The France ice cream market reached around USD 1.61 Billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.80% between 2026 and 2035, reaching almost USD 2.34 Billion by 2035.
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The average cost of ice cream in France is 1.9 euros per litre.
France is the world’s second-largest ice cream exporter.
In 2020, per capita ice cream consumption in France was 4.5 kg.
Compound Annual Growth Rate
3.8%
Value in USD Billion
2026-2035
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| France Ice Cream Market Report Summary | Description | Value |
| Base Year | USD Billion | 2025 |
| Historical Period | USD Billion | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | USD Billion | 2026-2035 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD Billion | 1.61 |
| Market Size 2035 | USD Billion | 2.34 |
| CAGR 2019-2025 | Percentage | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 | Percentage | 3.80% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 4.3% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Region | Occitania | 4.0% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Flavour | Fruit | 4.4% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Product Type | Cup | 4.6% |
| Market Share by Region | Île-de-France | 28.5% |
France became the second largest ice cream producer in Europe (after Germany at 620 million litres) in 2022, at 591 million litres. This is significantly higher than ice cream production in Italy (571 MT) and Belgium (198 MT).
In 2022, while Germany and Italy accounted for merely 24% of overall ice cream exports, France exported 53 million kg of ice cream to countries like the United States and China, constituting 21% of the overall export share. This has made it the leading ice cream exporter across the region.
The expansion of online retail platforms in France is expected to make online channels the leading distribution channel for ice creams. The prevalence of high levels of digital literacy, coupled with rising internet and smartphone penetration rates, is expected to enhance their appeal among the consumer base.
The consumption of ice creams in restaurants and dessert parlours is expected to remain significant over the forecast period. This is because they provide unique dining experiences to consumers and provide a variety of dessert options to choose from.
The high prevalence of lactose intolerance (over 30%) among European consumers is accelerating the demand for lactose-free ice creams in France. Rising health consciousness is driving the sales of high protein, and low-sugar, low-calorie ice creams.
"France Ice Cream Market Report and Forecast 2026-2035" offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Flavour
Market Breakup by Category
Market Breakup by Product Type
Market Breakup by End Use
Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
Market Breakup by Region
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Flavour |
| Fruit | 4.4% |
| Chocolate | 3.8% |
| Vanilla | XX% |
| Others | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Product Type |
| Cup | 4.6% |
| Stick | 3.7% |
| Cone | XX% |
| Brick | XX% |
| Tub | XX% |
| Others | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Region |
| Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 4.3% |
| Occitania | 4.0% |
| Île-de-France | XX% |
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | XX% |
| Hauts-de-France | XX% |
| Provence-Alpes- Côte d'Azur | XX% |
Based on flavour, the market is divided into chocolate, fruit, and vanilla, among others. Over the forecast period of 2026-2035, fruit-flavoured ice cream is projected to witness the fastest growth, growing at a CAGR of 4.4%. This can be attributed to the rising health consciousness and the development of low-fat fruit ice creams.
| Market Share by | Region |
| Île-de-France | 28.5% |
| Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | XX% |
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | XX% |
| Occitania | XX% |
| Hauts-de-France | XX% |
| Provence-Alpes- Côte d'Azur | XX% |
Major market players are expected to introduce plant-based alternatives to dairy ice creams to capitalise on the growing trend of vegan consumer diets.
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The market reached nearly USD 1.61 Billion in 2025.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.80% between 2026 and 2035.
The market is assessed to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period to reach around USD 2.34 Billion in 2035.
The different ice cream flavours in the market include chocolate, fruit, and vanilla, among others.
The different categories of ice creams in the market include impulse ice-cream, take-home ice-cream, and artisanal ice-cream.
The different product types in the market include cup, stick, cone, brick, and tub, among others.
The different regions covered in the market report are Île-de-France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitania, Hauts-de-France, Provence-Alpes- Côte d'Azur, and Grand Est.
The key market players are Muriel DELPUECH, CPF SAS, Sas La Glacerie Marais, General Mills, Inc., Unilever plc, Nestlé S.A., SAS Glaces des Alpes, Ice Delite BV, PEDONE GLACIER SAS, and GLACES THIRIET, among others.
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| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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