North America Dairy Desserts Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The North America Dairy Desserts Market is segmented by Product Type (Cheesecakes, Frozen Desserts, Ice Cream, Mousses, Others), by Distribution Channel (Off-Trade, On-Trade) and by Country (Canada, Mexico, United States). Market Value in USD and Volume are both presented. Key Data Points observed include Per capita consumption; Population; and Dairy production.

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North America Dairy Desserts Market Size

North America Dairy Desserts Market Summary
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https://s3.mordorintelligence.com/cagr/1629296433433_test~cagr_cagr.svg CAGR (2024 - 2029) 2.65 %
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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North America Dairy Desserts Market Analysis

The North America Dairy Desserts Market size is estimated at 25.87 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 29.48 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 2.65% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

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25.87 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

29.48 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

1.97 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

2.65 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Market by Product Type

93.31 %

value share, Ice Cream, 2023

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The increasing adoption of ice cream consumption in all seasons with the adoption of various twisted sophisticated flavors is largely driving the ice cream segmental growth.

Largest Market by Distribution Channel

93.14 %

value share, Off-Trade, 2023

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The growth of off-trade channels in the region is largely driven by the existence of an inviting place for customers to shop, as they are constantly drawn to make large purchases.

Fastest-growing Market by Product Type

2.73 %

Projected CAGR, Ice Cream, 2024-2029

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The region's taste for ice cream is anticipated by the ongoing market compliance with the existence of numerous retailers with the emergence of different exotic flavors.

Fastest-growing Market by Distribution Channel

2.65 %

Projected CAGR, Off-Trade, 2024-2029

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The onset of the experimental economy and the rising social media platforms with increasing consumer reach in the market are driving the off-trade channels through online channels

Leading Market Player

12.70 %

market share, Unilever PLC, 2022

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Unilever PLC gained a competitive edge over other players due to its extensive product portfolio with a wider brand presence, along with its strategic moves toward innovation.

The United States accounted for the highest sales of dairy desserts in overall distribution channels

  • The distribution channels of the North American dairy desserts market have been bifurcated into on-trade and off-trade retailing channels, with the off-trade segment recording a significant dominance. In the off-trade segment, the online channel sub-segment is the fastest-growing one, which is anticipated to record a 4.9% growth by 2024 compared to 2021. Online shopping is becoming a popular way for consumers to buy dairy desserts because of the increase in busy schedules and lifestyles. In the highly competitive space of e-commerce, where it is easy for customers to switch between retailers, finding ways to keep customers loyal is essential.
  • The on-trade channel is the fastest-growing segment in the North American dairy desserts market, anticipated to record a growth of 19.4% in 2024 from 2021. The on-trade segment is primarily composed of restaurants and foodservice operators. There are many dishes and preparations in North American cuisine that include dairy desserts. In 2022, more than 600,000 restaurants were operating across the United States.
  • Among North American countries, the United States accounted for the highest sales of dairy desserts through retail channels, with supermarkets and hypermarkets holding the largest share. In 2022, supermarkets and hypermarkets accounted for 89.4% of the value share of sales through retail channels. Major supermarkets and hypermarkets, including Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albertsons, offer various flavors of dairy desserts, along with discounts, coupons, and other gift options, in the North American region.
North America Dairy Desserts Market

Availability of dairy desserts in different formats is growing the market

  • The North American dairy desserts market observed growth of 1.36% in its consumption value in 2022 compared to the preceding year, 2021. The growth was associated with consumers' interest in newly-launched dairy desserts in varied flavors, textures, and fat percentages (low and high fat). Among dairy dessert products, ice cream is highly preferred among consumers, with its per capita consumption amounting to 7.86 kg in 2022. To cater to the growth in demand, this industry is expected to rise by 1.97% by 2025.
  • The North American dairy desserts market is dominated by the United States, which holds a share of 58.85%. During the review period (2017-2022), the dairy desserts segment recorded a CAGR of 2.62%. It is one of the most extensively consumed dairy products in the US market. In the United States, people eat them regularly as part of their meals. The per capita consumption of cheesecakes was 0.16 kg, while the per capita consumption of ice cream was estimated at 9.87 kg. This growth is related to the higher shelf-life of dairy desserts. Cheesecakes have a shelf-life of 3-5 days, and ice creams have a longer shelf life, which ranges between one and two years, depending on the temperature.
  • Dairy desserts are offered in the market through both on-trade and off-trade retailing modes. Supermarkets and hypermarkets are leading the North American retail space with a share of 57%. Some off-trade retailers in North America are 7-Eleven Inc. and Casey's General Stores Inc., which also offer dairy desserts at varied prices. The ice creams range from a base price of USD 2.84 to as costly as USD 45.2.

North America Dairy Desserts Market Trends

The availability of dairy desserts at varied prices and growing demand for sweet treats drive consumption in North America

  • In the North American region, there is a rise in demand for sweet treats among consumers. Some of these treats are cheesecakes, mouses, and cakes. In the United States, the per capita consumption of cheesecake was estimated at 0.16 kilograms. Total milk solid components of ice cream include fat and other solids. These milk solids consist of protein and lactose in milk and range from 9% to 12% in ice cream.
  • To meet the demand for dairy desserts in the North American region, the region's milk production grew by 2.15% in 2022 compared to 2021. In Mexico, the milk production forecast for 2023 is 13.42 million metric tons, a growth of 2% from 2022, as producers continue to thrive despite both high domestic inflation and feed prices. The growth is also attributed to Mexican dairy producers' continued investment into the advancement of the dairy industry, including in technology, genetics, and management, combined with a sufficient supply of feed and water, which enabled increased yields and production.
  • In North America, dairy desserts are available at varied prices (high, medium, and low), promoting the affordability factor for consumers. In North America, ice creams are available at USD 4.97 prices to as high as USD 87.2. Similarly, cheesecakes are offered in the market at USD 2.97, which can go up to USD 120.2. Most preferred dairy desserts in the region include flavors such as vanilla and chocolate. In addition to this, the retailing segment of the North American region is offering products from various brands to increase its consumer base. Some of these brands are Nestle, Dreyer's, and Ben & Berry's.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • The increasing number of milking cows and the growing demand in the international market drive the production

North America Dairy Desserts Industry Overview

The North America Dairy Desserts Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 28.73%. The major players in this market are Blue Bell Creameries LP, Froneri International Limited, Tilamook CCA, Unilever PLC and Wells Enterprises Inc. (sorted alphabetically).

North America Dairy Desserts Market Leaders

  1. Blue Bell Creameries LP

  2. Froneri International Limited

  3. Tilamook CCA

  4. Unilever PLC

  5. Wells Enterprises Inc.

North America Dairy Desserts Market Concentration

Other important companies include Agropur Dairy Cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America Inc., HP Hood LLC, Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., Turkey Hill Dairy, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Yasso Inc..

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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North America Dairy Desserts Market News

  • October 2022: Kemps replaced Dean Goods throughout Iowa as Dairy Farmers of America completed the USD 433 million acquisition of Dean Foods properties. The business took over the Le Mars milk factory, which can process numerous Kemps products, from cottage cheese to ice cream.
  • October 2022: Blue Ribbon's Street range launched three new two-liter tubs, each featuring two flavors. The range includes chocolate affair, caramel hokey pokey, and velvety caramel.
  • September 2022: Blue Bell Creameries LP introduced a new ice cream flavor in its product portfolio, the Salted Caramel Brownie ice cream. The strategy focused on the expansion of its business lines.

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North America Dairy Desserts Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

  2. REPORT OFFERS

  3. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 1.2. Scope of the Study​

    3. 1.3. Research Methodology

  4. 2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 2.1. Per Capita Consumption

    2. 2.2. Raw Material/Commodity Production

      1. 2.2.1. Milk

    3. 2.3. Regulatory Framework

      1. 2.3.1. Canada

      2. 2.3.2. Mexico

      3. 2.3.3. United States

    4. 2.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

  5. 3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

    1. 3.1. Product Type

      1. 3.1.1. Cheesecakes

      2. 3.1.2. Frozen Desserts

      3. 3.1.3. Ice Cream

      4. 3.1.4. Mousses

      5. 3.1.5. Others

    2. 3.2. Distribution Channel

      1. 3.2.1. Off-Trade

        1. 3.2.1.1. By Sub Distribution Channels

          1. 3.2.1.1.1. Convenience Stores

          2. 3.2.1.1.2. Online Retail

          3. 3.2.1.1.3. Specialist Retailers

          4. 3.2.1.1.4. Supermarkets and Hypermarkets

          5. 3.2.1.1.5. Others (Warehouse clubs, gas stations, etc.)

      2. 3.2.2. On-Trade

    3. 3.3. Country

      1. 3.3.1. Canada

      2. 3.3.2. Mexico

      3. 3.3.3. United States

      4. 3.3.4. Rest of North America

  6. 4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves

    2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis

    3. 4.3. Company Landscape

    4. 4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).

      1. 4.4.1. Agropur Dairy Cooperative

      2. 4.4.2. Blue Bell Creameries LP

      3. 4.4.3. Dairy Farmers of America Inc.

      4. 4.4.4. Froneri International Limited

      5. 4.4.5. HP Hood LLC

      6. 4.4.6. Prairie Farms Dairy Inc.

      7. 4.4.7. Tilamook CCA

      8. 4.4.8. Turkey Hill Dairy

      9. 4.4.9. Unilever PLC

      10. 4.4.10. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

      11. 4.4.11. Wells Enterprises Inc.

      12. 4.4.12. Yasso Inc.

  7. 5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE CEOS

  8. 6. APPENDIX

    1. 6.1. Global Overview

      1. 6.1.1. Overview

      2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework

      3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis

      4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)

    2. 6.2. Sources & References

    3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures

    4. 6.4. Primary Insights

    5. 6.5. Data Pack

    6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION OF DAIRY DESSERTS, KG, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. PRODUCTION OF MILK, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS, METRIC TONNES, BY NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS, USD, BY NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CHEESECAKES MARKET, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF CHEESECAKES MARKET, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHEESECAKES MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF MOUSSES MARKET, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF MOUSSES MARKET, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MOUSSES MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHERS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHERS MARKET, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, BY CATEGORY , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, BY CATEGORY , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, BY CATEGORY , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, BY CATEGORY , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), BY CATEGORY , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, BY CATEGORY , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CANADA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, USD, CANADA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE , %, CANADA, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, MEXICO, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, USD, MEXICO, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE , %, MEXICO, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE , %, UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, REST OF NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, USD, REST OF NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE , %, REST OF NORTH AMERICA, NORTH AMERICA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022

North America Dairy Desserts Industry Segmentation

Cheesecakes, Frozen Desserts, Ice Cream, Mousses, Others are covered as segments by Product Type. Off-Trade, On-Trade are covered as segments by Distribution Channel. Canada, Mexico, United States are covered as segments by Country.

  • The distribution channels of the North American dairy desserts market have been bifurcated into on-trade and off-trade retailing channels, with the off-trade segment recording a significant dominance. In the off-trade segment, the online channel sub-segment is the fastest-growing one, which is anticipated to record a 4.9% growth by 2024 compared to 2021. Online shopping is becoming a popular way for consumers to buy dairy desserts because of the increase in busy schedules and lifestyles. In the highly competitive space of e-commerce, where it is easy for customers to switch between retailers, finding ways to keep customers loyal is essential.
  • The on-trade channel is the fastest-growing segment in the North American dairy desserts market, anticipated to record a growth of 19.4% in 2024 from 2021. The on-trade segment is primarily composed of restaurants and foodservice operators. There are many dishes and preparations in North American cuisine that include dairy desserts. In 2022, more than 600,000 restaurants were operating across the United States.
  • Among North American countries, the United States accounted for the highest sales of dairy desserts through retail channels, with supermarkets and hypermarkets holding the largest share. In 2022, supermarkets and hypermarkets accounted for 89.4% of the value share of sales through retail channels. Major supermarkets and hypermarkets, including Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albertsons, offer various flavors of dairy desserts, along with discounts, coupons, and other gift options, in the North American region.
Product Type
Cheesecakes
Frozen Desserts
Ice Cream
Mousses
Others
Distribution Channel
Off-Trade
By Sub Distribution Channels
Convenience Stores
Online Retail
Specialist Retailers
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Others (Warehouse clubs, gas stations, etc.)
On-Trade
Country
Canada
Mexico
United States
Rest of North America
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Market Definition

  • Butter - Butter is a yellow-to-white solid emulsion of fat globules, water, and inorganic salts produced by churning the cream from cows’ milk
  • Dairy - Dairy product include milk and any of the foods made from milk, including butter, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and condensed and dried milk.
  • Frozen Desserts - Frozen dairy dessert means and includes products containing milk or cream and other ingredients which are frozen or semi-frozen prior to consumption, such as ice milk or sherbet, including frozen dairy desserts for special dietary purposes, and sorbet
  • Sour Milk Drinks - Sour milk is thick, curdled milk, with a sour taste, obtained from the fermentation of milk. Sour milk drinks such as kefir, laban, buttermilk have been considered in the study
Keyword Definition
Cultured Butter Cultured butter is prepared by having the raw butter go through chemical processing and has been added with certain emulsifiers and foreign ingredients.
Uncultured Butter This type of butter is one which has not been processed in any way
Natural Cheese The type of cheese in its most natural form. It is made from natural and simple products and ingredients, including fresh and natural salts, natural colors, enzymes, and high-quality milk.
Processed Cheese Processed cheese undergoes the same processes as natural cheese; however, it requires more steps and many different forms of ingredients. Making processed cheese involves melting natural cheese, emulsifying it, and adding preservatives and other artificial ingredients or colorings.
Single Cream Single cream contains around 18% fat. It’s a single layer of cream that appears over boiled milk.
Double Cream Double cream contains 48% fat, more than double the amount of fat of single cream. It’s heavier and thicker than single cream
Whipping Cream This has a much higher fat percentage than single cream (36%). Used to top cakes, pies, and puddings and as a thickener for sauces, soups, and fillings.
Frozen Desserts Desserts that are meant to be eaten in frozen condition. E.g., sherbets, sorbets, frozen yogurts
UHT Milk (Ultra-high temperature milk) Milk heated at a very high temperature. Ultra-high-temperature processing (UHT) of milk involves heating for 1–8 sec at 135–154°C. which kills the spore-forming pathogenic microorganism, resulting in a product with a shelf-life of several months.
Non-dairy butter/Plant-based butter Butter made from plant-derived oil such as coconut, palm, etc.
Non-dairy Yogurt Yogurt made from typically made from nuts, like almonds, cashews, coconuts, and even other foods like soybeans, plantains, oats, and peas
On-trade It refers to restaurants, QSRs, and bars.
Off-trade It refers to supermarkets, hypermarkets, on-line channels, etc.
Neufchatel cheese One of the oldest kinds of cheese in France. It is a soft, slightly crumbly, mold-ripened, bloomy-rind cheese made in the Neufchâtel-en-Bray region of Normandy.
Flexitarian It refers to a consumer preferring a semi-vegetarian diet, that is centered on plant foods with limited or occasional inclusion of meat.
Lactose Intolerance Lactose intolerance is a reaction in digestive system to lactose, the sugar in milk. It causes uncomfortable symptoms in response to the consumption of dairy products.
Cream Cheese Cream cheese is a soft and creamy fresh cheese with a tangy taste made from milk and cream.
Sorbets Sorbet is a frozen dessert made using ice combined with fruit juice, fruit purée, or other ingredients, such as wine, liqueur, or honey.
Sherbet Sherbet is a sweetened frozen dessert made with fruit and some sort of dairy product such as milk or cream.
Shelf stable Foods that can be safely stored at room temperature, or "on the shelf," for at least one year and do not have to be cooked or refrigerated to eat safely.
DSD Direct Store Delivery is the process in supply chain management wherein the product is delivered from manufacturing plant directly to the retailer.
OU Kosher Orthodox Union Kosher is a kosher certification agency based in New York City.
Gelato Gelato is a frozen creamy dessert made with milk, heavy cream and sugar.
Grass-fed Cows Grass-fed cows are allowed to graze in pastures, where they eat a variety of grasses and clover.
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North America Dairy Desserts Market Research FAQs

The North America Dairy Desserts Market size is expected to reach USD 25.87 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 2.65% to reach USD 29.48 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the North America Dairy Desserts Market size is expected to reach USD 25.87 billion.

Blue Bell Creameries LP, Froneri International Limited, Tilamook CCA, Unilever PLC and Wells Enterprises Inc. are the major companies operating in the North America Dairy Desserts Market.

In the North America Dairy Desserts Market, the Off-Trade segment accounts for the largest share by distribution channel.

In 2024, United States accounts for the largest share by country in the North America Dairy Desserts Market.

In 2023, the North America Dairy Desserts Market size was estimated at 25.87 billion. The report covers the North America Dairy Desserts Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the North America Dairy Desserts Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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North America Dairy Desserts Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029