U.S. Ice Cream Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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U.S. ice cream market highlights
- The U.S. ice cream market generated a revenue of USD 21,641.2 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 29,995.5 million by 2033.
- The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, bars was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
- Cones is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Ice cream market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 21,641.2 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 29,995.5 million |
| Growth rate | 4.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Bars |
| Fastest growing segment | Cones |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Cartons, Tubs, Cups, Cones, Bars |
| Key market players worldwide | Unilever PLC, Inspire Brands, General Mills Inc, Nestle SA, Kahala Brands, Danone SA, NadaMoo |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 22.0% of the global ice cream market in 2025.
- Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In North America, U.S. ice cream market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- U.S. is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 29,995.5 million by 2033.
U.S is the second largest ice cream market in the world in terms of both volume and value. In 2014, China overtook U.S to become the largest ice cream market across the globe. The sales volume has reduced significantly in the U.S owing to growing number of health-conscious consumers who are refraining from consumption of ice creams.
However, the per capita consumption of ice cream is still the largest in the U.S with approx. 18.4 litres of ice cream in 2014. Take home ice cream is the major segment which is driving the market growth. Growing competition from frozen yoghurt coupled with unseasonable weather is also expected to limit the market growth during the forecast period.
Key Regions:U.S., UK, Japan, Brazil, South Africa
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Publish Date: Feb 27, 2026
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Ice Cream Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestle SA | View profile | 270,000 | Avenue Nestle 55, Vevey, Switzerland, CH-1800 | www.nestle.com |
| Danone SA | View profile | 88,843 | 17, Boulevard Haussmann, Paris, France, 75009 | www.danone.com |
| Unilever PLC | View profile | 128,377 | 100 Victoria Embankment, London, United Kingdom, EC4Y 0DY | www.unilever.com |
| General Mills Inc | View profile | 34,000 | Number One General Mills Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55426 | www.generalmills.com |
| Inspire Brands | View profile | 10001+ | Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North America | inspirebrands.com |
| Kahala Brands | View profile | 251-500 | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, North America | www.kahalamgmt.com/ |
| NadaMoo | View profile | 1-10 | Austin, Texas, United States, North America | www.nadamoo.com |
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Bars was the largest segment with a revenue share of 32.65% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. ice cream market based on cartons, tubs, cups, cones, bars covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
U.S is the second largest ice cream market in the world in terms of both volume and value. In 2014, China overtook U.S to become the largest ice cream market across the globe. The sales volume has reduced significantly in the U.S owing to growing number of health-conscious consumers who are refraining from consumption of ice creams.
However, the per capita consumption of ice cream is still the largest in the U.S with approx. 18.4 litres of ice cream in 2014. Take home ice cream is the major segment which is driving the market growth. Growing competition from frozen yoghurt coupled with unseasonable weather is also expected to limit the market growth during the forecast period.
- U.S. Ice Cream Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Cartons
- Tubs
- Cups
- Cones
- Bars
- U.S. Ice Cream Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Dairy & Water-based
- Vegan
- U.S. Ice Cream Market Flavor Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Chocolate
- Vanilla
- Fruit
- Others
- U.S. Ice Cream Market Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Foodservice
- Retail
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