Competitive Landscape
Leading Players Face Mounting Competitive Pressure
Ice cream in Taiwan is expected to display a moderately concentrated competitive structure in 2026, with Namchow Chemical Industrial Co Ltd holding the highest value share at 20%, followed by Häagen-Dazs Taiwan Ltd at 17%. Together, these two companies account for 37% of retail value sales, while the next three competitors, Taiwan Meiji Food Co Ltd (9%), Xiao Mei Food Co Ltd (8%) and I-Mei Foods Co Ltd (7%), contribute a further 24%.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Ice Cream industry in Taiwan 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 Taiwan, 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 Taiwan 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 Taiwan?
- Which are the leading brands in Ice Cream in Taiwan?
- How are products distributed in Ice Cream in Taiwan?
- 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 Taiwan?
- 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 Taiwan, China - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Ice Cream Summary
Take-Home Ice Cream Drives Spending as Consumer Demand Rises
Viral Collaborations Turn Ice Cream into a Social Media Event
Bakery-Infused Ice Cream Redefines Everyday Consumption
Wider Retail Availability Expected to Support Steady Expansion
Take-Home Formats Set to Retain Scale While Impulse Demand Strengthens
Imports and Partnerships to Accelerate Premium Innovation
Leading Players Face Mounting Competitive Pressure
Convenience Stores Outpace Rivals as Shoppers Seek Immediate Access
Retail E-Commerce Lags as Cold-Chain Challenges Persist
Imports and Cross-Industry Partnerships Lead the Innovation Agenda
Co-Branded Launches and Specialty Flavours Define the New Product Landscape
Premiumisation Strengthens Margins and Reshapes Competitive Dynamics
Snacks in Taiwan, China - Industry Overview
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Snacks Continues to Outperform Broader Food Spending in Taiwan
Snacks Become Everyday Meal Solutions
Insight-Driven Innovation Turns Cultural Moments into Purchases
Supermarkets Expected to Benefit From More Frequent Purchasing Patterns
Agile Innovation Set to Become Essential in a Fast-Changing Consumer Environment
Localisation and Compliance to Strengthen Long-Term Competitiveness
Lian Hwa Foods Extends Lead as Rivals Lose Ground
Convenience Stores Retain Leadership as Shopping Missions Diverge
E-Commerce Expands through Value, Assortment and Product Discovery
Retail Channels Benefit From Changing Consumption Habits
Premiumisation and Functional Ingredients Redefine Snacks
Cross-Category Collaboration and Seasonal Launches Accelerate the Pace of New Products
Channel Growth Confirms That Innovation Directly Converts into Incremental Revenue
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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