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UAE Ice Cream Market Size to Exceed USD 245 Million by 2030, Accelerating at a CAGR of Around 5.1% During 2025-30

The UAE Ice Cream Market size was estimated at USD 180 million in 2024 and is anticipated to exceed USD 245 million by 2030.  Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 5.1% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30, cites MarkNtel Advisors in the recent research report. The growth in the Ice Cream market is attributed to increasing tourism in the UAE.  Moreover, the companies are widely adopting the e-commerce channel and advancements in logistics, fueled by increasing end-user demands for rapid delivery and convenience. This made the brands enhance their online presence with real-time tracking and use cold chain technology to ensure the quality. For example, The Brooklyn Creamery is using the means to expand its sales points to meet the growing demand. Additionally, companies such as House of Pops, Brooklyn Creamery are continuously introducing natural, preservative-free free and allergen-free ice creams, to cater to the health-conscious end user segment, which allows the end users to indulge guilt-free. The companies such as IFFCO Group, Unilever Middle East, and Mars GCC FZE with the highest market share of 72.65% combined.

Moreover, a major factor which is soon going to hinder the market is the introduction of Nutri-Mark. This is announced by the ADQCC and ADPHC at ADIFE 2024, is set for mid-2025. Under the regulation, all the oils, dairy, beverages, etc., which include ice cream as well, are covered. There will be Nutri-Mark on all these products, which will have a color-coded nutritional labelling. This will lead to product reformulation, revised labelling strategies, and investments in quality control, making the operational costs higher. Therefore, the companies have to make the products costlier, which will have a direct impact on the ice cream sales. 

Market Segmentation Analysis (Category):

Impulse ice cream grabbed a market share of more than 60% in 2024. This is due to the increasing tourism industry in the UAE. For Instance, in 2024, more than 18.72 million international visitors visited Dubai. The country has already surpassed its pre-pandemic tourism levels and still has high potential to welcome more tourists, which can be achieved during the upcoming forecast period. Moreover, the UAE, being a hot weather country, plays a significant role in increasing sales in the country. The consumers need a cooling snack and prefer something which is convenient to carry. Hence, the consumers are buying the ice cream in single-serve cups, sticks, and cones, etc.

Competitive Landscape

With strategic initiatives such as mergers, collaborations, and acquisitions, the leading market companies, including IFFCO Group, Unilever Middle East, Mars GCC FZE, Galadari Ice Cream Co LLC, General Mills Inc., United Foods Co. PSC, Graviss Foods Pvt. Ltd., Pure Ice Cream Co. LLC, Unipex Dairy Products Co. Ltd., and others are looking forward to strengthening their market positions.

Key Questions Answered in the Research Report

1. What are the industry’s overall statistics or estimates (Overview, Size- By Value, Forecast Numbers, Segmentation, Shares)?
2. What are the trends influencing the current scenario of the market?
3. What key factors would propel and impede the industry across the country?
4. How has the industry been evolving in terms of geography & product adoption?
5. How has the competition been shaping up across the country?
6. How have buying behavior, customer inclination, and expectations from product manufacturers been evolving during 2020-30?
7. Who are the key competitors, and what strategic partnerships or ventures are they coming up with to stay afloat during the projected time frame?