Frozen desserts industry in the U.S. - statistics & facts

During the pandemic consumers in the United States have increased their frozen dessert consumption significantly, with sales shooting up in all categories. The popularity of ice cream and other frozen desserts had been waning before the outbreak of COVID-19. This is likely because many frozen desserts contain a significant amount of fat and sugar. A large share of consumers are trying to reduce their intake of ingredients that are perceived to be affecting health negatively, such as sugar. Cooling food reduces our ability to taste it when it is consumed. This makes higher amounts of sweeteners a requirement in frozen desserts so that they can still taste sweet, thus, making them a no go for some health-conscious consumers.

Ice cream sales in the U.S.: 1.46bn USD

Ice cream and sherbert overall sales growth in the U.S.: 15.5%

Leading ice cream brand by sales value in the U.S.: Ben & Jerry's

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The leading ice cream brands of the United States in 2022, based on sales (in million U.S. dollars)

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Sales of the leading ice cream brands of the U.S. 2022

Per capita consumption of regular ice cream in the United States from 2000 to 2021 (in pounds)*

Milk & Dairy Products

Per capita consumption of ice cream in the U.S. 2000-2021

Quantity of ice cream produced in the United States from 2004 to 2022, by fat content (in million gallons)

Milk & Dairy Products

Ice cream production in the U.S. 2004-2022, by fat content

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Premium Statistic Ice cream production in the U.S. 2004-2022, by fat content
Ice cream production in the U.S. 2004-2022, by fat content
Quantity of ice cream produced in the United States from 2004 to 2022, by fat content (in million gallons)
Basic Statistic Frozen yogurt production in the U.S. 2006-2022
Frozen yogurt production in the U.S. 2006-2022
Quantity of frozen yogurt produced in the United States from 2006 to 2022 (in million gallons)
Basic Statistic Sherbet production in the U.S. 2006-2022
Sherbet production in the U.S. 2006-2022
Quantity of sherbet produced in the United States from 2006 to 2022 (in million gallons)
Premium Statistic Frozen food market: sales in the U.S. 2022, by product category
Frozen food market: sales in the U.S. 2022, by product category
Frozen food sales in the United States in 2022, by product category (in million U.S. dollars)
Premium Statistic U.S.: dollar sales growth of ice cream 2020, by type
U.S.: dollar sales growth of ice cream 2020, by type
Dollar sales growth of ice cream in the U.S. in 2020, by type*
Premium Statistic U.S. retail price of ice cream 1995-2022
U.S. retail price of ice cream 1995-2022
Retail price of ice cream (prepack, bulk, regular) in the United States from 1995 to 2022 (in U.S. dollars per 1/2 gallon)

Leading brands

Premium Statistic Sales of the leading frozen novelty brands in the U.S. 2022
Sales of the leading frozen novelty brands in the U.S. 2022
Sales of the leading frozen novelty brands in the United States in 2022, based on sales (in million U.S. dollars)
Premium Statistic Leading frozen novelty brands: dollar sales growth in the U.S. 2022
Leading frozen novelty brands: dollar sales growth in the U.S. 2022
Dollar sales growth of the leading frozen novelty brands in the United States in 2022
Premium Statistic U.S. dollar sales of the leading frozen pie vendors 2022
U.S. dollar sales of the leading frozen pie vendors 2022
Dollar sales of the leading frozen pie vendors in the United States in 2022 (in million U.S. dollars)
Premium Statistic U.S. unit sales of the leading frozen pie vendors 2022
U.S. unit sales of the leading frozen pie vendors 2022
Unit sales of the leading frozen pie vendors in the United States in 2022 (in 1,000s)
Premium Statistic Sales share of the leading frozen waffle vendors in the U.S. 2022
Sales share of the leading frozen waffle vendors in the U.S. 2022
Dollar sales share of leading vendors of frozen waffles in the United States in 2022
Premium Statistic Sales of the leading ice cream brands of the U.S. 2022
Sales of the leading ice cream brands of the U.S. 2022
The leading ice cream brands of the United States in 2022, based on sales (in million U.S. dollars)
Premium Statistic Unit sales of the leading ice cream brands in the U.S. 2022
Unit sales of the leading ice cream brands in the U.S. 2022
Unit sales of the leading ice cream brands in the United States in 2022 (in millions)
Premium Statistic Most popular brands of ice cream in the U.S. 2021
Most popular brands of ice cream in the U.S. 2021
Most popular ice cream brands in the United States in 2021

Consumption figures

Premium Statistic U.S. household expenditure on ice cream and related products 2007-2020
U.S. household expenditure on ice cream and related products 2007-2020
Average annual expenditure on ice cream and related products per consumer unit in the United States from 2007 to 2020 (in U.S. dollars)*
Premium Statistic Per capita consumption of frozen dairy products in the U.S. 2000-2021
Per capita consumption of frozen dairy products in the U.S. 2000-2021
Per capita consumption of frozen dairy products in the United States from 2000 to 2021 (in pounds)
Premium Statistic U.S. annual ice cream consumption 2021, by fat content
U.S. annual ice cream consumption 2021, by fat content
Annual domestic consumption of ice cream in United States in 2021, by fat content (in million pounds)
Premium Statistic Per capita consumption of ice cream in the U.S. 2000-2021
Per capita consumption of ice cream in the U.S. 2000-2021
Per capita consumption of regular ice cream in the United States from 2000 to 2021 (in pounds)*
Basic Statistic U.S. per capita consumption of low-fat ice cream 2000 to 2021
U.S. per capita consumption of low-fat ice cream 2000 to 2021
Per capita consumption of low-fat ice cream in the United States from 2000 to 2021 (in pounds)
Basic Statistic U.S. per capita consumption of frozen yogurt 2000-2021
U.S. per capita consumption of frozen yogurt 2000-2021
Per capita consumption of frozen yogurt in the United States from 2000 to 2021 (in pounds)
Basic Statistic Per capita consumption of sherbet in the U.S. 2000-2021
Per capita consumption of sherbet in the U.S. 2000-2021
Per capita consumption of sherbet in the United States from 2000 to 2021 (in pounds)
Premium Statistic Consumption of frozen novelty treats in the U.S. 2011-2024
Consumption of frozen novelty treats in the U.S. 2011-2024
U.S. population: Consumption of frozen novelty treats from 2011 to 2024

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