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GCC Ice Cream Market Size, Growth & Trends Forecast 2025-2033
GCC Ice Cream Market Overview
Market Size in 2024: USD 1.8 Million
Market Size in 2033: USD 3.3 Million
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 6.1%
According to IMARC Group’s latest research publication, “GCC Ice Cream Market Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033”, the GCC ice cream market size reached USD 1.8 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 3.3 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% during 2025-2033.
How AI is Reshaping the Future of GCC Ice Cream Market
AI-Personalized Flavor Recommendations: AI platforms on apps like Talabat in UAE suggest customized ice cream blends based on dietary preferences, boosting sales by 25% for premium brands like Baskin-Robbins amid GCC's $1.8 million market growth.
Predictive Inventory Management: Machine learning forecasts demand for seasonal flavors in Saudi Arabia's hypermarkets, reducing waste by 20% during Ramadan and aligning with Vision 2030's food security initiatives.
Automated Quality Control: Computer vision inspects production lines in Qatar's factories, minimizing defects by 15% and ensuring halal-compliant standards for artisanal ice cream exports.
Sustainable Supply Chain Optimization: AI models eco-friendly sourcing for dairy ingredients in Oman, cutting carbon emissions by 18% and supporting UAE's Green Agenda for plant-based variants.
Dynamic Pricing Analytics: AI adjusts prices in real-time for Bahrain's cafes, increasing profitability by 12% for low-sugar options targeting health-conscious millennials.
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GCC Ice Cream Market Trends & Drivers:
Digital platforms propel 40% of GCC ice cream market growth, with e-commerce apps like Talabat driving $1.8 million in sales through AI-enhanced personalization. UAE and Saudi Arabia lead, as Vision 2030 integrates online retail for frozen treats, boosting demand by 25% among 70% of urban consumers. This trend enhances accessibility, cutting distribution costs by 20% and aligning with 98% mobile penetration, positioning the GCC as a hub for tech-driven dessert retail amid rising summer consumption.
Premium and health-focused variants fuel 30% market expansion, with UAE’s wellness initiatives prioritizing low-sugar and plant-based ice creams. Brands like Ben & Jerry's offer artisanal options, appealing to 60% of millennials seeking gourmet flavors. Government support, including $500 million for food tech, promotes sustainable dairy sourcing, fostering innovation and alignment with global standards in the $1.8 million ice cream sector across urban centers.
Urbanization and tourism drive 35% demand surge, with the GCC market backed by 150 million annual visitors. Saudi Arabia’s 4,700 infrastructure projects and UAE’s Expo 2030 fuel ice cream sales in malls and hotels, supported by 6.1% annual growth. High-demand segments, with 65% of sales for cones and cups, leverage unified trade policies, cementing the GCC’s role as a leader in indulgent yet healthy frozen treats.
GCC Ice Cream Industry Segmentation:
The report has segmented the market into the following categories:
Breakup by Flavor:
Chocolate
Fruit
Vanilla
Others
Breakup by Category:
Impulse Ice Cream
Take-Home Ice Cream
Artisanal Ice Cream
Breakup by Product:
Cup
Stick
Cone
Brick
Tub
Others
Breakup by Distribution Channel:
Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
Convenience Stores
Ice Cream Parlours
Online Stores
Others
Breakup by Country:
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
Bahrain
Kuwait
Oman
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
Recent News and Developments in GCC Ice Cream Market
September 2025: Unilever's Ben & Jerry's opens a flagship parlor in Dubai Mall, featuring AI-customized sundaes that blend local dates with vegan options, attracting 5,000 visitors in the first week.
July 2025: Saudi Arabia's SFDA approves new low-sugar ice cream formulas for brands like Kwality Wall's, enabling Riyadh supermarkets to stock healthier variants and boosting sales by 15% during summer.
May 2025: Qatar's Lulu Hypermarket launches a premium artisanal ice cream line with Gulf-inspired flavors like saffron pistachio, reporting a 20% increase in frozen dessert purchases amid Ramadan preparations.
April 2025: Oman’s Al Fair Supermarket partners with local dairies for eco-friendly ice cream packaging, using recyclable materials and driving a 10% rise in sustainable product demand.
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