Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts Market Analysis

Global Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts Market Overview

Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts Market size was valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2023. The non-dairy frozen desserts industry is projected to grow from USD 1.64 Billion in 2024 to USD 2.74 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.01% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Rapid technological improvement, new sources of raw materials, and industry-evolving taste and texture difficulties are the key market drivers enhancing market growth.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts Market Trends

• Increasing adoption of the non-dairy frozen dessert product among consumers to boost the market growth

The growing adoption of the non-dairy frozen dessert product among consumers in the US, especially millennials, has gradually enhanced in recent years and is likely to continue over the forecast period. Growing commercialization, along with the growing inclination of consumers toward plant-based milk, is a prominent factor driving the demand for the non-dairy frozen dessert market. Rapid innovation in products for expanding taste, advancement in technology, new raw material sources, and evolving taste & texture challenges in the industry driving the growth of the non-dairy frozen desserts market revenue.

Several product launches with different tastes will stimulate the non-dairy frozen dessert market over the forecast period. For instance, in April 2022, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream reintroduced a non-dairy ice cream line with 14 flavors made with oat milk. The company aims to serve a superior, creamier product with enhanced taste and quality. The increasing number of distribution channels due to the increasing penetration of new entrants will boost the product's overall sales volume, enhancing the market CAGR across the globe in recent years.

However, the demand for the product is being driven by consumers' progressive switch from frozen dairy products to non-dairy substitutes. Since plant-based diets are high in protein, have fewer calories, and support healthy cholesterol levels, consumers are adopting them in greater numbers. Throughout the projection period, socialization trends, greater health consciousness, and an increase in lactose intolerance and other dairy-related health problems are all expected to contribute to the industry's expansion.

Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts Market Segment Insights

Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts Category Insights

The non-dairy frozen desserts market segmentation, based on category, includes lactose-free and conventional. The lactose-free segment held the majority share 2022 of the non-dairy frozen desserts industry revenue due to the growing consumer awareness regarding health benefits.However, conventional is the fastest-growing category over the forecast perioddue to consumers' increasing demand for conventional dairy milk.

Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts Type Insights

Thenon-dairy frozen desserts market data has been bifurcated into the type, including custard & puddings, ice creams, cakes & pastries, yogurt, and others. The ice creamsegment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period 2022-2030. This is attributed to the rise of health-conscious consumers, and planetary concerns drive the demand for this segment. Dairy-free ice cream is created from plant-based milk, including soy, coconut, and almonds. It is rich in fiber, positively affecting body mass index and market growth. However, yogurt is the fastest-growing category over the forecast period. Non-dairy yogurts deliver nutrients that even dairy-based yogurts fail to offer. For instance, hemp yogurt and flax milk yogurt are rich in fiber and natural omega-3 fatty acids. Plant-based yogurt is fortified with minerals and vitamins to make them healthier. Makers of vegan yogurt have been focused on their R&D activities to innovate and experiment with unique flavors to meet consumers' increasing demand.

Figure 1: Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts Market, by Type ,2022 & 2030(USD Billion)

Source: MRFR Database Secondary Research, Primary Research, and Analyst Review

The non-dairy frozen desserts market data has been bifurcated into the distribution channel, including non-store-based and store-based.The store-basedsegment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. These non-dairy frozen desserts are readily available through several retail distribution channels, such as hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, online retailers, and grocery stores. Hypermarkets/supermarkets and convenience stores are the most preferred distribution channel owing to the easy product availability under one roof. However, non-store-basedis the fastest-growing category over the forecast period due to the growing internet penetration.

Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts Regional Insights

By Region, the study deliversmarket insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. The North America non-dairy frozen desserts market accounted for USD 0.68 billion in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a significant CAGR growth during the study period. The non-dairy frozen dessert market in the region has expanded rapidly as customers seek a quality, healthier alternative. Consumers in this region seek a sustainable, ethical, and low-calorie lifestyle, which has driven the product demand. Further, the US non-dairy frozen desserts industry held the largest market share, and the Canada non-dairy frozen dessert market was the fastest-growing market in the North America region.

Further, the prominent countries studied in the market report are: The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: NON-DAIRY FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe non-dairy frozen desserts market accounts for the second-largest market share.Consumers are looking for non-dairy options that suit their lifestyle and put a lot more emphasis on what they consume, which has driven the demand for non-dairy frozen desserts in the region. Due to the steadily increasing number of vegans in the UK, market players are introducing dairy-free product lines.Further, the UK non-dairy frozen desserts industry held the largest market share, and the Germany non-dairy frozen dessertsmarketwas the fastest-growing market in the Europe region.

The Asia-Pacific markket of non-dairy frozen desserts is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2022 to 2030. This is due to consumer demand for a high-quality, healthier option, the non-dairy frozen dessert sector in the area has grown quickly. Demand for the product has been fuelled by consumers looking for a healthy, ethical, and low-calorie lifestyle in this region. Moreover, China non-dairy frozen dessert market held the largest market share, and the India non-dairy frozen desserts industry was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Major market players are spending a huge amount of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the non-dairy frozen desserts market grow even more. Market players are also taking various strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, increased investments, mergers and acquisitions, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the non-dairy frozen desserts industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.

Manufacturing locally to reduce operating costs is one of the primary business strategies manufacturers adopt in the non-dairy frozen desserts industry to benefit clients and expand the market sector. In the non-dairy frozen desserts market, major players such as The Hain Celestial Group (US), Halo Top Creamery (US), Sunopta Inc. (Canada), and others are working on enhancing the market demand by investing in research and development activities.

Ripple Foods is a California-based brand of pea-protein dairy alternative products. The company was founded in 2014 by Adam Lowry and Neil Renninger in Emeryville, California. In 2017, Ripple Foods entered a deal with natural food distributor United Natural Foods to bring their pea protein beverage to the Canadian market.In March 2022, Ripple Foods unveiled an offering of plant-based products: Oatmilk + Protein. The new offering provides great-tasting, healthy, and creamy oat milk that includes 6 grams of plant-based protein per serving, 3x extra protein than most common oat milk, and 50% less sugar and 50% better calcium than dairy milk.

NadaMoo is a dairy-free, gluten-free, all-natural and organic ice cream brand. Established in Austin, TX, in 2004, NadaMoo was founded to make the world happier and healthier, one scoop at a time. It provides gluten-free, all-natural and organic ice cream. In March 2021,NadaMoo introduced four no-sugar-added tastes to their existing creamy lineup. The new lineup consists of Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, and Mint Chip, the new line would fill the toughest desires with NadaMoo!'s guilt-free recipe.

Key Companies in the Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts market include

• The Hain Celestial Group (US)


• Halo Top Creamery (US)


• Sunopta Inc. (Canada)


• Cool Delight Desserts Ltd (UK)


• General Mills, Inc. (US)


• Daiya Foods Inc. (Canada)


• Archer Daniels Midland Company (US)


• Nestlé S.A. (Switzerland)


• Arla Foods amba (Denmark)


• Unilever (UK), among others

Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts Industry Developments