Ice Cream Production in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

Melting away: Profit edges downwards as the prices of key inputs like milk, vanilla and sugar swell

The Ice Cream Manufacturing industry is dominated by large brands, with major players R&R Ice Cream UK and Unilever UK holding more than four-fifths of the market. Ice cream sales are susceptible to changes in weather conditions, disposable incomes and diet trends. Rising health consciousness has spurred a growth in the frozen yoghurt segment more recently, but major players have also brought out low-calorie and vegan ranges of popular products to cater to the increasingly health-conscious markets. Growth in take-home products has been more robust than in the impulse segment, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Companies in this industry manufacture ice cream and other edible ice products such as sorbet and gelato. The industry excludes the activities of ice cream parlours and other retail sale of ice cream products.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.