South Africa Gelato Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
The gelato market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 220.8 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 4.5% is expected of South Africa gelato market from 2025 to 2033.
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Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$152.9
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$220.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
4.5%
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South Africa
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South Africa gelato market highlights
- The South Africa gelato market generated a revenue of USD 152.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 220.8 million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2025 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, dairy-based was the largest revenue generating source in 2024.
- Plant-based is the most lucrative source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Gelato market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 152.9 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 220.8 million |
| Growth rate | 4.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Dairy-based |
| Fastest growing segment | Plant-based |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2023 |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Dairy-based, Plant-based |
| Key market players worldwide | Unilever PLC, Amorino, Gelatissimo, Sammontana Italia Group, Crosta & Mollica, Righteous Gelato, Hackney Gelato, Baskin Robbins, G.S. Gelato & Desserts |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.7% of the global gelato market in 2024.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Middle East & Africa, South Africa gelato market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 157.7 million by 2033.
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Gelato Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unilever PLC | View profile | 128,377 | 100 Victoria Embankment, London, United Kingdom, EC4Y 0DY | www.unilever.com |
| Baskin Robbins | View profile | 11-50 | Canton, Massachusetts, United States, North America | www.baskinrobbins.com |
| Amorino | View profile | 1001-5000 | Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe | www.amorino.com |
| Gelatissimo | View profile | 51-100 | Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania | gelatissimo.com.au/ |
| Sammontana Italia Group | View profile | 1001-5000 | Empoli, Toscana, Italy, Europe | www.sammontanaitalia.com |
| Crosta & Mollica | View profile | 11-50 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | www.crostamollica.com |
| Righteous Gelato | View profile | 11-50 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North America | www.righteousgelato.com |
| Hackney Gelato | View profile | 1-10 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | www.hackneygelato.com/ |
| G.S. Gelato & Desserts | View profile | 11-50 | Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States, North America | gsgelato.com/ |
South Africa Gelato Market Outlook
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Dairy-Based was the largest segment with a revenue share of 92.09% in 2024.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa gelato market based on dairy-based, plant-based covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
- South Africa Gelato Market Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Dairy-based
- Plant-based
- South Africa Gelato Market Flavor Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Vanilla
- Chocolate
- Fruits & Berries
- Nuts
- Others Flavor
- South Africa Gelato Market Production Method Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Industrial Gelato
- Artisinal Gelato
- South Africa Gelato Market Packaging Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Impulse Packaging
- Take-home Packaging
- South Africa Gelato Market Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Retail
- Food Service
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South Africa Gelato Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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