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State of the Industry: Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts in the U.S. (20th Edition)

  • Report

  • 86 Pages
  • May 2026
  • Region: United States
  • Sundale Research
  • ID: 5304882

“Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts in the U.S." is the 20th edition of our Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts industry report contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts to help plan, and objective analysis. The annual report features historical, current, and future trends covering the 2010-2030 period.

It is an essential resource for the Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts industry covering the most important trends, including detailed data on:

  • sales, production, and consumption of ice cream and frozen desserts;
  • distribution and pricing trends;
  • top brands and market shares;
  • expenditures by demographic groups;
  • and foodservice trends.

Utilizing various sources and primary research, the report also analyzes important developments shaping the industry, such as:

  • the popularity of frozen novelties, gelato, fruit-forward options, and ethnic frozen desserts;
  • the influx of limited-edition, seasonal, and unconventional ice cream and frozen yogurt flavors;
  • the use of functional ingredients like protein;
  • health and wellness trends;
  • environmental issues and sustainability;
  • innovative packaging types;
  • and the impact of the economy and tariffs.

Table of Contents

Written Analysis (48 pages)
  • Drivers of Industry Growth
  • Ice Cream Industry Adapts to Health and Dieting Trends
  • Innovative Flavors and Ethnic Varieties Boost Demand
  • Frozen Yogurt Trends in Foodservice and Retail
  • Gelato and Fruit Forward Options Lead Ice Cream Alternatives
  • Plant-Based Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts
  • Organic, Natural, and Sustainable Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts
  • Economic Trends Impact Ice Cream Sales
  • U.S. Apparent Consumption
  • Foreign Trade and Tariffs
  • U.S. Shipments of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts
  • Production Trends Reveal Most Popular Products
  • Producer Prices Impacted by Rising Costs, Better Ingredients
  • Per Capita Consumption Trends
  • Foodservice Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts
  • Retail Sales and Leading Brands/Producers
  • Demographic Trends for Expenditures on Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts
  • Social Media Marketing Fuels Demand for Unique Creations
  • Sources and Methodology (not included in page count)
Statistical Tables (35 tables)
  • U.S. Apparent Consumption of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Imports and Exports of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Imports of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, by Top 10 Import Countries, 2024 and 2025
  • U.S. Exports of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, by Top 10 Export Countries, 2024 and 2025
  • U.S. Shipments of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Production of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Production of Ice Cream, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Production of Ice Cream, by Month, 2024 and 2025
  • U.S. Production of Ice Cream, by Type, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Production of Sherbet, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Production of Frozen Yogurt, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Production of Water and Juice Ices, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Ice Cream, Regular vs. Lowfat/Nonfat, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Frozen Novelties, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Frozen Yogurt, Sherbet, and Water Ices, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Per Capita Consumption of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Per Capita Consumption of Ice Cream, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Per Capita Consumption of Ice Cream, by Type, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Per Capita Consumption of Sherbet, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Per Capita Consumption of Frozen Yogurt, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Per Capita Consumption of Water and Juice Ices, 2010-2030
  • Foodservice Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Retail Dollar and Unit Sales of Ice Cream in the U.S., 2024, 2025, and 2030
  • Market Shares for the Top 10 Flavors of Ice Cream in the U.S, 2025
  • Retail Dollar and Unit Sales of Frozen Novelties in the U.S., 2024, 2025, and 2030
  • U.S. Dollar and Unit Sales for the Top 10 Producers of Frozen Novelties, 2025
  • Retail Dollar and Unit Sales of Sherbet/Sorbet/Ices in the U.S., 2024, 2025, and 2030
  • Retail Dollar and Unit Sales of Frozen Yogurt/Tofu in the U.S., 2024, 2025, and 2030
  • Retail Dollar and Unit Sales of Ice Milk/Frozen Dairy Desserts in the U.S., 2024, 2025, and 2030
  • U.S. Dollar and Unit Sales for the Top 10 Producers of Ice Milk/Frozen Dairy Desserts, 2025
  • Retail Dollar and Unit Sales of Ice Cream/Ice Milk Desserts in the U.S., 2024, 2025, and 2030
  • Retail Dollar Sales of Plant-Based Ice Cream in the U.S., 2017-2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
Graphs (3 graphs)
  • U.S. Apparent Consumption of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, 2020-2030
  • U.S. Per Capita Consumption of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, 2020-2030
  • Foodservice Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts in the U.S., 2020-2030