Product Code: ETC051320 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) sorbet and ice cream stabilizer market has witnessed significant growth and demand during the period from 2025 to 2031. Sorbet and ice cream stabilizers are additives used in the food industry to improve the texture, consistency, and shelf life of frozen desserts. The market`s expansion can be attributed to factors such as the UAE growing food and beverage sector, increasing consumer demand for frozen desserts, and the rising interest in innovative and high-quality dessert offerings. Moreover, the Covid-19 pandemic influenced consumer preferences and the demand for sorbet and ice cream stabilizers in the UAE.
Several key drivers have fueled the growth of the UAE sorbet and ice cream stabilizer market. Firstly, the UAE thriving food and beverage industry, with a diverse range of dessert options, has driven the demand for sorbet and ice cream stabilizers to enhance product quality and consistency. Secondly, the increasing consumer preference for frozen desserts, including sorbets and artisanal ice creams, has led to higher usage of stabilizers to maintain the desired texture and mouthfeel. Additionally, the focus on introducing new flavors and formulations in the dessert market has boosted the adoption of stabilizers to achieve innovative and appealing frozen dessert products.
Despite its growth prospects, the UAE sorbet and ice cream stabilizer market faces certain challenges. Firstly, the need for complying with strict food safety and quality regulations may pose challenges for manufacturers to ensure that stabilizers meet the required standards. Secondly, consumer preferences for natural and clean label ingredients in food products may impact the demand for stabilizers containing artificial additives. Moreover, the Covid-19 pandemic introduced disruptions in supply chains and the foodservice sector, affecting the production and distribution of sorbet and ice cream stabilizers during certain periods.
The Covid-19 pandemic, which emerged in 2025, had varying effects on the UAE sorbet and ice cream stabilizer market. The pandemic initially led to disruptions in foodservice operations, including dessert outlets and ice cream parlors, affecting the demand for stabilizers used in commercial establishments. Additionally, with movement restrictions in place, consumer behaviors shifted towards purchasing frozen desserts from retail stores and online platforms, influencing the demand for stabilizers in home consumption products. However, as the foodservice sector adapted to takeaway and delivery models, the demand for stabilizers rebounded, albeit with changes in consumption patterns.
The UAE sorbet and ice cream stabilizer market are dominated by leading players that play a pivotal role in shaping the industry landscape and meeting the growing demand for stabilizing agents in the frozen dessert segment. These key players are well-established manufacturers with extensive expertise in producing high-quality stabilizers that enhance the texture, consistency, and shelf life of sorbets and ice creams. Leveraging advanced research and development capabilities, these companies continually innovate and introduce new stabilizer formulations to cater to the evolving preferences of consumers and the requirements of ice cream manufacturers. With their wide distribution networks and strategic partnerships, these key players maintain a significant market share and are poised to maintain their competitive edge in the UAE sorbet and ice cream stabilizer market. Some of the key players in the market include Palsgaard Middle East, Kerry Group, TIC Gums, Inc. and DowDuPont Inc.
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 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Overview |
3.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for healthier dessert options in the UAE |
4.2.2 Growing preference for premium quality sorbet and ice cream products |
4.2.3 Rising disposable incomes leading to higher spending on indulgent food products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and standards for food additives in the UAE |
4.3.3 Intense competition from established sorbet and ice cream stabilizer manufacturers |
5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Trends |
6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market, By Types |
6.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenues & Volume, By Locust Bean Gum, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenues & Volume, By Guar Gum, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenues & Volume, By Xanthan Gum, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenues & Volume, By Sodium Alginate, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenues & Volume, By Carboxymethyl, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenues & Volume, By Carrageenan, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenues & Volume, By Frozen Desserts, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenues & Volume, By Milk Shakes, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenues & Volume, By Ice Cream, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenues & Volume, By Sorbet, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer satisfaction scores for sorbet and ice cream products using stabilizers |
8.2 Adoption rate of innovative stabilizer technologies in sorbet and ice cream production |
8.3 Average production efficiency and cost savings achieved through the use of stabilizers |
9 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sorbet and Ice Cream Stabilizer Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |