North America Frozen Desserts Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 316.2 Million |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 350.4 Million |
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Largest Share by Distribution Channel | Off-Trade |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 2.08 % |
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Largest Share by Country | United States |
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Market Concentration | Low |
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North America Frozen Desserts Market Analysis
The North America Frozen Desserts Market size is estimated at 316.2 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 350.4 million USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 2.08% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
316.2 Million
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
350.4 Million
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
1.50 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
2.08 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest Market by Distribution Channel
96.98 %
value share, Off-Trade, 2023
The wider availability of various brands, ease of reading product labels and convenience in comparing different products make it the preffered type among the dairy consumers.
Largest Market by Country
84.35 %
value share, United States, 2023
Higher purchasing power, the inclusion of dairy products in most of their consumption patterns, and high productivity are some of the major factors driving the U.S market.
Fastest-growing Market by Distribution Channel
2.09 %
Projected CAGR, Off-Trade, 2024-2029
The increased adoption of e-commerce platform among the consumers and growing presence of online retailers in North America is anticipated to drive the off-trade segment.
Fastest-growing Market by Country
2.12 %
Projected CAGR, United States, 2024-2029
The hike in the trajectory is associated with the elevating volume of sweet-preferring consumers in United States along with rocketing innovations is anticipated to drive the segment.
Leading Market Player
14.41 %
market share, Dairy Farmers of America Inc., 2022
The increased manufacturing capacities with efforts towards safety and quality of the products is making the company Dairy Farmers of America Inc. to be the market leader in the year studied.
Rise in modern grocery retailing including hypermarkets and online stores fuels the sales through off-trade channels
- The off-trade segment recorded a high market share, primarily driven by hypermarkets and supermarkets. Supermarkets/Hypermarkets have always maintained a strong lead in terms of the sales of frozen desserts. The proximity factor of these channels, especially in large and developed cities, gives them the added advantage of influencing the consumer's decision to choose from a large variety of products available in the market. For instance, in the United States, supermarkets and hypermarkets accounted for over 66% of frozen dessert sales in terms of value in 2022.
- The online channel is projected to be the fastest-growing distribution channel for frozen desserts in North America. It is expected to register a CAGR of 2.4% during the forecast period. In Canada, online sales of frozen desserts registered a growth of 17% in terms of volume from 2017 to 2022, attributed to the increasing investment by modern grocery stores in the online delivery infrastructure in response to the changing purchasing behaviors of Canadian consumers. For instance, the survey conducted in 2021 reported that nearly 22% of Canadians plan to buy groceries online regularly.
- In the United States, major brands have partnered with online retailers to aid consumer convenience. For instance, prominent online retailers include Instacart, Amazon Fresh, Walmart, Kroger, Shipt, Thrive Market, Whole Foods, and FreshDirect. Key brands of frozen desserts available in Walmart's online stores include Van Leeuwen, Great Value, Edwards, and Marie Callender's.
Understand The Key Trends Shaping This Market
Increasing demand for low-calorie desserts among the North American population
- Compared to 2021, the frozen desserts market in North America recorded an increase of 1.18% in 2022. In the last three years, consumers in North America preferred low-calorie desserts. Sorbet and frozen custard are the two main segments of the frozen dessert market. The demand for low-calorie desserts is increasing, thus boosting the market for frozen desserts. Sorbet and frozen custard have lower milk fat percentages than other dairy sweets like ice cream. The frozen dessert category in the region is expected to rise by 3.93% by 2025.
- Compared to other countries, the United States holds a 15.38% share of the North American market. The availability of frozen desserts in several retail locations, such as Walmart and Amazon, boosts the market's growth. Frozen desserts are available at varied prices (low, medium, and high). The base selling price of frozen desserts is USD 2.45, which can go as high as USD 130, thus increasing consumer affordability. With shares of 66.69%, supermarket/hypermarket chains were substantially more active in product provision than other retailing types during the review period.
- The market has observed a rising volume of individuals preferring ice creams due to the growing demand for low-fat dairy desserts. In Mexico, the ice cream segment held a share of 34.25% in terms of consumption volume during the review period.
North America Frozen Desserts Market Trends
The consumption of milk and dairy products is influenced by factors such as population growth, changing dietary preferences, and economic conditions, leading to variations in milk consumption patterns over time
- In 2020, the output of raw milk grew by 2.15%. In 2021, the growth rate of raw milk production was 3.4% higher than in 2019. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) states that the demand for ice cream continued to rebound and grew by 4% Y-o-Y in 2020. In November 2021, milk production in the United States totaled 18.0 billion pounds, down by 0.4% from November 2020. The number of milk cows on US farms was 9.39 million heads, 47,000 less than in November 2020. Production per cow in the United States averaged 1,922 pounds in November 2021, three pounds above November 2020 and 10,000 heads lesser than in October 2021.
- In 2019, the consistency of raw milk production saw a modest increase as raw milk output experienced a minimal increase of 0.36% compared to 2018. The declining raw milk production was due to the closure of milk manufacturing facilities in the area and associated macroeconomic factors like rising milk demand but falling milk prices.
- When the statistics are compared to 2016, the growth rate of milk production in North America increased by 1.83% in 2019. In the United States, big farms managed 55.2% of all herds, and the number of milking cows increased to 1,953 heads. Such substantial dairy enterprises were increasingly found throughout the region's West, Southwest, and Upper Midwest. Similarly, the region gained 1.10% momentum in 2018. The average number of milking cows was 9.41 million heads in 2018, up by 40,000 heads over the previous year. The amount of milk produced per cow reached a record-high 5,781 pounds in 2018.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- The rising number of milking cows in the country is largely driving the production of raw milk in North America
North America Frozen Desserts Industry Overview
The North America Frozen Desserts Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 39.53%. The major players in this market are Dairy Farmers of America Inc., Froneri International Limited, HP Hood LLC, Unilever PLC and Walmart Inc. (sorted alphabetically).
North America Frozen Desserts Market Leaders
Dairy Farmers of America Inc.
Froneri International Limited
HP Hood LLC
Unilever PLC
Walmart Inc.
Other important companies include Cedar Crest Specialties Inc., Double Rainbow Canada China Holdings Group Inc., Perry's Ice Cream, Turkey Hill Dairy, Wells Enterprises Inc..
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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North America Frozen Desserts Market News
- October 2022: Kemps replaced Dean Goods throughout Iowa as Dairy Farmers of America completed the USD 433 million acquisition of Dean Foods properties. The business took over the Le Mars milk factory, which can process numerous Kemps products, from cottage cheese to ice cream.
- August 2022: Dairy Farmers of America acquired two shelf-extended facilities of SmithFoods. The strategy of this acquisition was to assist the corporation in capitalizing on the market's growing demand for products with extended shelf lives.
- April 2022: Haagen-Dazs unveiled its new shop design with the grand opening of its location in Walnut Creek, California.
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North America Frozen Desserts Market Report - Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
REPORT OFFERS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
2.1. Per Capita Consumption
2.2. Raw Material/commodity Production
2.2.1. Milk
2.3. Regulatory Framework
2.3.1. Canada
2.3.2. Mexico
2.3.3. United States
2.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
3.1. Distribution Channel
3.1.1. Off-Trade
3.1.1.1. By Sub Distribution Channels
3.1.1.1.1. Convenience Stores
3.1.1.1.2. Online Retail
3.1.1.1.3. Specialist Retailers
3.1.1.1.4. Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
3.1.1.1.5. Others (Warehouse clubs, gas stations, etc.)
3.1.2. On-Trade
3.2. Country
3.2.1. Canada
3.2.2. Mexico
3.2.3. United States
3.2.4. Rest of North America
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
4.4.1. Cedar Crest Specialties Inc.
4.4.2. Dairy Farmers of America Inc.
4.4.3. Double Rainbow Canada China Holdings Group Inc.
4.4.4. Froneri International Limited
4.4.5. HP Hood LLC
4.4.6. Perry's Ice Cream
4.4.7. Turkey Hill Dairy
4.4.8. Unilever PLC
4.4.9. Walmart Inc.
4.4.10. Wells Enterprises Inc.
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE CEOS
6. APPENDIX
6.1. Global Overview
6.1.1. Overview
6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)
6.2. Sources & References
6.3. List of Tables & Figures
6.4. Primary Insights
6.5. Data Pack
6.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION OF FROZEN DESSERTS, KG, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- PRODUCTION OF MILK, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 3:
- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS, METRIC TONNES, BY NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 4:
- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS, USD MN, BY NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 5:
- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 6:
- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 7:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 9:
- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 10:
- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 11:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 12:
- VALUE SHARE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 13:
- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 14:
- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 15:
- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 16:
- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 17:
- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 18:
- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 19:
- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 20:
- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 21:
- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 22:
- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 23:
- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 26:
- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 27:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 28:
- VALUE SHARE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 29:
- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CANADA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 30:
- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, USD MN, CANADA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 31:
- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, MEXICO, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, USD MN, MEXICO, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 33:
- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 34:
- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 35:
- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, REST OF NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 36:
- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, USD MN, REST OF NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 37:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 38:
- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 39:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022
North America Frozen Desserts Industry Segmentation
Off-Trade, On-Trade are covered as segments by Distribution Channel. Canada, Mexico, United States are covered as segments by Country.
- The off-trade segment recorded a high market share, primarily driven by hypermarkets and supermarkets. Supermarkets/Hypermarkets have always maintained a strong lead in terms of the sales of frozen desserts. The proximity factor of these channels, especially in large and developed cities, gives them the added advantage of influencing the consumer's decision to choose from a large variety of products available in the market. For instance, in the United States, supermarkets and hypermarkets accounted for over 66% of frozen dessert sales in terms of value in 2022.
- The online channel is projected to be the fastest-growing distribution channel for frozen desserts in North America. It is expected to register a CAGR of 2.4% during the forecast period. In Canada, online sales of frozen desserts registered a growth of 17% in terms of volume from 2017 to 2022, attributed to the increasing investment by modern grocery stores in the online delivery infrastructure in response to the changing purchasing behaviors of Canadian consumers. For instance, the survey conducted in 2021 reported that nearly 22% of Canadians plan to buy groceries online regularly.
- In the United States, major brands have partnered with online retailers to aid consumer convenience. For instance, prominent online retailers include Instacart, Amazon Fresh, Walmart, Kroger, Shipt, Thrive Market, Whole Foods, and FreshDirect. Key brands of frozen desserts available in Walmart's online stores include Van Leeuwen, Great Value, Edwards, and Marie Callender's.
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Market Definition
- Butter - Butter is a yellow-to-white solid emulsion of fat globules, water, and inorganic salts produced by churning the cream from cows’ milk
- Dairy - Dairy product include milk and any of the foods made from milk, including butter, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and condensed and dried milk.
- Frozen Desserts - Frozen dairy dessert means and includes products containing milk or cream and other ingredients which are frozen or semi-frozen prior to consumption, such as ice milk or sherbet, including frozen dairy desserts for special dietary purposes, and sorbet
- Sour Milk Drinks - Sour milk is thick, curdled milk, with a sour taste, obtained from the fermentation of milk. Sour milk drinks such as kefir, laban, buttermilk have been considered in the study
| Keyword | Definition |
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| Cultured Butter | Cultured butter is prepared by having the raw butter go through chemical processing and has been added with certain emulsifiers and foreign ingredients. |
| Uncultured Butter | This type of butter is one which has not been processed in any way |
| Natural Cheese | The type of cheese in its most natural form. It is made from natural and simple products and ingredients, including fresh and natural salts, natural colors, enzymes, and high-quality milk. |
| Processed Cheese | Processed cheese undergoes the same processes as natural cheese; however, it requires more steps and many different forms of ingredients. Making processed cheese involves melting natural cheese, emulsifying it, and adding preservatives and other artificial ingredients or colorings. |
| Single Cream | Single cream contains around 18% fat. It’s a single layer of cream that appears over boiled milk. |
| Double Cream | Double cream contains 48% fat, more than double the amount of fat of single cream. It’s heavier and thicker than single cream |
| Whipping Cream | This has a much higher fat percentage than single cream (36%). Used to top cakes, pies, and puddings and as a thickener for sauces, soups, and fillings. |
| Frozen Desserts | Desserts that are meant to be eaten in frozen condition. E.g., sherbets, sorbets, frozen yogurts |
| UHT Milk (Ultra-high temperature milk) | Milk heated at a very high temperature. Ultra-high-temperature processing (UHT) of milk involves heating for 1–8 sec at 135–154°C. which kills the spore-forming pathogenic microorganism, resulting in a product with a shelf-life of several months. |
| Non-dairy butter/Plant-based butter | Butter made from plant-derived oil such as coconut, palm, etc. |
| Non-dairy Yogurt | Yogurt made from typically made from nuts, like almonds, cashews, coconuts, and even other foods like soybeans, plantains, oats, and peas |
| On-trade | It refers to restaurants, QSRs, and bars. |
| Off-trade | It refers to supermarkets, hypermarkets, on-line channels, etc. |
| Neufchatel cheese | One of the oldest kinds of cheese in France. It is a soft, slightly crumbly, mold-ripened, bloomy-rind cheese made in the Neufchâtel-en-Bray region of Normandy. |
| Flexitarian | It refers to a consumer preferring a semi-vegetarian diet, that is centered on plant foods with limited or occasional inclusion of meat. |
| Lactose Intolerance | Lactose intolerance is a reaction in digestive system to lactose, the sugar in milk. It causes uncomfortable symptoms in response to the consumption of dairy products. |
| Cream Cheese | Cream cheese is a soft and creamy fresh cheese with a tangy taste made from milk and cream. |
| Sorbets | Sorbet is a frozen dessert made using ice combined with fruit juice, fruit purée, or other ingredients, such as wine, liqueur, or honey. |
| Sherbet | Sherbet is a sweetened frozen dessert made with fruit and some sort of dairy product such as milk or cream. |
| Shelf stable | Foods that can be safely stored at room temperature, or "on the shelf," for at least one year and do not have to be cooked or refrigerated to eat safely. |
| DSD | Direct Store Delivery is the process in supply chain management wherein the product is delivered from manufacturing plant directly to the retailer. |
| OU Kosher | Orthodox Union Kosher is a kosher certification agency based in New York City. |
| Gelato | Gelato is a frozen creamy dessert made with milk, heavy cream and sugar. |
| Grass-fed Cows | Grass-fed cows are allowed to graze in pastures, where they eat a variety of grasses and clover. |
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