Parent Product
Ice Cream
Sub Product
Chocolate Ice Cream Cake, Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake, Mango Ice Cream Cake, Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Cake, +2
Raw Materials
Cow Milk, Liquid Whole Egg, Vanilla Extract, White Sugar
HS Code
210500
Last Updated
2026-06-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Ice Cream Cake market coverage spans 138 countries.
- 309 exporter companies and 402 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,544 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-23.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Ice Cream Cake
Analyze 1,544 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Ice Cream Cake.
Ice Cream Cake Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Ice Cream Cake to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Ice Cream Cake: Peru (+168.4%), South Korea (+96.7%), India (+90.1%).
Ice Cream Cake Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Ice Cream Cake country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Ice Cream Cake transaction unit prices: Netherlands (12.59 USD / kg), France (11.70 USD / kg), India (11.12 USD / kg), Spain (8.29 USD / kg), Mexico (6.11 USD / kg), 11 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | +57.5% | 94 | 11.59 USD / kg (8,484.28 kg) | 14.30 USD / kg (9,610.596 kg) | 14.32 USD / kg (1,492.056 kg) | 14.32 USD / kg (7,643.268 kg) | 14.31 USD / kg (21,104.212 kg) | 11.70 USD / kg (28,119.276 kg) | ||||||
| Argentina | -6.8% | 591 | 1.75 USD / kg (347,216.86 kg) | 2.40 USD / kg (167,847.771 kg) | 1.74 USD / kg (404,506.171 kg) | 1.73 USD / kg (252,782.011 kg) | 1.95 USD / kg (237,893.431 kg) | 2.77 USD / kg (55,287.39 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +31.5% | 275 | 3.59 USD / kg (142,777.521 kg) | 3.59 USD / kg (142,393.46 kg) | 4.26 USD / kg (203,833.67 kg) | 5.24 USD / kg (105,120.99 kg) | 5.39 USD / kg (139,719.339 kg) | 5.13 USD / kg (186,317.901 kg) | ||||||
| India | +90.1% | 40 | 5.34 USD / kg (273.64 kg) | 11.93 USD / kg (346.46 kg) | 11.03 USD / kg (666.5 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 11.12 USD / kg (185.52 kg) | ||||||
| China | +11.3% | 30 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.31 USD / kg (28,988.8 kg) | - (-) | 1.84 USD / kg (15,266.33 kg) | 2.79 USD / kg (30,738.82 kg) | ||||||
| Brazil | +8.8% | 162 | 3.26 USD / kg (19,072.4 kg) | 3.02 USD / kg (29,260 kg) | 2.95 USD / kg (57,192.1 kg) | 3.28 USD / kg (29,983 kg) | 3.27 USD / kg (120,692.78 kg) | 3.21 USD / kg (57,297.8 kg) | ||||||
| Guatemala | -24.9% | 54 | - (-) | - (-) | 3.16 USD / kg (2,231.21 kg) | - (-) | 2.96 USD / kg (741.32 kg) | 3.38 USD / kg (1,802.27 kg) | ||||||
| South Korea | +96.7% | 31 | - (-) | - (-) | 4.07 USD / kg (11,461.04 kg) | 1.62 USD / kg (12,340.8 kg) | 3.76 USD / kg (17,904.69 kg) | 2.31 USD / kg (6,337.09 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | +168.4% | 31 | - (-) | - (-) | 9.62 USD / kg (3,984.4 kg) | 2.93 USD / kg (8,105.74 kg) | 4.80 USD / kg (8,098 kg) | 5.42 USD / kg (7,826 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | +51.5% | 27 | 14.63 USD / kg (-) | 4.78 USD / kg (2,220.98 kg) | 6.94 USD / kg (4,987.8 kg) | 17.25 USD / kg (1,238.43 kg) | 14.59 USD / kg (936.6 kg) | 4.74 USD / kg (18 kg) |
Ice Cream Cake Global Supply Chain Coverage
711 companies
309 exporters and 402 importers are mapped for Ice Cream Cake.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Ice Cream Cake, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Ice Cream Cake Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
309 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Ice Cream Cake. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Ice Cream Cake Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 309 total exporter companies in the Ice Cream Cake supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Namibia
Supplying Products: Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cake, Strawberry Ice Cream Cake
(Poland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsOthers
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cake
(Brazil)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Mexico
Supplying Products: Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cake, Chocolate Ice Cream Cake
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-10
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, Puerto Rico
Supplying Products: Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cake, Chocolate Ice Cream Cake
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cake
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream Cake
Ice Cream Cake Global Exporter Coverage
309 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Ice Cream Cake supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Ice Cream Cake opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Ice Cream Cake (HS Code 210500) in 2024
For Ice Cream Cake in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 132,873,507 kg | 517,877,331.92 USD |
| 2 | Belgium | 141,010,842.55 kg | 514,354,934.229 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 119,149,771 kg | 469,746,891.623 USD |
| 4 | Poland | 117,055,937 kg | 437,755,566 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 95,348,223 kg | 419,735,452.473 USD |
| 6 | Spain | 64,640,818.844 kg | 356,146,890.251 USD |
| 7 | United States | 65,106,395 kg | 243,442,439 USD |
| 8 | Hungary | 53,594,372.9 kg | 198,582,956 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 38,223,251 kg | 185,394,287.714 USD |
| 10 | Thailand | 57,642,489.841 kg | 137,400,270.84 USD |
Ice Cream Cake Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Ice Cream Cake exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Ice Cream Cake Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
402 importer companies are mapped for Ice Cream Cake demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Ice Cream Cake Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Costa Rica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-12
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Mexico
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-17
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Malaysia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
402 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Ice Cream Cake.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Ice Cream Cake buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Ice Cream Cake (HS Code 210500) in 2024
For Ice Cream Cake in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | 136,021,653 kg | 584,209,227.327 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 148,209,804.285 kg | 563,688,069.617 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 113,278,677.341 kg | 359,101,290.53 USD |
| 4 | United States | 75,982,910 kg | 304,209,825 USD |
| 5 | Spain | 83,230,895.77 kg | 291,049,454.396 USD |
| 6 | Portugal | 57,719,031 kg | 194,855,230.586 USD |
| 7 | Poland | 42,783,948 kg | 174,920,229 USD |
| 8 | Italy | 35,378,479 kg | 170,375,642.185 USD |
| 9 | Australia | 36,592,114.27 kg | 133,406,750.123 USD |
| 10 | Sweden | 30,918,803.848 kg | 126,514,275.583 USD |
Ice Cream Cake Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Ice Cream Cake origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionFinished Consumer Food Product
Market
Ice-cream cake is a frozen, finished dessert product whose cross-border trade is constrained by strict cold-chain requirements and short tolerance for temperature abuse. International trade in the closest harmonized category (HS 2105: ice cream and other edible ice) is concentrated in Europe, where multiple EU countries are major exporters and intra-regional flows are significant. Major import demand is also concentrated in Europe and other high-income consumer markets, reflecting established retail freezer infrastructure and foodservice channels. Product differentiation is driven by brand, indulgent flavor profiles, portion formats, and decorations, while compliance with food-safety systems and allergen labeling shapes market access.
Major Exporting Countries
- GermanyAmong the top global exporters in HS 2105 (ice cream and other edible ice); ice-cream cakes are a subset of this category.
- FranceAmong the top global exporters in HS 2105; EU export activity is also documented by Eurostat for extra-EU flows.
- BelgiumAmong the top global exporters in HS 2105; strong regional distribution within Europe.
- NetherlandsAmong the top global exporters in HS 2105; logistics hubs support regional redistribution.
- PolandAmong the top global exporters in HS 2105; expanding manufacturing capacity in parts of Central/Eastern Europe is reflected in trade data.
- ItalySignificant exporter within HS 2105; also a notable supplier to some import markets (category-level).
Major Importing Countries
- United KingdomAmong the largest importers in HS 2105 (ice cream and other edible ice); ice-cream cakes are a subset of this category.
- GermanyAmong the largest importers in HS 2105; also a major exporter, indicating strong two-way trade in frozen desserts.
- FranceAmong the largest importers in HS 2105; also a major exporter, reflecting regional trade in Europe.
- NetherlandsAmong the largest importers in HS 2105; distribution and re-export roles can influence recorded import volumes.
- United StatesAmong the largest importers in HS 2105; imports are typically concentrated in premium/specialty segments due to cold-chain costs.
Specification
Major VarietiesLayered ice-cream cake (cake base + ice-cream layers), Ice-cream cake with cookie/biscuit crumb base, Ice-cream cake with inclusions (cookies, nuts, chocolate pieces), Novelty-shaped celebration ice-cream cake
Physical Attributes
- Frozen layered dessert combining ice cream with a cake, biscuit, or crumb base and decorative toppings
- Texture and appearance are highly sensitive to temperature cycling (ice recrystallization, frosting, deformation)
- Common portion formats include round celebration cakes, loaf/rectangular formats, and pre-sliced portions
Compositional Metrics
- Allergen profile commonly includes milk; may include egg, wheat/gluten, soy, and tree nuts depending on base and inclusions
- Air incorporation (overrun) and fat/solids balance are key texture drivers in the ice-cream component
- Decoration and inclusion stability (e.g., chocolate coatings, whipped toppings) depends on formulation and frozen storage stability
Packaging
- Rigid paperboard cartons and/or plastic domes/trays to protect decorations during handling
- Shrink wrap or sealed overwrap to reduce dehydration and odor transfer in frozen storage
- For long-distance distribution or direct-to-consumer, insulated shippers with refrigerants are used to maintain frozen state
ProcessingRequires continuous frozen-chain handling from hardening through distribution to retail/freezer storageTemperature abuse can cause melting/refreezing defects (coarse texture, syneresis, topping slippage) and increases customer complaints
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Dairy/vegetable fat base + sugars + stabilizers/emulsifiers -> mix preparation -> pasteurization/homogenization -> aging -> freezing/aeration -> cake/base preparation -> assembly and decoration -> hardening -> frozen storage -> refrigerated/frozen transport -> retail and foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
- Celebration and occasion-based purchasing (birthdays and holidays)
- Premiumization via branded flavors, inclusions, and decorated formats
- Convenience (ready-to-serve dessert with minimal preparation)
- Growth of freezer-capable modern retail and frozen dessert foodservice
Temperature
- Deep-frozen handling is critical across warehousing, transport, and retail to prevent melt-refreeze quality loss
- Avoid temperature cycling to reduce ice recrystallization, frosting, and structural collapse
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is generally measured in months under stable frozen storage, but quality can degrade rapidly after partial thawing or repeated temperature abuse
- Once thawed, ice-cream cakes are not typically intended for refreezing due to texture damage and food-safety management concerns
Risks
Food Safety HighListeria monocytogenes contamination in ice cream/frozen desserts can trigger major recalls and disrupt trade and brand trust; Listeria can persist in processing environments and freezing temperatures do not reliably eliminate it.Implement robust environmental monitoring, hygienic zoning, validated sanitation, and HACCP-based controls; strengthen supplier and allergen controls for inclusions and toppings.
Cold Chain Integrity HighAny cold-chain interruption can cause melting/refreezing, leading to severe texture and appearance defects and elevated claims/returns; long-distance trade is especially exposed to port, trucking, or power disruptions.Use temperature monitoring and excursion management, qualify frozen logistics partners, and design packaging to protect decorations and reduce heat ingress.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMarket access is shaped by allergen labeling, compositional/identity rules for frozen desserts, and additive approvals that vary across jurisdictions, creating reformulation and labeling complexity for exporters.Maintain market-specific label and formulation review, align additive use with Codex guidance where applicable, and keep change-control documentation for cross-border SKUs.
Input Cost Volatility MediumCosts are sensitive to dairy, sugar, cocoa/chocolate, and energy inputs; margin volatility can be amplified by cold-chain energy requirements and seasonal demand peaks.Use diversified sourcing, hedging/contracting where available, and portfolio management (pack-size and recipe optimization) to manage cost swings.
Refrigerants And Climate Policy MediumCold-chain equipment transitions and regulations affecting high-global-warming-potential refrigerants can create compliance and capex pressures across storage and transport networks.Map refrigerant exposure across logistics nodes and align procurement/retrofit plans with applicable phasedown requirements.
Sustainability
- Greenhouse-gas footprint and land-use impacts associated with dairy supply chains (where dairy-based formulations dominate)
- Energy intensity of freezing, hardening, and cold-chain distribution; climate policies and electricity price volatility can affect costs
- Packaging waste (paperboard, plastics) and end-of-life management for insulated e-commerce packaging
Labor & Social
- Worker safety and labor standards in cold storage, refrigerated transport, and high-throughput food manufacturing environments
- Upstream agricultural labor and animal-welfare expectations in dairy supply chains can influence buyer requirements and audits
FAQ
What is the biggest global trade risk for ice-cream cakes?Food-safety incidents—especially Listeria monocytogenes contamination in ice cream and frozen desserts—can trigger recalls and rapidly disrupt market access and buyer confidence. Public health agencies have documented multi-state outbreak investigations linked to ice cream, and freezing temperatures do not reliably eliminate Listeria once contamination occurs.
Why is cold-chain performance so critical for ice-cream cakes in international distribution?Ice-cream cakes are highly sensitive to temperature cycling: brief warming can cause melting and, after refreezing, permanent texture and appearance defects such as coarse ice crystals, frosting, and structural collapse. Because of this, long-distance trade depends on continuous deep-frozen storage and transport with strong monitoring and excursion management.
Which countries are major exporters and importers of internationally traded ice cream products (HS 2105)?Category-level trade data for HS 2105 (which includes ice cream and other edible ice) shows major exporters concentrated in Europe—such as Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, and Italy—while major importers include the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the United States. Ice-cream cakes are a subset of this broader category, so exact rankings for ice-cream cakes alone may differ.
Sources
Ice Cream Cake Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Spain
United States
France
Italy
United Kingdom
Germany
South Korea
Portugal
Thailand
Netherlands
Sweden
Belgium
All country market pages: Spain, United States, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, South Korea, Portugal, Thailand, Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Lithuania, Czechia, Guatemala, Poland, China, Denmark, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Australia, Honduras, India, Serbia, Costa Rica, Latvia, Philippines, Austria, Malaysia, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, Uzbekistan, Taiwan, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Turkiye, Ireland, Vietnam, Finland, Indonesia, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, South Africa, Greece, Singapore, Canada, Ukraine, Hong Kong, Croatia, Bulgaria, Kuwait, Slovakia, Kazakhstan, Panama, Oman, Uruguay, Macedonia, Togo, Israel, Jordan, Norway, Nepal, Pakistan, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Paraguay, Qatar, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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