India Frozen Dessert Market

Market Overview:

The India frozen dessert market size reached INR 309.9 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach INR 624.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.70% during 2025-2033. The increasing disposable income of consumers, the bolstering growth of the food service industry, and the continuous launch of innovative product variants represent some of the key factors driving the market.

Frozen desserts are served chilled or frozen, usually with a creamy or icy texture. They are often consumed as a refreshing treat during the hot summer or as a dessert after a meal. There are different types of frozen desserts available in the market, such as ice cream, sorbets, yogurts, and gelatos. One of the most common frozen desserts is ice cream, which is made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and flavorings such as vanilla, chocolate, or fruit. Frozen yogurt, on the other hand, is a healthier alternative to ice cream, made from yogurt instead of cream. It is generally lower in fat and calories and can be served with a variety of toppings. Frozen desserts are marketed in a wide range of flavors, textures, and ingredients.

India Frozen Dessert Market Trends:

The inflating per capita of individuals and the growing product demand from expanding middle-class consumers represent one of the key factors driving the frozen dessert market growth in India. Besides this, rapid urbanization, a sizable young generation, changing dietary habits, and the growing demand for processed and convenience food products that can be easily consumed on the go are creating a favorable outlook for the market. Moreover, the shifting consumer preference for premium brands and high-quality frozen products over traditional dairy-based ice creams, combined with the surging popularity of artisanal and gourmet frozen desserts, is acting as another significant growth-inducing factor. In addition to this, the bolstering growth of the food service industry, including restaurants, cafes, and ice cream parlors, and emerging trends of food tourism are impelling the demand for frozen desserts in the country. Concurrent with this, with the expansion of modern retail chains and the proliferation of numerous e-commerce platforms, there has been an increase in the variety of frozen desserts available to consumers, which, in turn, is contributing to the market growth. Furthermore, ongoing product innovations, the launch of a wide range of non-traditional flavors and unique combinations, and the adoption of appealing packaging solutions are providing lucrative opportunities for the market. In line with this, the introduction of healthier, low-sugar, low-calorie, vegan, and dairy-free dessert options due to the escalating health consciousness among consumers is positively impacting the market growth.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the India frozen dessert market, along with forecasts at the country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, category, and distribution channel.

Product Type Insights:

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the India frozen dessert market based on the product type. This includes confectionaries & candies, ice cream, frozen yogurt, and others. According to the report, ice cream represented the largest segment.

Category Insights:

A detailed breakup and analysis of the India frozen dessert market based on the category has also been provided in the report. This includes conventional and sugar-free. According to the report, conventional accounted for the largest market share.

Distribution Channel Insights:

A detailed breakup and analysis of the India frozen dessert market based on the distribution channel has also been provided in the report. This includes supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, café & bakery shops, online and others. According to the report, convenience stores accounted for the largest market share.

Regional Insights:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi NCR, Punjab, Haryana, and others. According to the report, Maharashtra was the largest market for frozen dessert in India. Some of the factors driving the Maharashtra frozen dessert market in India included the inflating disposable incomes of individuals, the expansion of the food service industry, and the introduction of numerous product variants.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the India frozen dessert market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered include Creambell (RJ Corp.), Gelato Vinto, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Keventer Group, Lazza Ice Cream, Menchie’s India, Vadilal Industries Limited, etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report. For each of the companies covered, the report provides business overview, services offered, business strategies, financials, SWOT analysis, and major news and events. 

Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India frozen dessert market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the India frozen dessert market?
• What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the India frozen dessert market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the product type?
• Which is the most attractive product type in the India frozen dessert market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the category?
• Which is the most attractive category in the India frozen dessert market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the distribution channel?
• Which is the most attractive distribution channel in the India frozen dessert market?
• What is the competitive structure of the India frozen dessert market?
• Who are the key players/companies in the India frozen dessert market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India frozen dessert market from 2019-2033.
• The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India frozen dessert market.
• The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets.
• Porter's five forces analysis assists stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India frozen dessert industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.