
U.S. - Ice Cream - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
U.S. Ice Cream Export Grows to $19M in February 2023
U.S. Ice Cream Exports
In February 2023, overseas shipments of ice cream increased by 11% to 5.3K tons, rising for the second consecutive month after four months of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 20% against the previous month. The exports peaked at 7.6K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to February 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, ice cream exports rose remarkably to $19M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 15% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 27K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to February 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Mexico (1.8K tons) was the main destination for ice cream exports from the United States, with a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, ice cream exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (711 tons), threefold. Saudi Arabia (673 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico amounted to +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Canada (+7.3% per month) and Saudi Arabia (-0.0% per month).
In value terms, Mexico ($5.6M) remains the key foreign market for ice cream exports from the United States, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($2.7M), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 10% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico stood at +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+0.1% per month) and Canada (+4.1% per month).
Export Prices by Country
In February 2023, the ice cream price stood at $3,600 per ton (FOB, US), which is down by -3.1% against the previous month. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 6.7% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,975 per ton. From January 2023 to February 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($5,434 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($2,803 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahamas (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ice cream market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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