Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market Report 2026

The non-dairy ice cream market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.14 billion in 2025 to $1.27 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in vegan and lactose-intolerant populations, expansion of frozen dessert consumption, availability of plant-based milk alternatives, increasing retail shelf space for non-dairy products, rising consumer experimentation with new flavors.

The non-dairy ice cream market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.8 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for indulgent yet healthy desserts, expansion of online grocery and direct-to-consumer channels, innovation in protein-enriched non-dairy ice cream, rising focus on sustainable packaging, increasing penetration in foodservice channels. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing launch of plant-based frozen desserts, rising demand for clean-label ice cream alternatives, growing innovation in dairy-free textures, expansion of premium non-dairy flavor offerings, enhanced focus on allergen-free formulations.

The increasing vegan population is expected to propel the growth of the non-dairy ice cream market going forward. The vegan population consists of individuals who follow a lifestyle and diet that excludes all animal-derived products. This population is expanding due to rising concerns about animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and personal health. Non-dairy ice cream has become a popular frozen dessert choice among vegan consumers, as it offers indulgent flavors and creamy textures while aligning with plant-based dietary preferences. For instance, in February 2023, according to Veganuary, a UK-based nonprofit organization that promotes vegan lifestyles, the number of official campaign participants increased from 629,000 in 2022 to 706,965 in 2023, reflecting a significant rise in vegan adoption. Therefore, the increasing vegan population is driving the growth of the non-dairy ice cream market.

Prominent players in the vegan ice cream market are prioritizing innovation, particularly in the realm of products featuring sorbet centers, to enrich their offerings and expand their product portfolios. A sorbet center in ice cream denotes a flavorful, frozen, fruit-based filling enveloped by a creamy ice cream exterior. For example, in February 2024, Magnum, a Unilever PLC brand based in the UK, introduced the vegan blueberry cookie ice cream with a sorbet center. This delectable offering comprises vegan vanilla biscuit-flavored ice cream enveloped in a vegan chocolate coating embellished with crunchy cookie pieces, complemented by a fruity blueberry sorbet core, catering to individuals adhering to a vegan lifestyle.

In March 2023, Next Gen Foods Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based food technology company, acquired Mwah! for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition facilitated Next Gen Foods Pte. Ltd.'s entry into the plant-based dairy sector, broadening its product range to meet the escalating consumer demand for sustainable and distinctive culinary options. Mwah!, a UK-based food startup specializing in non-dairy gelato, offers a plant-based alternative to conventional dairy ice cream, aligning with Next Gen Foods' strategic vision to address evolving consumer preferences and capitalize on the burgeoning plant-based food market.

Major companies operating in the non-dairy ice cream market are Nestlé S.A., The Hain Celestial Group Inc., Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings Inc, Oatly Group AB, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Reuben and Rose Mattus, Perfect Day Inc., Perry's Ice Cream, Daiya Foods Inc., Magnum, Arctic Zero, Talenti Gelato LLC, Frankie & Jo's LLC, Tofutti Brands Inc., So Delicious Dairy Free, Coolhaus, Happy Cow Ltd (HCL), NadaMoo, Breyers, Bliss Unlimited LLC, Booja-Booja Company Ltd, Over The Moo, Oat & Mill.

North America was the largest region in the non-dairy ice cream market in 2025. The regions covered in the non-dairy ice cream market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the non-dairy ice cream market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The non-dairy ice cream market consists of sales of rice milk-based ice cream, hemp milk-based ice cream, banana-based ice cream, avocado-based ice cream, and sunflower seed milk-based ice cream. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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