Competitive Landscape
Froneri and Arcor Defend Their Positions as Leading Players
Ice cream in Argentina is moderately concentrated, but has seen a steady trend towards fragmentation from 2021 to 2026. In 2026, Froneri Argentina holds the largest share at 33%, followed by Arcor SAIC at 26%.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Ice Cream industry in Argentina with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Ice Cream industry in Argentina, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Ice Cream in Argentina report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Ice Cream in Argentina?
- Which are the leading brands in Ice Cream in Argentina?
- How are products distributed in Ice Cream in Argentina?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Ice Cream?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Argentina?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Ice Cream in Argentina - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Ice Cream Summary
Ice Cream Sales Rebound, Boosted by a Rise in Consumer Spending Power
Arcor Capitalises on Pistachio Trend to Drive Flavour Innovation
Grido’S Refillable Packaging Drives Sustainable Purchase Habits
Affordable Ice Cream Brands Expand Their Reach
Impulse Formats Strengthen Position as Delivery Platforms Widen Access
Pistachio Flavour Drives Premiumisation and Product Innovation
Froneri and Arcor Defend Their Positions as Leading Players
Small Local Grocers Secure Impulse Sales as Supermarkets Excel in Take-Home Ice Cream
Delivery Platforms Accelerate E-Commerce Growth through Retailer Partnerships
Value Brands and Micro-Distributors Capture Price-Sensitive Shoppers
Arcor Drives Pistachio Innovation as Premiumisation Accelerates
Grido Expands Refillable Packaging to Meet Rising Sustainability Demands
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2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Affordable Launches Drive Value-Focused Purchases
Smaller Pack Sizes Win over Cautious Shoppers
Arcor and Mío Helados Accelerate Pistachio Innovation
Declining Birth Rates and Health Focus Slow Volume Rebound
Imported Brands and Health-Led Launches Reshape Product Landscape
Functional Launches and Premium Imports Drive Long-Term Repositioning
Arcor Leverages Innovation and Brand Strength to Reinforce Its Lead
Small Local Grocers Capture Loyalty by Adapting to Price Shifts
E-Commerce Expands Its Reach as Impulse Lines Lag behind
Convenience Retailers and New Pack Sizes Drive Shopper Migration
Affordable Launches and Pistachio Innovations Reshape Consumer Choices
Imported Brands and Local Players Intensify Competition and Drive Accessibility
Innovation around Affordability and Flavour Expands White Spaces and Shapes Future Growth
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Ice Cream
- Frozen Yoghurt
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- Single Portion Dairy Ice Cream
- Single Portion Water Ice Cream
- Plant-based Ice Cream
- Unpackaged Ice Cream
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- Bulk Dairy Ice Cream
- Ice Cream Desserts
- Multi-Pack Dairy Ice Cream
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- Bulk Water Ice Cream
- Multi-Pack Water Ice Cream
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Ice Cream
Ice cream is the aggregation of frozen yoghurt, impulse ice cream, plant-based ice cream, unpackaged ice cream and take-home ice cream. Frozen desserts is included in Passport’s Staple Foods research. Please note that soft serve ice cream from ice cream dispensing machines sold at foodservice outlets (e.g. fast food or ice cream parlours) is entirely excluded.
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This report originates from Passport, our Ice Cream research and analysis database.
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