PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Ice cream to remain popular snack, but category will continue to evolve to align with changing demands
Retail sales of ice cream in Chile are predicted to increase at a current value CAGR of 6% (2025 constant value CAGR of 3%) over the forecast period, reaching CLP1,204 billion. Demand will be driven by several key factors.
Potential for greater premiumisation over the forecast period
Premiumisation will be the most significant trend within Chilean ice cream over the forecast period. Numerous suppliers are set to enter or expand their presence in the premium segment, gaining visibility across various supermarket chains.
Increasing emphasis on health aspects using real fruits and superfoods
The health and wellness trend will significantly impact the future development of ice cream in Chile over the forecast period. Fruit-flavoured ice cream, featuring natural ingredients and perceived health benefits, is well-positioned to capitalise on this trend.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Ice Cream industry in Chile 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 Chile, 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 Chile 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 Chile?
- Which are the leading brands in Ice Cream in Chile?
- How are products distributed in Ice Cream in Chile?
- 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 Chile?
- 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 Chile - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Ice cream consumption is deeply engrained in Chilean culture
Nestlé retains convincing lead of consolidated competitive landscape
Demand for impulse ice cream supports popularity of small local grocers
Ice cream to remain popular snack, but category will continue to evolve to align with changing demands
Potential for greater premiumisation over the forecast period
Increasing emphasis on health aspects using real fruits and superfoods
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DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Ice Cream
- Frozen Yoghurt
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- Single Portion Dairy Ice Cream
- Single Portion Water Ice Cream
- Plant-based Ice Cream
- Unpackaged Ice Cream
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- Bulk Dairy Ice Cream
- Ice Cream Desserts
- Multi-Pack Dairy Ice Cream
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- Bulk Water Ice Cream
- Multi-Pack Water Ice Cream
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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.
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