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Dessert Grocery Market - Global Forecast 2025-2032

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  • 194 Pages
  • October 2025
  • Region: Global
  • 360iResearch™
  • ID: 6084189
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The dessert grocery market represents a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by consumer demand for convenience, premiumization, and innovative indulgence. Senior decision-makers must adapt to emerging consumer preferences, shifts in distribution channels, and technological advancements to remain competitive in this dynamic sector.

Dessert Grocery Market Snapshot

The dessert grocery market grew from USD 25.07 billion in 2024 to USD 26.65 billion in 2025. It is projected to maintain strong momentum with a CAGR of 6.19%, reaching USD 40.54 billion by 2032. This sustained growth reflects escalating demand for both classic and novel dessert offerings, as well as ongoing transformation in delivery models and product innovation. The primary keyword, dessert grocery market, anchors this overview with a forward-looking perspective for decision-makers targeting resilience and expansion.

Scope & Segmentation

  • Product Types: Baked Goods (cakes, cookies, pastries, pies); Confectionery (candies, chocolate bars, licorice); Frozen Desserts (frozen yogurt, ice cream, sorbet); Gelatin (dessert jellies, fruit gelatins); Puddings & Custards (custard, pudding).
  • Distribution Channels: Convenience stores, drug stores, online stores (e-commerce platforms, manufacturer direct), specialty stores, supermarkets/hypermarkets.
  • Packaging Types: Bulk, multi pack, single serve.
  • End Users: Foodservice, household.
  • Regions Covered: Americas (North America: United States, Canada, Mexico; Latin America: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru); Europe, Middle East & Africa (Europe: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Switzerland; Middle East: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Israel; Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya); Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan).
  • Companies Profiled: Unilever PLC, Nestlé S.A., General Mills, Inc., Danone S.A., The Kraft Heinz Company, Conagra Brands, Inc., Kellogg Company, Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V., Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd., China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited.

Key Takeaways

  • Shifts in consumer behavior are fueling a move toward cleaner labels, reduced sugar recipes, and enhanced personalization across dessert categories.
  • Technological advances, such as artificial intelligence and automation in logistics, are optimizing inventory and enabling targeted promotions.
  • Sustainability is reshaping ingredient sourcing, packaging materials, and overall supply chain strategies.
  • Direct-to-consumer business models and online channels offer opportunities for niche engagement and agile product launches.
  • Cross-category innovations, like single-serve formats and functional ingredient inclusions, can unlock new demand and drive brand differentiation.
  • Regional nuances, from health trends in the Americas to digital adoption in Asia-Pacific, require tailored strategies for both product and distribution.

U.S. Tariff Impact on the Dessert Grocery Supply Chain

Recent tariff introductions in the U.S. have prompted reevaluation of sourcing and cost strategies. Many manufacturers are diversifying suppliers to manage increased expenses in sugar, dairy, and packaging materials. While some grocers absorb higher costs, others have adjusted pricing or leveraged promotions to sustain demand. These changes have also driven greater transparency and scenario planning throughout the supply chain, with companies emphasizing proactive risk management and expedited local partnerships.

Methodology & Data Sources

This market analysis draws on a dual approach: reviewing industry literature and regulatory documents alongside direct interviews with sector executives. Quantitative data is validated through structured surveys and supply chain mapping, while qualitative insights stem from executive interviews and peer-reviewed expert feedback. Combined, these methods ensure reliable, actionable results tailored for senior business leaders.

Why This Report Matters

  • Provides senior executives with actionable insights to navigate shifting regulatory, consumer, and supply-chain complexities in the dessert grocery sector.
  • Equips strategic planners with analysis of channel dynamics, emerging product innovations, and regional growth levers to inform proactive decision-making.
  • Benchmark leading companies and identify opportunities to leverage technology, sustainability, and new business models for sustained market relevance.

Conclusion

The dessert grocery market is advancing through consumer-driven innovation, channel diversification, and supply chain modernization. Decision-makers who leverage data-driven insights and adaptable strategies will be best positioned for long-term growth in this evolving landscape.

Table of Contents

1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
5. Market Insights
5.1. Accelerated innovation in low sugar and keto-friendly dessert formulations catering to diabetic and health conscious consumers
5.2. Rising popularity of globally inspired frozen dessert flavors like matcha mochi and kulfi in mainstream grocery chains
5.3. Expansion of ready-to-bake dessert kits featuring pre measured ingredients for at-home indulgence and convenience
5.4. Increasing penetration of functional dessert products enriched with protein probiotics and collagen for wellness benefits
5.5. Retail uptake of eco-friendly packaging solutions for desserts driven by consumer sustainability concerns and regulations
5.6. Shift toward personalized dessert customization through in store kiosks and digital ordering platforms
5.7. Growth of premium artisan ice creams with unique regional ingredients commanding higher shelf pricing in supermarkets
5.8. Surge in plant based dairy alternatives for desserts using oat almond and coconut milks inspired by vegan trends
5.9. Integration of augmented reality experiences with dessert shopping to engage tech savvy millennials and Gen Z shoppers
5.10. Expansion of clean label desserts free from artificial additives colorings and preservatives to meet consumer transparency demands
6. Cumulative Impact of United States Tariffs 2025
7. Cumulative Impact of Artificial Intelligence 2025
8. Dessert Grocery Market, by Product Type
8.1. Baked Goods
8.1.1. Cakes
8.1.2. Cookies
8.1.3. Pastries
8.1.4. Pies
8.2. Confectionery
8.2.1. Candies
8.2.2. Chocolate Bars
8.2.3. Licorice
8.3. Frozen Desserts
8.3.1. Frozen Yogurt
8.3.2. Ice Cream
8.3.3. Sorbet
8.4. Gelatin
8.4.1. Dessert Jellies
8.4.2. Fruit Gelatins
8.5. Puddings & Custards
8.5.1. Custard
8.5.2. Pudding
9. Dessert Grocery Market, by Distribution Channel
9.1. Convenience Stores
9.2. Drug Stores
9.3. Online Stores
9.3.1. E-Commerce Platforms
9.3.2. Manufacturer Direct
9.4. Specialty Stores
9.5. Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
10. Dessert Grocery Market, by Packaging Type
10.1. Bulk
10.2. Multi Pack
10.3. Single Serve
11. Dessert Grocery Market, by End User
11.1. Foodservice
11.2. Household
12. Dessert Grocery Market, by Region
12.1. Americas
12.1.1. North America
12.1.2. Latin America
12.2. Europe, Middle East & Africa
12.2.1. Europe
12.2.2. Middle East
12.2.3. Africa
12.3. Asia-Pacific
13. Dessert Grocery Market, by Group
13.1. ASEAN
13.2. GCC
13.3. European Union
13.4. BRICS
13.5. G7
13.6. NATO
14. Dessert Grocery Market, by Country
14.1. United States
14.2. Canada
14.3. Mexico
14.4. Brazil
14.5. United Kingdom
14.6. Germany
14.7. France
14.8. Russia
14.9. Italy
14.10. Spain
14.11. China
14.12. India
14.13. Japan
14.14. Australia
14.15. South Korea
15. Competitive Landscape
15.1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
15.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2024
15.3. Competitive Analysis
15.3.1. Unilever PLC
15.3.2. Nestlé S.A.
15.3.3. General Mills, Inc.
15.3.4. Danone S.A.
15.3.5. The Kraft Heinz Company
15.3.6. Conagra Brands, Inc.
15.3.7. Kellogg Company
15.3.8. Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V.
15.3.9. Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
15.3.10. China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited
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Companies Mentioned

The key companies profiled in this Dessert Grocery market report include:
  • Unilever PLC
  • Nestlé S.A.
  • General Mills, Inc.
  • Danone S.A.
  • The Kraft Heinz Company
  • Conagra Brands, Inc.
  • Kellogg Company
  • Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V.
  • Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
  • China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited

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