United States Dairy Desserts Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 21.33 Billion |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 24.28 Billion |
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Largest Share by Distribution Channel | Off-Trade |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 2.63 % |
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Fastest Growing by Distribution Channel | Off-Trade |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order. |
United States Dairy Desserts Market Analysis
The United States Dairy Desserts Market size is estimated at 21.33 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 24.28 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 2.63% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
21.33 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
24.28 Billion
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
1.97 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
2.63 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest Market by Category
37.26 %
value share, Cheese, 2023
The rise in western culture, with the growing consumption of products like pizza coupled with the increased milk production in the United States drove cheese consumption in the country.
Largest Market by Distribution Channel
94.48 %
value share, Off-Trade, 2023
The product assortment and shelf space in off-trade retail channels is allowing consumers to compare the products, which has emerged to be one of the major driving factor.
Fastest-growing Market by Category
4.23 %
Projected CAGR, Milk, 2024-2029
The versatility of milk is one factor driving its growing popularity along with growing innovations coupled with health claims made milk mostly consumed during the study period.
Fastest-growing Market by Distribution Channel
2.64 %
Projected CAGR, Off-Trade, 2024-2029
The onset of the experimential economy and the rising social media platforms with increasing consumer reach in the market is driving the off trade channels through online channels
Leading Market Player
17.20 %
market share, Unilever PLC, 2022
Unilever Group's wide range of offerings in the country, along with the increasing dairy products manufacturing units, is highly supporting its market growth and domination.
Strong penetration of organized retail channels fueling the market growth
- The off-trade segment dominates the distribution channels due to the wide accessibility of dairy desserts in these off-trade formats. In the off-trade segment, the online retail channel sub-segment is the fastest-growing one, and it is projected to record a CAGR of 3.01% over the forecast period. The growth of e-commerce has enabled companies to access a larger target market and effectively serve customer needs. Many people started ordering food online, particularly dairy desserts, due to their hectic schedules and the nationwide lockdown in 2020. The four main e-commerce channels for dairy desserts were direct-to-consumer, click-and-collect, retail grocery delivery, and concierge services.
- The sales value of dairy desserts through on-trade channels worldwide declined by 0.15% in 2020 from 2019 as foodservice industries were shut down due to the outbreak, which led to logistic and supply disruption. In 2021, the United States had around 32,027 full-service restaurant franchise establishments. Based on the distribution channel, the overall frozen dairy consumption was around 21.9 pounds per person in 2021. However, people have consumed 5.6 fewer pounds of frozen dairy products per person since 2000.
- Off-trade is projected to be the fastest-growing distribution channel, registering a CAGR of 2.63% during the forecast period. This increase is expected mostly due to the rising demand for dairy desserts, which are widely accessible at supermarkets and online retailers. The omnichannel approach adopted by major retailers worldwide also drives the US dairy desserts market. Retailers such as Costco, Trader Joe's, and Walmart focus on omnichannel shopping, particularly expanding and integrating online capabilities into brick-and-mortar stores.
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United States Dairy Desserts Market Trends
The increasing interest on ice cream products to balance their daily energy intake is driving the market
- The per capita consumption of dairy desserts, including ice cream, cheesecakes, and frozen desserts, is increasing yearly in the United States due to their various health benefits, easy availability, and premium ice creams. In 2022, the per capita consumption of dairy desserts increased by 1.2% compared to 2021. Among dairy desserts, consumers majorly consume ice creams in the country. Ice creams are dairy-sourced frozen foods usually consumed as snacks or desserts. Ice cream is considered a good source of calcium and phosphorous, containing 10% daily value per serving. While ice cream is part of a balanced diet, its high palatability increases the likelihood of overconsumption and increased daily energy intake.
- Ice creams with low-calorie (150 calories per serving) or no-sugar options compared to regular ice creams have gained popularity among health-conscious consumers. Due to this, regular ice cream consumption experienced a dip of 9% in 2021, and low-fat ice cream consumption increased by 20%. Given the high demand for ice cream, 9% of all milk produced in the United States is used to make frozen desserts.
- The United States has some strict standards for dairy dessert consumption. Federal regulations or Standards of Identity stipulate that ice creams must contain a minimum of 10% milk fat and 20% total milk solids by weight, and sherbets should have a milk fat content of 1-2% and weigh a minimum of 6 pounds to the gallon. Almost 74% of Americans in the United States eat ice cream at least once a week. Around 84% of Americans purchase ice creams at grocery stores and eat them at home.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Growing demand for milk and milk-infused products is increasing dairy farming in the United States
United States Dairy Desserts Industry Overview
The United States Dairy Desserts Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 33.20%. The major players in this market are Blue Bell Creameries LP, Froneri International Limited, Mondelez International Inc., Unilever PLC and Wells Enterprises Inc. (sorted alphabetically).
United States Dairy Desserts Market Leaders
Blue Bell Creameries LP
Froneri International Limited
Mondelez International Inc.
Unilever PLC
Wells Enterprises Inc.
Other important companies include Conagra Brands Inc., Dairy Farmers of America Inc., Giffords Dairy Inc., HP Hood LLC.
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United States 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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United States Dairy Desserts Market Report - Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
REPORT OFFERS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
2.1. Per Capita Consumption
2.2. Raw Material/Commodity Production
2.2.1. Milk
2.3. Regulatory Framework
2.3.1. United States
2.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
3.1. Product Type
3.1.1. Cheesecakes
3.1.2. Frozen Desserts
3.1.3. Ice Cream
3.1.4. Mousses
3.1.5. Others
3.2. Distribution Channel
3.2.1. Off-Trade
3.2.1.1. Convenience Stores
3.2.1.2. Online Retail
3.2.1.3. Specialist Retailers
3.2.1.4. Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
3.2.1.5. Others (Warehouse clubs, gas stations, etc.)
3.2.2. On-Trade
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
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).
4.4.1. Blue Bell Creameries LP
4.4.2. Conagra Brands Inc.
4.4.3. Dairy Farmers of America Inc.
4.4.4. Froneri International Limited
4.4.5. Giffords Dairy Inc.
4.4.6. HP Hood LLC
4.4.7. Mondelez International Inc.
4.4.8. Unilever PLC
4.4.9. Wells Enterprises Inc.
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE CEOS
6. APPENDIX
6.1. Global Overview
6.1.1. Overview
6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)
6.2. Sources & References
6.3. List of Tables & Figures
6.4. Primary Insights
6.5. Data Pack
6.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION OF DAIRY DESSERTS, KG, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 2:
- PRODUCTION OF MILK, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 3:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS, METRIC TONNES, BY UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 4:
- VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS, USD, BY UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 5:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 6:
- VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 7:
- VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE , %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 8:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE , %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 9:
- VOLUME OF CHEESECAKES MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 10:
- VALUE OF CHEESECAKES MARKET, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 11:
- VALUE SHARE OF CHEESECAKES MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 12:
- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 13:
- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 14:
- VALUE SHARE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 15:
- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 16:
- VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 17:
- VALUE SHARE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 18:
- VOLUME OF MOUSSES MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 19:
- VALUE OF MOUSSES MARKET, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 20:
- VALUE SHARE OF MOUSSES MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 21:
- VOLUME OF OTHERS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 22:
- VALUE OF OTHERS MARKET, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 23:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 24:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 25:
- VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 26:
- VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 27:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 28:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 29:
- VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 30:
- VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS , %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 31:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS , %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 32:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 33:
- VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 34:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 35:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 36:
- VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 37:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 38:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 39:
- VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 40:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 41:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 42:
- VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 43:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 44:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 45:
- VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 46:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 47:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 48:
- VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 49:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET, SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 50:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 51:
- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 52:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, UNITED STATES, 2022
United States 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.
- The off-trade segment dominates the distribution channels due to the wide accessibility of dairy desserts in these off-trade formats. In the off-trade segment, the online retail channel sub-segment is the fastest-growing one, and it is projected to record a CAGR of 3.01% over the forecast period. The growth of e-commerce has enabled companies to access a larger target market and effectively serve customer needs. Many people started ordering food online, particularly dairy desserts, due to their hectic schedules and the nationwide lockdown in 2020. The four main e-commerce channels for dairy desserts were direct-to-consumer, click-and-collect, retail grocery delivery, and concierge services.
- The sales value of dairy desserts through on-trade channels worldwide declined by 0.15% in 2020 from 2019 as foodservice industries were shut down due to the outbreak, which led to logistic and supply disruption. In 2021, the United States had around 32,027 full-service restaurant franchise establishments. Based on the distribution channel, the overall frozen dairy consumption was around 21.9 pounds per person in 2021. However, people have consumed 5.6 fewer pounds of frozen dairy products per person since 2000.
- Off-trade is projected to be the fastest-growing distribution channel, registering a CAGR of 2.63% during the forecast period. This increase is expected mostly due to the rising demand for dairy desserts, which are widely accessible at supermarkets and online retailers. The omnichannel approach adopted by major retailers worldwide also drives the US dairy desserts market. Retailers such as Costco, Trader Joe's, and Walmart focus on omnichannel shopping, particularly expanding and integrating online capabilities into brick-and-mortar stores.
| Product Type | |
| Cheesecakes | |
| Frozen Desserts | |
| Ice Cream | |
| Mousses | |
| Others |
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| On-Trade |
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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 |
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| 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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