Ice Cream Industry in India, Size, Share, Outlook, Growth, Trends and Report 2025-2033

Ice Cream Market in India 2025-2033

According to IMARC Group's report titled "Ice Cream Market in India Report by Type (Impulse Ice Cream, Take-Home Ice Cream, Artisanal Ice Cream), Flavor (Chocolate, Fruit, Vanilla, and Others), Format (Cup, Stick, Cone, Brick, and Others), End-User (Retail, Institutional), Distribution Channel (General Trade, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Ice cream Parlors, Convenience Stores, Online, and Others), and Region 2025-2033", The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, including market share, growth, trends, and regional insights.

How Big is the Ice Cream Market in India ?

The ice cream industry in India was valued INR 268.0 Billion in 2024. By 2033, this figure is projected to reach around INR 1,078.0 Billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.7% over the forecast period (2025-2033).

Ice Cream Market in India Trends:

The Indian ice cream market is experiencing revolutionary product offerings alongside dynamic trends driven via changing consumer preferences. Demand has surged in association with premium and artisanal ice creams along with rising disposable incomes also urbanization, especially within metro cities. In order to cater to health-conscious consumers, brands are now introducing sugar-free varieties as well as vegan options and even exotic flavors. Additionally, since online food delivery platforms are growing in popularity, they have made ice cream more accessible so have increased impulse purchases.

Because the summer months happen to drive the highest sales, seasonal demand remains strong, yet winter-specific flavors and also desserts are gaining some traction. Companies using social media marketing with influencer collaborations reach younger audiences. Hypermarkets and supermarkets are examples of modern retail expansion. This situation broadened distribution channels even more. Local and regional players have risen therefore competition has strengthened so established brands innovate in pricing and packaging strategies. Also, cold chain logistics improvements enabled product availability better in smaller towns. These improvements contributed also to the expansion of the market.

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Ice Cream Market in India Scope and Growth:

The Indian ice cream market presents important growth potential since it is supported by a large young population along with increasing indulgence in frozen desserts. Organic and plant-based and functional ice creams are each in rising demand in that the market evolves from customary offerings. Additionally, quick-commerce platforms have expanded, for this improves convenience because it allows consumers to enjoy ice cream at home within minutes. Convenience stores as well as ice cream parlors see sales that are fueled by impulse-buying culture particularly among Gen Z and millennials.

For manufacturers, affordable single-serve packs are the focus to attract price-sensitive customers in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Dessert chains and cafes are in the consumption segment outside the home so they contribute to growth in the market. Furthermore, ice cream brands as well as QSRs are forming these calculated partnerships. Both are securing revenue streams through these partnerships too. Market scalability has to be further supported, in accordance with expectations. Government initiatives are undertaking cold storage infrastructure improvements. The Indian ice cream market will expand sustainably later because companies innovate products and market them aggressively.

By the IMARC Group, the Top Competitive Landscapes Operating in the Industry:

  • GCMMF (Amul)
  • Kwality Walls
  • Vadilal Group
  • Mother Dairy
  • Hatsun
  • CreamBell

Comprehensive Market Report Highlights & Segmentation Analysis:

The market report offers a comprehensive analysis of the segments, highlighting those with the largest ice cream market in India share. It includes forecasts for the period 2025-2033 and historical data from 2019-2024 for the following segments.

Breakup by Type:

  • Impulse Ice Cream
  • Take-Home Ice Cream
  • Artisanal Ice Cream

Take-home Ice Cream represents the most preferred type

Breakup by Flavor:

  • Chocolate
  • Fruit
  • Vanilla
  • Others

Vanilla accounts for the majority of the market share

Breakup by Format:

  • Cup
  • Stick
  • Cone
  • Brick
  • Others

Cup dominate the market

Breakup by End-User:

  • Retail
  • Institutional

Retail holds the largest market share

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

  • General Trade
  • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
  • Ice cream Parlors
  • Convenience Stores
  • Online
  • Others

The majority of the ice creams across the country are distributed through convenience stores

Breakup by Region:

  • Maharashtra
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Gujarat
  • Rajasthan
  • Karnataka
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • West Bengal
  • Bihar
  • Delhi
  • Kerala
  • Punjab
  • Odisha
  • Haryana

Maharashtra exhibits a clear dominance in the market

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Other key areas covered in the report:

  • COVID-19 Impact on the Market
  • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
  • Strategic Recommendations
  • Market Dynamics
  • Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
  • Market Drivers and Success Factors
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
  • Top Winning Strategies
  • Recent Industry News
  • Key Technological Trends & Development

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