Competitive Landscape
Shola and Paco Retain Leadership as Fragmentation Intensifies
Ice cream in Ethiopia in 2026 remains highly fragmented, reflected in the limited shares held by the leading manufacturers. Lame Dairy Plc is the largest player with a 4% share, followed by Pure Ice Cream Co LLC and Cool Ice Food Co Plc on 3% each, while Paco Dairy Food Industry Plc holds 2%.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Ice Cream industry in Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
- Which are the leading brands in Ice Cream in Ethiopia?
- How are products distributed in Ice Cream in Ethiopia?
- 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 Ethiopia?
- 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 Ethiopia - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Ice Cream Summary
Rising Costs Limit Demand Despite Growth in Food Expenditure
Factory-Made Ice Popsicles Strengthen Impulse Consumption
Investment Signals Future Competition in Dairy-Based Ice Cream
Water-Based Products Expected to Reshape Ice Cream Demand
Lower Production Barriers to Attract Investment in Water-Based Formats
Rising Food Expenditure Fails to Unlock Premium Ice Cream Demand in 2031
Shola and Paco Retain Leadership as Fragmentation Intensifies
Small Local Grocers Retain Leadership as Supermarkets Gain Ground
Snacks in Ethiopia - Industry Overview
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Consumers Prioritise Value as Inflation Reshapes Snacking
Health-Oriented Products Gain Momentum through Innovation
Affordability Pressures Expected to Shape Long-Term Growth
Sweet Biscuits Set to Retain Scale While Gum Gains Momentum
Digital Engagement to Drive Awareness and Differentiation
Moya and Nib Sustain Leadership as Fragmentation Increases
Small Local Grocers Retain a Commanding Lead in Snack Distribution
Foodservice Loses Ground as Consumers Shift Snack Purchases to Retail
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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