China Ice Cream Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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China ice cream market highlights
- The China ice cream market generated a revenue of USD 24,130.9 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 34,861.4 million by 2033.
- The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% 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 24,130.9 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 34,861.4 million |
| Growth rate | 4.8% (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, China accounted for 24.5% 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 Asia Pacific, China ice cream market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 6,280.8 million by 2033.
China is the largest ice cream market across the globe in terms of both sales value and volume. The rising demand for premium products is expected to drive the sales growth during the forecast period. Manufacturers are launching premium products lines to satisfy consumer demands and to ensure high profit growth. In 2014, China overtook U.S to become the largest ice cream market both in terms of sales volume and value.
Consumers in the country consider ice cream as snack and it is one of the main reasons for the growing consumption of ice cream in the country. However, sales volume has decreased in last few years owing to growing number of health conscious consumers who refrain from consuming any type of ice cream in order to cut down their sugar consumption levels.
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 |
China ice cream market
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Bars was the largest segment with a revenue share of 34.41% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the China ice cream market based on cartons, tubs, cups, cones, bars covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
China is the largest ice cream market across the globe in terms of both sales value and volume. The rising demand for premium products is expected to drive the sales growth during the forecast period. Manufacturers are launching premium products lines to satisfy consumer demands and to ensure high profit growth. In 2014, China overtook U.S to become the largest ice cream market both in terms of sales volume and value.
Consumers in the country consider ice cream as snack and it is one of the main reasons for the growing consumption of ice cream in the country. However, sales volume has decreased in last few years owing to growing number of health conscious consumers who refrain from consuming any type of ice cream in order to cut down their sugar consumption levels.
- China Ice Cream Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Cartons
- Tubs
- Cups
- Cones
- Bars
- China Ice Cream Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Dairy & Water-based
- Vegan
- China Ice Cream Market Flavor Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Chocolate
- Vanilla
- Fruit
- Others
- China Ice Cream Market Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Foodservice
- Retail
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China Ice Cream Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
China ice cream market statistics, by product, 2021-2033 (US$M)
