Non-dairy ice cream is a frozen dessert designed to replicate the flavor and texture of traditional dairy-based ice cream without using any animal products. Instead, it utilizes plant-based alternatives such as almond, coconut, or soy milk, offering a range of flavors and textures to suit diverse dietary preferences, including vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based diets.
Popular flavors of non-dairy ice cream include chocolate, caramel, coconut, vanilla, coffee, fruit, cookies and cream, and strawberry. Chocolate-flavored non-dairy ice cream, for example, provides a dairy-free option with a rich and indulgent chocolate taste, crafted from various plant-based sources such as coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or oat milk. These non-dairy ice creams are typically packaged in bottles or cans and distributed through multiple channels including supermarkets, convenience stores, specialty food and beverage outlets, restaurants, online platforms, and more.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid implementation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a notable impact on the food and beverage sector. Rising costs for imported ingredients such as olive oil, cheese, and tropical fruits are pressuring food manufacturers to either reformulate their products or absorb reduced profit margins. Beverage producers are similarly affected, with tariffs on aluminum cans driving up packaging costs. Meanwhile, retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports like soybeans and pork are disrupting farm-to-processor supply chains. In response, companies are adjusting recipes, increasing local sourcing, and using commodity hedging strategies to manage price volatility.
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The non-dairy ice cream market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.03 billion in 2024 to $1.14 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to changing demographics, cultural diversity and dietary preferences, celebrity endorsements and influencers, and restaurant and dessert menu inclusions.
The non-dairy ice cream market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to " $1.67 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to government regulations, price competitiveness, allergen-free options, investment and marketing, and flavor diversity. Major trends in the forecast period include innovation in ingredients, product innovation, collaborations and partnerships, premiumization, functional ingredients, and innovative packaging.
The forecast of 10.0% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 1.0% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US by raising prices for plant-based desserts, as tariffs on coconut milk from the Philippines and cashews from Vietnam impact ingredient sourcing.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The burgeoning vegan population is anticipated to drive the expansion of the non-dairy ice cream market in the foreseeable future. Embracing a lifestyle and diet devoid of animal-derived products, the rise in the vegan population is underpinned by increasing concerns regarding animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and personal health. Non-dairy ice cream emerges as a popular choice among vegans, offering a delectable frozen dessert option that aligns with plant-based principles while delivering diverse flavors and creamy textures sans animal ingredients. For instance, as highlighted in a report published by the United States Department of Agriculture in January 2023, Germany witnessed nearly 8 million individuals adhering to a vegetarian diet in 2022, with 1.58 million identifying as vegans. Additionally, approximately 55% of the German population is classified as part-time vegetarians or flexitarians, reflecting a growing consciousness surrounding meat consumption. Hence, the burgeoning vegan demographic serves as a key driver for 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 Nestle 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 2024. The regions covered in the non-dairy ice cream market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the non-dairy ice cream market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
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.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Flavor: Chocolate; Caramel; Coconut; Vanilla; Coffee; Fruit; Cookies And Cream; Strawberry; Other Flavors
2) By Source: Coconut Milk; Almond Milk; Cashew Milk; Soy Milk; Oat Milk; Other Sources
3) By Packaging Type: Bottle; Cans
4) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets; Convenience Stores; Food And Drink Specialists; Restaurants; Online Stores; Other Distribution Channels
Subsegments:
1) By Chocolate: Dark Chocolate; Milk Chocolate (Non-dairy Version); Chocolate Fudge; Chocolate Mint; Chocolate Hazelnut
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market Characteristics
3. Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market Trends And Strategies
4. Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
4.1. Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism
5. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market, Segmentation By Flavor, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Chocolate
Caramel
Coconut
Vanilla
Coffee
Fruit
Cookies And Cream
Strawberry
Other Flavors
6.2. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Coconut Milk
Almond Milk
Cashew Milk
Soy Milk
Oat Milk
Other Sources
6.3. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Bottle
Cans
6.4. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Supermarkets
Convenience Stores
Food And Drink Specialists
Restaurants
Online Stores
Other Distribution Channels
6.5. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Chocolate, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Dark Chocolate
Milk Chocolate (Non-dairy Version)
Chocolate Fudge
Chocolate Mint
Chocolate Hazelnut
6.6. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Caramel, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Salted Caramel
Caramel Swirl
Caramel Pecan
Caramel Toffee
6.7. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Coconut, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Coconut Milk
Coconut Cream
Coconut Almond
Coconut Pineapple
6.8. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Vanilla, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Classic Vanilla
Vanilla Bean
Madagascar Vanilla
Vanilla Cinnamon
6.9. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Coffee, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Mocha Coffee
Espresso
Coffee Caramel
Coffee Chocolate Chip
6.10. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Fruit, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Mango
Raspberry
Blueberry
Strawberry-Banana
Peach
Pineapple
Lemon
Mixed Berry
6.11. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Cookies And Cream, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Chocolate Cookie
Oreo-Style Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sugar Cookie
6.12. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Strawberry, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Classic Strawberry
Strawberry Cheesecake
Strawberry Banana
Strawberry Lemonade
6.13. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Flavors, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Peanut Butter
Almond Joy
Matcha Green Tea
Churro
Mint Chip
Brownie Batter
Tiramisu
Maple Pecan
Cookie Dough
7. Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Non-Dairy Ice Cream Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion