The ice cream and sorbet market in Portugal

As of 2020, the global market for ice cream and sorbets has been burgeoning, with the United States continuing to be a dominant player. The U.S. market demonstrates a trend towards premiumization, as consumers favor high-quality products with innovative flavors, leading to a 1% increase in sales value against a 2% decline in volumes. The shift towards healthier choices is emerging, leading to increases in low-fat and non-fat options, as well as vegan and plant-based alternatives, which align with the growing health consciousness of consumers. This shift is evident in the overall increase of imports and exports in this sector, with the U.S. maintaining a net exporter status. The industry has observed a significant impact due to COVID-19 with a 13.4% upsurge in dollar sales over the 52-week period ending in September 2020. This rise correlates with ice cream’s "comfort food" status during the lockdown, indicating a robust market despite the pandemic. The U.S., notably Florida, has seen a

The French ice-cream and sorbet market is estimated at 1.8 billion euros. The global ice cream and sorbet market is growing at an annual rate of 5%, and is worth around $90 billion. The main global players are Unilever, Mars, Nestlé, Froneri and General Mills. French consumers show strong seasonal trends in their ice cream consumption, with marked increases during the summer and the festive season. The market is characterized by a wide and diversified product range, with a trend towards mini-formats, new flavors and artisanal products. Much of the market's value is concentrated on a few product types, such as sticks and cones. Trends in demand for ice creams and sorbets in France 88% of French people consume ice creams and sorbets. On average, French households make around 8 purchases a year for these products, spending over 45 euros a year, with an average basket per purchase of around 6 euros. Per capita consumption of ice cream in France is around 6 liters a year, which is slightly

The global ice cream market has been projected to grow, driven by increasing demand, especially in emerging countries with rising living standards, such as those in Asia. The Asia-Pacific ice cream and sorbet market, in particular, is expected to expand significantly. Health consciousness among consumers has led to a surge in demand for premium, high-quality ice cream with exotic flavors and organic ingredients. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK ice cream market saw a 17% increase in demand in 2020, with Scottish producer Mackie's achieving a substantial 37% sales growth, taking over 6% of the market share. Seasonal consumption remains paramount, with warm summer months being peak periods for sales. The UK has also shown a growing interest in low-calorie, non-dairy, and customizable ice cream options. However, full numerical data regarding market size, growth rate, and specific figures from 2020 onwards is not available in the text and, therefore, cannot be provided. The British Ic