Market Forecast By Type (Impulse Ice Cream, Take-home Ice Cream, Artisanal Ice Cream), By Category (Dairy, Non-dairy), By Distribution Channel (On-trade, Off-trade, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialist Stores, Other Distribution Channels) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC189704 | Publication Date: May 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 40 | No. of Tables: 7 |
The Bangladesh Ice cream Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. The growth rate begins at 14.87% in 2025, climbs to a high of 16.54% in 2028, and moderates to 16.10% by 2029.
Report Name | Bangladesh Ice Cream Market |
Forecast period | 2025-2029 |
CAGR | 16.10% |
Growing Sector | Impulse Ice Cream |
The Bangladesh ice cream market report thoroughly covers the market by Sales Types and Distribution Channel. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high-growth areas, and market drivers to help stakeholders align their strategies with current and future market dynamics.
The Bangladesh ice cream market has been witnessing robust growth over the past years. The growing number of cafés, convenience stores, and rising disposable income are supporting the robust Bangladesh ice cream market growth. Furthermore, the strong demand for ice cream among teenagers, children, young adults, and families is driving strong demand. The role of digital platforms, social media, and influencer marketing is crucial as it helps brands to reach a wide customers across the country. Moreover, the rising urban lifestyle is further contributing to the market growth.
The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.10% between 2025-2029. Several major drivers are driving the robust growth of the Bangladesh ice cream market. Key drivers such as increased urbanisation, the increasing number of retail outlets and the influence of lifestyle trends on consumer food choices are propelling the demand for ice-cream across the country. Furthermore, factors like online delivery, flavour variety, and product innovations like low-fat, sugar-free are other key drivers further supporting the steady growth of the market across the country.
The Bangladesh ice cream market faces several operational challenges, even with the steady growth. The high cost of premium ingredients and imported flavour bases poses a major challenge by impacting its accessibility among consumers. Additionally, limited access to branded products and cold chain infrastructure also poses hurdles to market growth, mainly in rural areas. Moreover, issues such as the presence of unregulated and low-quality products are also hampering the market expansion by affecting customer satisfaction and trust.
The Bangladesh ice cream market is evolving due to several major trends. The growing popularity of personalised dessert options is another key trend driving the shifting consumer preference toward vegan, low-calorie, or lactose-free ice cream. Furthermore, the Artisanal and gourmet ice creams are gaining popularity over traditional offerings, further encouraging producers to actively. The rising adoption of digital platforms by companies to create interactive experiences for users is another key trend supporting the market growth. Moreover, emerging trends such as eye-catching packaging, seasonal flavours, and influencer tie-ups are shaping the market dynamics.
The Bangladesh ice cream industry offers several strong and promising investment opportunities for investors seeking long-term market. Ongoing investment in setting up digital ordering systems with features like location-based promotions or AI-based flavour suggestions presents strong market potential. Furthermore, partnerships with food influencers, cafés, and event organisers offer strong opportunities also help brands reach a wide audience. Investors can explore companies that focus on developing eco-friendly packaging, seasonal specialities, or functional ice cream, as they encourage long-term growth also boost the market expansion.
Major companies in the Bangladesh ice cream market include Kwality, Igloo, Polar, Savoy Ice Cream, and other local brands. These brands use online platforms, retail distribution, and seasonal marketing to promote their products. Many focus on providing different product formats, from impulse cups and sticks to take-home tubs, to appeal to a wide customer base.
According to the Bangladeshi government data, the government is launching various strict regulations in the Bangladeshi ice cream market. Agencies like the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) and the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) closely monitor the market. Furthermore, these regulations focus on ensuring the labelling, safety, and approval before being sold to support responsible market growth. Regulatory bodies encourage sellers to adhere to rules related to hygiene, ingredient transparency, and cold chain maintenance to gain consumer trust and maintain brand value in the market.
The Bangladesh ice cream market is expected to witness robust growth in the future. Factors such as consumer-driven innovation and increasing use of digital tools are likely to drive strong demand. Moreover, brands offering subscription models and dessert apps that suggest ice cream pairings and seasonal collections will stand out in the market. Eco-friendly, clean-label, and plant-based frozen dessert alternatives are projected to gain popularity due to rising health concerns among consumers. Overall, emerging trends in convenience, indulgence, and health consciousness will also support the market growth in the future.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the following market segments and their leading categories:
According to Mansi Kaushik, Senior Research Analyst at 6Wresearch, Impulse ice cream dominates the Bangladesh ice cream market. These include widely consumed items like cones, cups, and ice cream sticks, which are popular among children, youth, and retail impulse buyers.
Supermarkets and hypermarkets hold the largest Bangladesh ice cream market share, due to their wide availability, cold storage infrastructure, and variety of product offerings. These retail formats are especially preferred by families and individuals.
The Market report covers a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Overview |
3.1 Bangladesh Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, 2019 & 2029F |
3.3 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2019 & 2029F |
3.6 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Category, 2019 & 2029F |
3.7 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2019 & 2029F |
4 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Changing consumer preferences towards indulgent and convenient food options |
4.2.2 Increasing disposable income and spending power of the middle-class population |
4.2.3 Growing influence of western food habits and culture in Bangladesh |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Seasonal demand fluctuations due to weather conditions |
4.3.2 Intense competition among ice cream brands in the market |
4.3.3 Challenges in maintaining product quality and consistency |
5 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Trends |
6 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market, By Types |
6.1 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2019 - 2029F |
6.1.3 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Impulse Ice Cream, 2019 - 2029F |
6.1.4 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Take-home Ice Cream, 2019 - 2029F |
6.1.5 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Artisanal Ice Cream, 2019 - 2029F |
6.2 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market, By Category |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy, 2019 - 2029F |
6.2.3 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-dairy, 2019 - 2029F |
6.3 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By On-trade, 2019 - 2029F |
6.3.3 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Off-trade, 2019 - 2029F |
6.3.4 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2019 - 2029F |
6.3.5 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2019 - 2029F |
6.3.6 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialist Stores, 2019 - 2029F |
6.3.7 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Distribution Channels, 2019 - 2029F |
7 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price per unit |
8.2 Percentage of repeat customers |
8.3 Number of new product launches |
8.4 Social media engagement metrics |
8.5 Customer satisfaction scores |
9 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2019 & 2029F |
9.2 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Opportunity Assessment, By Category, 2019 & 2029F |
9.3 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2019 & 2029F |
10 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Bangladesh Ice Cream Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |