North America Ice Cream Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Flavor (Chocolate, Fruit, Vanilla, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Ice Cream Parlours, Online Stores, and Others), and North America, Ice Cream Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

North America Ice Cream Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The North America Ice Cream Market Size Was Estimated at USD 14.97 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 3.53% from 2025 to 2035
• The North America Ice Cream Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 21.93 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the North America ice cream market is anticipated to reach USD 21.93 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 3.53% from 2025 to 2035. Rising demand for high-end, health-conscious goods, the rise of plant-based substitutes, taste innovation, omnichannel retail development, and sustainable packaging initiatives are some of the major trends in the North America ice cream market.

Market Overview

The industry that includes the manufacture, sale, and consumption of ice cream and other frozen desserts in the US, Canada, and Mexico is known as the North America ice cream market. It covers a range of product categories, including artisanal, impulsive, and take-home ice creams, and comes in a variety of packaging, including sticks, cups, cones, and tubs. The market is divided into segments based on consumer demographics, distribution channels, and flavor. The reflection of changing consumer tastes, seasonal patterns, and the dynamics of competition between regional and international producers vying for market.

The expansion into emerging markets, seasonal and limited-time goods, shifting customer preferences for healthier and more inventive options, and a growing emphasis on sustainability and ethical standards are some of the major reasons propelling the North America ice cream market. Consumer purchasing power and the growing desire for decadent sweets are the main factors propelling the ice cream market's expansion. Furthermore, the market is expanding as a result of the introduction of ice creams with distinctive flavors and textures.  

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for North America ice cream market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the North America ice cream market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the North America ice cream market. 

Driving Factors

The manufacturing of high-end ice creams has been made possible by developments in freezing and production technology, such as low-temperature extrusion and cryogenic freezing, which are also driving the ice cream market in North America. Rising demand for novel flavors and formats, as well as growing impetus to consume the product in developing nations, are the primary factors propelling the expansion of the North America ice cream market. Growth is fueled by improvements in flavor and packaging as well as growing consumer demand for high-end, plant-based, and health-conscious choices. Supermarkets, convenience stores, internet sites, and specialty parlors are important distribution routes.   

Restraining Factors

Rising health consciousness, seasonal variations in demand, high storage costs, and consumer preferences for low-calorie or dairy-free alternatives are some of the issues that are restricting the North America ice cream market.

Market Segmentation

The North America ice cream market share is classified into flavor and distribution channel.  

• The chocolate segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The North America ice cream market is segmented by flavor into chocolate, fruit, vanilla, and others. Among these, the chocolate segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing number of young people in the area is the reason for the increased demand for chocolate-flavored ice cream. Additionally, chocolate ice cream is changing to satisfy particular tastes.  

• The supermarkets and hypermarkets segment held a largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The North America ice cream market is segmented by distribution channel into supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, ice cream parlours, online stores, and others. Among these, the supermarkets and hypermarkets segment held a largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. In their frozen food sections, the supermarkets and hypermarkets provide a large selection of ice cream brands, flavors, and formats. Customers value how easy it is to buy ice cream in addition to their usual groceries. supermarkets and hypermarkets frequently offer sales and discounts to draw in budget-conscious customers.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the North America ice cream market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Tillamook CCA
• Unilever PLC
• Wells Enterprises Inc.
• Blue Bell Creameries LP
• Froneri International Limited
• Others

Recent Developments

• In January 2024, Oatly, a world leader in the manufacturing of oat milk, teamed up with Carvel, one of the most cherished traditional ice cream shops in America, to introduce oat desserts at around 300 stores across the United States.
• In June 2023, A range of neatly packaged 12 oz fresh packets of ready-to-eat and ready-to-go sundaes was launched by Baskin-Robbins Canada. Cookie Dough Deluxe, Caramel Cookies' n Cream, and Chocolate Brownie Deluxe were all part of the Ultimate Take-Home Sundae assortment.

Key Target Audience 

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at North America, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the North America ice cream market based on the below-mentioned segments:

North America Ice Cream Market, By Flavor  

• Chocolate
• Fruit
• Vanilla
• Others

North America Ice Cream Market, By Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Ice Cream Parlours
• Online Stores
• Others