U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Dairy & Water-based, Non-dairy/Vegan), By Product, By Type (Conventional, Artisanal), By Flavor, By State, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Dairy & Water-based, Non-dairy/Vegan), By Product, By Type (Conventional, Artisanal), By Flavor, By State, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030


U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market Growth & Trends


The U.S. ice cream trucks market size is expected to reach USD 3,004.6 million by 2030, expanding at 9.3% CAGR from 2023 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Ice cream trucks have a high penetration in the market owing to the immense popularity and consumption of ice cream among all age groups. The vendors hitting the street with ice cream trucks are also widening their offerings by including reduced or low-fat ice creams. In addition, players providing services at music festivals, pride events, and other shows are further expected to widen their penetration in the market. For instance, Big Gay Ice Cream collaborates with and caters for pride events.

Moreover, food festivals have been creating sales opportunities for ice cream trucks. Ice cream trucks never go unnoticed in multi-day festivals and events. Most attendees prefer eating from these trucks, and the rising number of food festivals in the country is expected to positively impact the market over the forecast period. Some of the top food festivals in the U.S. are Taste of Chicago, New York City Wine & Food Festival, and Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival.

The non-dairy/vegan segment is growing at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period owing to the increasing trend of vegan, non-dairy, and natural ingredients, product manufacturers have been launching innovative, new, and premium ice creams to cater to the rising demand from health-conscious consumers. For instance, in February 2021, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream launched vegan and dairy-based premium ice cream bars in the U.S.

Bars, sticks & pops segment of the product is register the fastest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. Cones and sticks of ice cream, which are often reserved as an afternoon treat, may be consumed all day long and are growing in popularity among customers is accelerating market growth over the forecast period. Moreover, several ice cream trucks offer popsicles and ice cream sticks in exciting flavor combinations. They frequently visit office parks and collaborate with various event organizers to expand their consumer base.

Florida contributed a significant market share in 2022 growing at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Companies in Florida have been focusing on providing services in the state's neighboring counties. For instance, in July 2020, the Hyppo & Mayday Ice Cream truck started to take requests for where it should next visit across North and Central Florida. The truck has visited St. Johns, Duval, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, and Alachua counties. This initiative helped the brand broaden its customer reach.

U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market Report Highlights

  • The dairy & water-based segment dominated the product type category owing to incasing demand for dairy-based frozen delicacies that are typically eaten as sweets or snacks
  • The conventional segment had a greater proportion of the market share in the product category. The increasing demand for extravagant ice creams from the consumers
  • The vanilla flavor contributed the largest market share in 2022. The increasing demand for vanilla-flavored bars, sticks, sandwiches, cups, and popsicles with different toppings.
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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Regional Outlook
Chapter 3. U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market Variables & Trends
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Suppliers Outlook
3.2.2. Technology Trends
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.3.3. Industry Challenges
3.3.4. Industry Opportunities
3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
3.4.1. Industry Analysis – Porter’s
3.4.1.1. Supplier Power
3.4.1.2. Buyer Power
3.4.1.3. Substitution Threat
3.4.1.4. Threat from New Entrant
3.4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.5. Market Entry Strategies
Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis
4.1. Demographic Analysis
4.2. Consumer Trends and Preferences
4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decision
4.4. Consumer Product Adoption
4.5. Observations & Recommendations
Chapter 5. U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market: Product Type Analysis & Estimates
5.1. Product Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
5.2. U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market Estimates & Forecast, By Product Type (USD Million)
5.2.1. Dairy & Water-based
5.2.2. Non-dairy/Vegan
Chapter 6. U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market: Product Analysis & Estimates
6.1. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
6.2. U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market Estimates & Forecast, By Product (USD Million)
6.2.1. Bars, Sticks & Pops
6.2.2. Cups & Tubs
6.2.3. Others
Chapter 7. U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market: Type Analysis & Estimates
7.1. Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
7.2. U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market Estimates & Forecast, By Type (USD Million)
7.2.1. Conventional
7.2.2. Artisanal
Chapter 8. U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market: Flavor Analysis & Estimates
8.1. Flavor Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
8.2. U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market Estimates & Forecast, By Flavor (USD Million)
8.2.1. Vanilla
8.2.2. Chocolate
8.2.3. Cookies & Cream
8.2.4. Mint Chocolate Chip
8.2.5. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
8.2.6. Dulce de Leche
8.2.7. Strawberry
8.2.8. Passion Fruit
8.2.9. Lemon Pie
8.2.10. Pistacchio
8.2.11. Others
Chapter 9. U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market: State Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market: Regional Outlook
9.2. U.S.
9.2.1. U.S. ice cream trucks market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
9.2.2. Florida
9.2.2.1. Key country dynamics
9.2.2.2. U.S. U.S. ice cream trucks market estimates & Forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
9.2.3. California
9.2.3.1. Key country dynamics
9.2.3.2. California ice cream trucks market estimates & Forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
9.2.4. Oregon
9.2.4.1. Key country dynamics
9.2.4.2. Oregon ice cream trucks market estimates & Forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
9.2.5. New York
9.2.5.1. Key country dynamics
9.2.5.2. New York ice cream trucks market estimates & Forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
9.2.6. Texas
9.2.6.1. Key country dynamics
9.2.6.2. Texas ice cream trucks market estimates & Forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
9.2.7. Tennessee
9.2.7.1. Key country dynamics
9.2.7.2. Tennessee ice cream trucks market estimates & Forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
9.2.8. Indiana
9.2.8.1. Key country dynamics
9.2.8.2. Indiana ice cream trucks market estimates & Forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
9.2.9. Colorado
9.2.9.1. Key country dynamics
9.2.9.2. Colorado ice cream trucks market estimates & Forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
9.2.10. Pennsylvania
9.2.10.1. Key country dynamics
9.2.10.2. Pennsylvania ice cream trucks market estimates & Forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
9.2.11. North Carolina
9.2.11.1. Key country dynamics
9.2.11.2. North Carolina ice cream trucks market estimates & Forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 10. U.S. Ice Cream Trucks Market: Competitive Landscape
10.1. Companies Covered in the Scope of this Report:
10.1.1. Cold Stone Creamery Truck
10.1.2. Parfait Organic Artisan Ice Cream
10.1.3. Big Spoon Creamery
10.1.4. Karmic Ice Cream
10.1.5. The Vintage Ice Cream Guys
10.1.6. Sticks and Cones Ice Cream
10.1.7. HipPOPs
10.1.8. Momma P’s Ice Cream Truck
10.1.9. Twirl and Dip Ice Cream
10.1.10. Cosmos Ice Cream
10.2. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
10.2.3. Company Categorization
10.2.4. Participant’s Overview
10.2.5. Financial Performance
10.2.6. Product Benchmarking
10.2.7. Company Market Share Analysis, 2022 (Value % Share)
10.2.8. Company Heat Map Analysis
10.2.9. Strategy Mapping
10.2.10. Partnerships
10.2.11. Product Launches

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