Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Size & Outlook

The ice cream market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 7,637.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.1% is expected of Middle East & Africa ice cream market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$6,154.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$7,637.9
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3.1%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA ice cream market highlights

  • The MEA ice cream market generated a revenue of USD 6,154.7 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.1% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, bars was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Cones is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 6,154.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 7,637.9 million
Growth rate3.1% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentBars
Fastest growing segmentCones
Historical data covered2017 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCartons, Tubs, Cups, Cones, Bars
Key market players worldwideUnilever PLC, Inspire Brands, General Mills Inc, Nestle SA, Kahala Brands, Danone SA, NadaMoo


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 5.4% of the global ice cream market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 56,804.1 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa ice cream market outlook

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Bars was the largest segment with a revenue share of 32.53% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa ice cream market based on cartons, tubs, cups, cones, bars covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


Middle East & Africa is one of the fastest growing ice cream market in the world. The demand for ice cream is heavily dependent on demographic growth and weather conditions. South Africa, Iran, Israel and Saudi Arabia are the major contributors to the ice cream market in the region. There is a growing demand for premium products in developed countries which could drive the sales value in the region during the forecast period.

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