PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Ice cream is set to post modest growth, driven by warmer weather and health-focused options
Retail value sales of ice cream are set to grow over the forecast period, however, growth will be modest. Population growth is expected to remain subdued compared to 2023 and earlier years, primarily due to the immigration policy changes introduced in 2024, which are likely to persist.
Innovation will focus on flavour experimentation and co-branding products
Flavors and sensory experience will remain the primary drivers of purchase decisions in ice cream, forming the core value proposition for consumers. Consequently, flavour experimentation is expected to continue being a key focus of innovation.
Health and wellness will remain a key focus of new product developments
Despite its indulgent nature, ice cream is increasingly influenced by the health and wellness trend, although a price-conscious segment of the population will continue to prioritise affordability. At the premium and super-premium end of the market, clean-label and free-from claims, such as gluten-free certifications, along with ‘better-for-you’ attributes like reduced calories, will grow in popularity.
Delivery:
Files are delivered directly into your account soon after payment is received and any tax certification is verified (where applicable).
This report comes in PDF with additional info in Excel included.
Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Ice Cream industry in Canada with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Ice Cream industry in Canada, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Ice Cream in Canada report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Ice Cream in Canada?
- Which are the leading brands in Ice Cream in Canada?
- How are products distributed in Ice Cream in Canada?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Ice Cream?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Canada?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Ice Cream in Canada - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Value sales of ice cream benefit from consumers reaching for comfort and indulgences
Nestlé Canada Inc focuses on its super-premium segment while Unilever divests its ice cream business
Supermarkets continue to lead distribution, benefiting from extensive freezer infrastructure
Ice cream is set to post modest growth, driven by warmer weather and health-focused options
Innovation will focus on flavour experimentation and co-branding products
Health and wellness will remain a key focus of new product developments
Snacks in Canada - Industry Overview
Snacks in 2025: The big picture
Key trends in 2025
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for snacks?
DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Ice Cream
- Frozen Yoghurt
-
- Single Portion Dairy Ice Cream
- Single Portion Water Ice Cream
- Plant-based Ice Cream
- Unpackaged Ice Cream
-
-
- Bulk Dairy Ice Cream
- Ice Cream Desserts
- Multi-Pack Dairy Ice Cream
-
- Bulk Water Ice Cream
- Multi-Pack Water Ice Cream
-
Ice Cream
Ice cream is the aggregation of frozen yoghurt, impulse ice cream, plant-based ice cream, unpackaged ice cream and take-home ice cream. Frozen desserts is included in Passport’s Staple Foods research. Please note that soft serve ice cream from ice cream dispensing machines sold at foodservice outlets (e.g. fast food or ice cream parlours) is entirely excluded.
See all of our definitionsWhy buy this report?
- Gain competitive intelligence about market leaders
- Track key industry trends, opportunities and threats
- Inform your marketing, brand, strategy and market development, sales and supply functions
This report originates from Passport, our Ice Cream research and analysis database.
NEW REPORT GUARANTEE
If you purchase a report that is updated in the next 60 days, we will send you the new edition and data extraction Free!