Austria: Ice Cream Market Overview 2021

Ice Cream Market Size in Austria

The Austrian ice cream market was estimated at $X in 2020, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ice Cream Production in Austria

In value terms, ice cream production totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production posted tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Ice cream production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ice Cream Exports

Exports from Austria

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of ice cream increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. In general, exports enjoyed a moderate expansion. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ice cream exports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, total exports indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes) was the main destination for ice cream exports from Austria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ice cream exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tonnes), threefold. Slovenia (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Slovenia (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for ice cream exported from Austria were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary and France, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, France recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average ice cream export price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne, and then declined notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ice Cream Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2020, ice cream imports into Austria stood at X tonnes, approximately equating the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ice cream imports reached $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X tonnes) constituted the largest ice cream supplier to Austria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ice cream imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tonnes), ninefold. Belgium (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ice cream to Austria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average ice cream import price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for ice cream in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of ice cream consumption in 2020 were China (4.7M tonnes), the U.S. (3.4M tonnes) and Iran (1.3M tonnes), with a combined 48% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of ice cream in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of ice cream production in 2020 were China (4.8M tonnes), the U.S. (3.5M tonnes) and Iran (1.3M tonnes), with a combined 49% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of ice cream to Austria?

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In value terms, Germany ($45M) constituted the largest supplier of ice cream to Austria, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($7.3M), with a 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 8.2% share.

What are the leading importers of ice cream from Austria?

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In value terms, Germany ($2M), Italy ($1.1M) and Switzerland ($722K) were the largest markets for ice cream exported from Austria worldwide, with a combined 66% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary and France, which together accounted for a further 23%.

What is the average export price for ice cream in Austria?

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In 2020, the average ice cream export price amounted to $2,967 per tonne, which is down by -34% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for ice cream in Austria?

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The average ice cream import price stood at $2,594 per tonne in 2020, flattening at the previous year.