Ice Cream Market in India Size, Share, Growth Analysis, Top Manufacturers, Demand and Forecast Report 2025-2033

Attributes and Key Statistics of the Ice Cream Market in India Report by IMARC Group:

Base Year: 2024

Forecast Years: 2025-2033

Historical Years: 2019-2024

Units: INR Billion

Market Size in 2024: INR 268.0 Billion

Market Forecast in 2033: INR 1,078.0 Billion

Market Compound Annual Growth Rate 2025-2033: 16.7%

As indicated in the latest market research report published by IMARC Group, 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," this report provides an in-depth analysis of the industry, featuring insights into the market. It encompasses competitor and regional analyses, as well as recent advancements in the market.

Ice Cream Market in India Size & Future Growth Potential:

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).

Core Factors Driving Market Trends:

Indian ice cream market is known for a drastic change consumer preference, that favors traditional vanilla and chocolate no more. One of the most crucial trends is the skyrocketing of the demand for the products of the upper class and the art-products, where the consumers are actively looking for the new flavors, the products made from the pure natural ingredients, and luxurious experiences. This trend is very close to the boom of modern channels of selling; there are hypermarkets and special ice cream stores where these chic products can be presented just like that. Besides this, there is a large-scale, and quick turning to online platforms for the delivery of ice cream, these platforms have simplified the access especially in the cities, they make it easy for the customer as the home delivery usually with a special packaging that keeps the ice cream in its original condition.

Moreover, one of the major developments is the inclination of the consumers towards the health-conscious products. The producers are already very active in responding this trend by not only growing but changing the range of products to include the products with diminished sugar, lactose-free variants, probiotic-infused frozen yogurt, and fruit-based sorbet. A very enchanting point is the near assimilation of country and native flavors, to refer to only a few: saffron (kesar), mango, sitaphal (custard apple), and the only Melt-in-the-mouth fusions, which happen to be new and incredibly popular Indian dessert like gulab jamun and kulfi are sources of inspiration for that. This trend, which simply offers the flavor of the locals, also provides the consumers with an additional characteristic, namely the layer of the cultural aspect which is not only strong but also long-lasting with the consumers.

Through fascinating new ways and the increase of popularity of such novelties as ice cream rolls, nitrogen-frozen treats, and customized toppings, that dramatically augment the experiential facet of consumption, in particular amongst the youthful demographics, the market is seeing enthusiastic adoption of experimental and novelty formats of the same kind. By doing so, the market is celebrating a shift towards increased consumer sophistication, diversity, and emphasize on experience.

Ice Cream Market in India Scope and Growth:

Indian ice cream market growth to the scale of being robust is a majorly interesting story that is essentially powered by a plethora of macroeconomic and socio-cultural phenomena. The main locomotive, among others, for the growth witnessed in Indian ice cream market is the steady increase of disposable incomes, notably that of the middle and upper-middle-class populations residing not only in metropolitan but also in tier-II cities. Consumers having more purchasing power "uptrade" from basic impulse purchases to more frequent and even premium indulgence, which leads to practically the ice cream season beyond the usual summer months.

Also, huge demographic changes contribute significantly to the expansion of the market. India is a massive and still quite young country with continuously changing lifestyles making the demand for easy and cheerful snack options endless. But the most relevant and the strongest reason for such a rapid increase is 'urbanization'. The whole country is rapidly urbanizing that is seen as a critical driving factor that leads to people having less free time, getting more exposed to the international food trends, and having better access to the organized retail and the cold chain infrastructure.

This video on using cold chains to help the ice cream industry explains that the cold chain is crucial in itself as it allows a much wider distribution of products, minimizes the chances of products losing their quality or being spoiled, and thus helps the brands to enter those markets where they were previously unable to reach. Also, the proactive strategies of marketing and branding adopted by the big international companies and the local players give a crucial support to demand creation. One of the many benefits of celebrity endorsements and modishly targeted digital marketing is the building of brand recall and the association of ice cream to being part of celebrations, the relaxation phase of the day, or a socializing opportunity. The hugely competitive environment gives the companies the stimulus to innovate and bring in new flavors and different formats constantly to get consumers hooked. The synergy created by these factors is such that the market not only increases its volume but also its depth and competitive intensity.

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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:

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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