The Italy ice cream market size reached USD 1,823.92 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2,390.22 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.05% during 2025-2033. Retail expansion and branded chains are boosting ice cream accessibility, normalizing everyday consumption and increasing sales volume through supermarkets, convenience stores, and franchised outlets across the country. Additionally, hybrid dessert formats, which offer more shareable, complex, and seasonally adaptable options, is contributing to the expansion of the Italy ice cream market share.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 1,823.92 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 2,390.22 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 3.05% |
Growth of Hybrid Dessert Concepts
Stores throughout Italy are expanding the boundaries of classic gelato by combining it with other dessert styles, producing hybrid creations that are denser, more complex, and better suited for various dining experiences. Ice cream cakes, semifreddo, frozen tiramisu, and custom dessert bowls are gaining popularity among consumers seeking something beyond a single scoop, yet lighter than a complete plated dessert. These alternatives are especially suitable for birthdays, dinners, and informal gatherings where something easy to share and indulgent is anticipated. This integration of categories enables ice cream to adopt new functions, which serves as both a focal point and a source of comfort, is expanding its significance year-round and among various age demographics. For instance, in March 2024, Maurizio Distefano Licensing launched Bailey’s Gelato in Italy, created by the Mec3 company. This creamy, liqueur-inspired ice cream was part of a broader range of Bailey’s-themed desserts. The launch marked a key expansion of Bailey’s into the Italian frozen treat market. It illustrated how well-known brands can utilize cross-category attraction to penetrate the market with solid positioning. Items such as this cater to a desire for diversity, depth, and something more unforgettable than an ordinary scoop, aiding businesses in drawing back clients who prefer novel formats over merely new flavors. These hybrids are no longer just add-ons and becoming staples, thereby impelling the Italy ice cream market growth.
Retail Expansion and Branded Chains
Expanded retail availability is significantly influencing the way ice cream is purchased and enjoyed in Italy. Ice cream is no longer limited to gelaterias or summer outings and is becoming a staple in supermarkets, convenience stores, and roadside vendors, allowing consumers to easily grab a tub or single-serve pack during their usual grocery shopping. Branded and private-label items are increasingly occupying freezer sections, offering options at various price levels and catering to diverse consumer tastes. This wider availability is helping ice cream shift from a seasonal delight to a regular indulgence, incorporated into weekly shopping and family routines. Franchised outlets and branded chains are also expanding into smaller towns and cities, maintaining uniformity in flavor and accessibility across areas. With increased visibility and accessibility, these products are reaching consumers who might not actively look for artisanal stores. According to the IMARC Group, the retail market in Italy is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 2.34% between 2025 and 2033, further reinforcing this growth trend. The link between retail expansion and daily consumption is deepening, transforming ice cream from a special treat into an everyday indulgence. This change promotes sales based on volume, fosters product sampling via multipacks or discounts, and allows producers to cultivate loyalty beyond the peak of summer months.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on flavor, category, product, and distribution channel.
Flavor Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the flavor. This includes vanilla, chocolate, fruit, and others.
Category Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the category have also been provided in the report. This includes impulse ice cream, take-home ice cream, and artisanal ice cream.
Product Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product. This includes cup, stick, cone, brick, tub, and others.
Distribution Channel Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel have also been provided in the report. This includes supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, ice cream parlors, online stores, and others.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northwest, Northeast, Central, South, and others.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key 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.
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Flavors Covered | Vanilla, Chocolate, Fruit, Others |
Categories Covered | Impulse Ice Cream, Take Home Ice Cream, Artisanal Ice Cream |
Products Covered | Cup, Stick, Cone, Brick, Tub, Others |
Distribution Channels Covered | Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Ice Cream Parlors, Online Stores, Others |
Regions Covered | Northwest, Northeast, Central, South, Others |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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