cream makers. Also, the lack of large-scale production and distribution networks restricts market reach. Nevertheless, opportunities lie in expanding to untapped regional markets and strategic partnerships with food chains.

Key features of the study:

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global artisanal ice cream market and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global artisanal ice cream market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Unilever, Nestle, Van Leeuwen, Nestle S.A, Fiasco Gelato Cafes Ltd., Bi-Rite Creamery, Carmela Ice Cream Co., True & 12 Handmade Ice Cream, Boho Gelato, Gracie's Ice Cream, High Road Craft Brands
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global artisanal ice cream market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analysing the global artisanal ice cream market

Detailed Segmentation:

By Flavour
- Chocolate
- Vanilla
- Fruits & Nuts
- Others
By Distribution Channel
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Channel
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles
- Unilever
- Van Leeuwen
- Nestle S.A
- Fiasco Gelato Cafes Ltd.
- Bi-Rite Creamery
- Carmela Ice Cream Co.
- True & 12 Handmade Ice Cream
- Boho Gelato
- Gracie's Ice Cream
- High Road Craft Brands

Product Code: CMI2967

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Market Snippet, By Flavour
- Market Snippet, By Distribution Channel
- Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Increasing demand for premium and superior quality products
- Growing popularity of new flavours
- Restraints
- High price points compared to mass-produced ice creams
- Short shelf life and vulnerability to temperature changes
- Opportunities
- Product innovation and new product launches
- Geographic expansion into untapped markets
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario

4. Global Artisanal Ice Cream Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact

5. Global Artisanal Ice Cream Market, By Flavour, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Chocolate
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Vanilla
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Fruits & Nuts
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)

6. Global Artisanal Ice Cream Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Specialty Stores
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Online Channel
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)

7. Global Artisanal Ice Cream Market, By Region, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Region, 2021 - 2032
- Country Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Flavour, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Flavour, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Flavour, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Flavour, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
Middle East & Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Flavour, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Middle East
Africa

8. Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles
- Unilever
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Strategies
- Van Leeuwen
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Strategies
- Nestle S.A
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Strategies
- Fiasco Gelato Cafes Ltd.
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Strategies
- Bi-Rite Creamery
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Strategies
- Carmela Ice Cream Co.
- True & 12 Handmade Ice Cream
- Boho Gelato
- Gracie's Ice Cream
- High Road Craft Brands

9. Section

References
Research Methodology
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