Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Report 2021-2031 by Scope, Segmentation, Dynamics, and Competitive Analysis

Description

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The ice cream market in the Middle East and Africa is projected to grow significantly, reaching approximately USD 7,276.35 million by 2031, up from USD 5,102.59 million in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% during this period.

Executive Summary and Market Analysis

Consumer trends are shifting towards healthier and premium ice cream options, driven by the hot climate prevalent in many Middle Eastern and African nations, which encourages year-round ice cream consumption. The market is thriving due to the introduction of innovative flavors that help prevent market saturation with traditional offerings. Health-conscious consumers are increasingly catered to with options such as low-fat, low-calorie, sugar-free, and organic ice creams. For example, Brooklyn Creamery has launched a low-calorie chocolate stick range in UAE supermarkets, following the success of its tub products.

The rising temperatures in the region, exacerbated by industrial growth, further stimulate ice cream demand. Additionally, advancements in e-commerce, supply chain management, and a diverse range of flavors contribute to the market's expansion.

Market Segmentation Analysis

The Middle East and Africa ice cream market can be segmented by flavor, category, form, and distribution channel:

Flavor: The market is divided into vanilla, chocolate, berries, matcha, and others, with vanilla holding the largest market share in 2023.
Category: The market is split into conventional and sugar-free categories, with conventional ice cream dominating in 2023.
Form: Ice cream is available in cups and tubs, bars and sticks, and other forms, with cups and tubs being the most popular.
Distribution Channel: Supermarkets and hypermarkets are the leading distribution channels, capturing the largest market share in 2023.

Market Outlook

The ice cream market has seen a surge in demand across various demographics, appealing to children, adults, and seniors alike. This broad appeal allows producers to target a wide audience, enhancing market growth. Ice cream is often associated with positive experiences and celebrations, fostering a strong emotional connection that encourages lifelong consumer loyalty.

The market is also witnessing a rise in product launches within the frozen dairy segment, prompting key players to expand their production capabilities. For instance, Pure Ice Cream is investing AED 80 million to build a state-of-the-art facility in Dubai Industrial City, which will significantly increase its production capacity by 300% by 2026. This expansion aligns with Dubai's economic initiatives aimed at boosting local manufacturing.

Moreover, mergers and acquisitions are prevalent in the industry, as seen with Dislog's acquisition of Venezia Ice & Bakery in Morocco, which enhances its footprint in the food sector. The demand for diverse flavors is driving innovation, with companies actively launching new products to meet consumer preferences.

Country Insights

The market is segmented by country, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, South Africa, and the Rest of the Middle East and Africa, with the latter holding the largest market share in 2023. Countries like Iran, Bahrain, Qatar, Turkey, Israel, and Zambia are contributing to market growth in this region. The increasing demand for premium products and antioxidant ingredients is expected to further boost the market, alongside ongoing investments in research and development to create innovative flavors.

Company Profiles

Key players in the ice cream market include Blue Bell Creameries, Unilever Plc, Nestle SA, General Mills Inc, Mars Inc, Wells Enterprises Inc, Turkey Hill Dairy, Dairy Farmers of America, Morinaga Milk Industry Co Ltd, Kwality Foods, LLC, Baskin-Robbins, Cold Stone Creamery, and others. These companies are employing various strategies, including expansion, product innovation, and mergers and acquisitions, to enhance their market presence and offer innovative products to consumers.

Product Code: BMIRE00026999

1. Introduction

1.1 Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation

2. Executive Summary

2.1 Key Insights
2.2 Market Attractiveness

3. Research Methodology

3.1 Secondary Research
3.2 Primary Research
- 3.2.1 Hypothesis formulation:
- 3.2.2 Macro-economic factor analysis:
- 3.2.3 Developing base number:
- 3.2.4 Data Triangulation:
- 3.2.5 Country level data:

4. Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Landscape

4.1 Overview
4.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.2.3 Competitive Rivalry
- 4.2.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 4.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
- 4.3.1 Raw Materials:
- 4.3.2 Manufacturing Process:
- 4.3.3 Distributors
- 4.3.4 Distribution Channel

5. Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Key Market Dynamics

5.1 Market Drivers
- 5.1.1 Popularity of Ice Cream Among All Age Groups
- 5.1.2 Availability of Innovative Flavors
5.2 Market Restraints
- 5.2.1 Health Concerns Associated with Ice Cream
5.3 Market Opportunities
- 5.3.1 Rising Popularity of Functional Ice Cream
5.4 Future Trends
- 5.4.1 Increasing Demand for Dairy-Free and Vegan Ice Cream
5.5 Impact of Drivers and Restraints:

6. Ice Cream Market - Middle East & Africa Analysis

6.1 Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2021-2031
6.2 Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Forecast Analysis

7. Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Analysis - by Flavor

7.1 Vanilla
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Vanilla: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.2 Chocolate
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Chocolate: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.3 Berries
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Berries: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.4 Matcha
- 7.4.1 Overview
- 7.4.2 Matcha: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.5 Others
- 7.5.1 Overview
- 7.5.2 Others: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)

8. Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Analysis - by Category

8.1 Conventional
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Conventional: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
8.2 Sugar Free
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Sugar Free: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)

9. Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Analysis - by Form

9.1 Cups and Tubs
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Cups and Tubs: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
9.2 Bars and Sticks
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Bars and Sticks: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
9.3 Others
- 9.3.1 Overview
- 9.3.2 Others: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)

10. Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Analysis - by Distribution Channel

10.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- 10.1.1 Overview
- 10.1.2 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
10.2 Specialty Stores
- 10.2.1 Overview
- 10.2.2 Specialty Stores: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
10.3 Online Retail
- 10.3.1 Overview
- 10.3.2 Online Retail: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
10.4 Others
- 10.4.1 Overview
- 10.4.2 Others: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)

11. Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Country Analysis

11.1 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1.1 Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 11.1.1.1 Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 11.1.1.2 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.1.2.1 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Flavor
    - 11.1.1.2.2 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Category
    - 11.1.1.2.3 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Form
    - 11.1.1.2.4 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Distribution Channel
  - 11.1.1.3 United Arab Emirates: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.1.3.1 United Arab Emirates: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Flavor
    - 11.1.1.3.2 United Arab Emirates: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Category
    - 11.1.1.3.3 United Arab Emirates: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Form
    - 11.1.1.3.4 United Arab Emirates: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Distribution Channel
  - 11.1.1.4 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.1.4.1 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Flavor
    - 11.1.1.4.2 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Category
    - 11.1.1.4.3 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Form
    - 11.1.1.4.4 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Distribution Channel
  - 11.1.1.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.1.5.1 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Flavor
    - 11.1.1.5.2 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Category
    - 11.1.1.5.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Form
    - 11.1.1.5.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Middle East & Africa Ice Cream Market Share - by Distribution Channel

12. Competitive Landscape

12.1 Company Positioning & Concentration
12.2 Heat Map Analysis

13. Industry Landscape

13.1 Overview
13.2 Agreements, Collaborations, And Joint Ventures
13.3 Product Launch
13.4 Expansions And Other Strategic Developments

14. Company Profiles

14.1 Blue Bell Creameries
- 14.1.1 Key Facts
- 14.1.2 Business Description
- 14.1.3 Products and Services
- 14.1.4 Financial Overview
- 14.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.1.6 Key Developments
14.2 Unilever Plc
- 14.2.1 Key Facts
- 14.2.2 Business Description
- 14.2.3 Products and Services
- 14.2.4 Financial Overview
- 14.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.2.6 Key Developments
14.3 Nestle SA
- 14.3.1 Key Facts
- 14.3.2 Business Description
- 14.3.3 Products and Services
- 14.3.4 Financial Overview
- 14.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.6 Key Developments
14.4 General Mills Inc
- 14.4.1 Key Facts
- 14.4.2 Business Description
- 14.4.3 Products and Services
- 14.4.4 Financial Overview
- 14.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.4.6 Key Developments
14.5 Mars Inc
- 14.5.1 Key Facts
- 14.5.2 Business Description
- 14.5.3 Products and Services
- 14.5.4 Financial Overview
- 14.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.5.6 Key Developments
14.6 Wells Enterprises Inc
- 14.6.1 Key Facts
- 14.6.2 Business Description
- 14.6.3 Products and Services
- 14.6.4 Financial Overview
- 14.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.6.6 Key Developments
14.7 Turkey Hill Dairy
- 14.7.1 Key Facts
- 14.7.2 Business Description
- 14.7.3 Products and Services
- 14.7.4 Financial Overview
- 14.7.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.7.6 Key Developments
14.8 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
- 14.8.1 Key Facts
- 14.8.2 Business Description
- 14.8.3 Products and Services
- 14.8.4 Financial Overview
- 14.8.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.8.6 Key Developments
14.9 Cold Stone Creamery
- 14.9.1 Key Facts
- 14.9.2 Business Description
- 14.9.3 Products and Services
- 14.9.4 Financial Overview
- 14.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.9.6 Key Developments
14.10 Morinaga Milk Industry Co Ltd
- 14.10.1 Key Facts
- 14.10.2 Business Description
- 14.10.3 Products and Services
- 14.10.4 Financial Overview
- 14.10.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.10.6 Key Developments
14.11 Kwality Foods, LLC.
- 14.11.1 Key Facts
- 14.11.2 Business Description
- 14.11.3 Products and Services
- 14.11.4 Financial Overview
- 14.11.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.11.6 Key Developments
14.12 Baskin-Robbins
- 14.12.1 Key Facts
- 14.12.2 Business Description
- 14.12.3 Products and Services
- 14.12.4 Financial Overview
- 14.12.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.12.6 Key Developments
14.13 David Chapman's Ice Cream Limited
- 14.13.1 Key Facts
- 14.13.2 Business Description
- 14.13.3 Products and Services
- 14.13.4 Financial Overview
- 14.13.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.13.6 Key Developments
14.14 Lotus Bakeries NV
- 14.14.1 Key Facts
- 14.14.2 Business Description
- 14.14.3 Products and Services
- 14.14.4 Financial Overview
- 14.14.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.14.6 Key Developments
14.15 IMURAYA GROUP CO., LTD
- 14.15.1 Key Facts
- 14.15.2 Business Description
- 14.15.3 Products and Services
- 14.15.4 Financial Overview
- 14.15.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.15.6 Key Developments

15. Appendix

15.1 About The Insight Partners