Soft Ice Cream Machines Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Multi Cylinder, Single Cylinder and Others), By Application (Home Use, Catering Industry, Entertainment Venue, Shop and Others), Regional Insights, and Forecast To 2032

Last Updated: 04 August 2025
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SOFT ICE CREAM MACHINES MARKET OVERVIEW

global soft ice cream machines market size was USD 0.88 billion in 2023 and market is projected to touch USD 1.24 billion by 2032 at CAGR 3.85% during the forecast period.  

It's common practise to use soft ice cream machines to draw large crowds. Soft serve treats have their own fan bases, just like cakes and other treats do nowadays. Because of the growing number of fans, the market's assortment of soft serve ice cream has expanded over time. Soft serve ice cream machine sales have increased significantly, and this is one of the primary reasons for this. In addition to all of this, the supplier was compelled to select these soft serve ice cream machines due to the growing demand for sorbet and frozen yoghurt in the soft serve ice cream market. The market for soft ice cream machines has grown as a result of the widespread use of these machines to produce frozen yoghurt, sorbet, gelato, and custard.

COVID-19 IMPACT

The Pandemic Caused Lockdown Friezed the Product Demand and the De-escalated Market Share

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the soft ice cream machines market experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden rise in CAGR is attributable to market’s growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels.

Soft ice cream machines demand fell as a result of closed or severely reduced restaurants, cafes, and other food service facilities. When their current equipment wasn't being used to its maximum potential, businesses were hesitant to make new equipment purchases. There was an increase in home baking and cooking as more individuals stayed at home. The market for soft ice cream machines was not immediately impacted by this, but the demand for commercial ice cream products was.

LATEST TRENDS

The Innovative Technical Components and Advancements to Soar Up Market Potentially

The companies in the soft serve ice cream industry are now concentrating on expanding their product lines to incorporate soft serve equipment equipped with the newest technological developments. Soft serve ice cream machines with innovative technical features offer greater convenience to its users. Soft serve ice cream machines with touch screen displays for intuitive operational and diagnostic controls are being introduced by business participants. The machines also include scroll compressor technology, which improves their energy and operating efficiency.

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SOFT ICE CREAM MACHINES MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

Based on type the market is classified as less than Multi Cylinder, Single Cylinder and others.

By Application

Based on application the market is classified as Home Use, Catering Industry, Entertainment Venue, Shop and others.

DRIVING FACTORS

The Ease of Operation with Numerous Flavours to Reinforce the Market Growth

As the food and beverage industry switches its major focus to higher automation and less manual labour, soft serve ice cream machines are becoming increasingly widespread. The increase in soft serve ice cream consumption has helped the market for soft serve ice cream equipment. Because the ice cream maker is more hygienic, requires less time, labour, and manpower, and can accept multiple flavours at once, it easily meets consumer demands. Beyond just producing ice cream, soft serve ice cream makers have other purposes. Soft serve ice cream machines may also handle frozen foods like yoghurt and sorbet, reaching a wider consumer base.

The Benefits of Low Calorie and Suffice to the Taste Buds to Witness Tremendous Market Growth

Soft servings have a slightly warmer texture than regular ice cream. Soft serve gives the customer more flavours instead of numbing their taste buds as is typically the case with really cold meals like ice cream. Soft serve is a delicious substitute for ice cream on low-fat diets because it often contains fewer fat and calories than ice cream. Some customers allege that the ice cream they bought damaged their dental fillings or teeth because it was so very cold that it caused brain freeze. After eating food that is far too cold, there is a sharp aching and chilling feeling in the nasal cavity, roof of the mouth, or throat. Soft serve, which is chilled to a far lower temperature, may help prevent this.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

The High Cost and the Maintenance to Obstruct and Freeze the Market Growth

A soft serve ice cream machine is more expensive than other ice cream makers. Generally speaking, soft serve ice cream makers run about $600. Not every entity or individual can afford this charge. Operating costs are not very expensive, despite the initial purchase price being higher. Regular maintenance on soft serve ice cream machines is more expensive. Any machine part replacement also comes with a high cost. Consequently, it is projected that the soft serve ice cream machine market will function as a constraint during the course of the projection period.  As a result, high cost and maintenance may stifle global soft ice cream machines market growth.

SOFT ICE CREAM MACHINES MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

European Region to Dominate with Health Awareness and its Benefits

Several factors influence the dominance of soft ice cream machines market share in the European region.  Due to growing demand for soft serve ice cream and rising awareness of the benefits of soft serve ice cream machines in the developing nations of the region, the Europe market is projected to grow at a significant rate in terms of revenue in the global soft serve ice cream machines market during the forecast period. Innovative designs are being introduced by European companies to enhance the quality of their products and facilitate the soft ice cream machines growth.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Financial Players to Contribute Towards Expansion of Market

The market is highly competitive, with both international and domestic players. Major players are involved in the launch of new and improved products, collaborations, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other tactics. The research is an in-depth examination of a list of market participants who promote market growth. The data is a compilation of the most recent manufacturing industry trends, mergers and acquisitions, market research, and technology breakthroughs. To comprehend market share, product growth, revenue growth, and other variables over the forecast period, additional criteria such as regional and segmental analysis are considered.

List of Top Soft Ice Cream Machines Companies

  • Oceanpower (China)
  • Stoelting (U.S.)
  • Guangshen (China)
  • Taylor (U.S.)
  • Nissei (India)
  • Shanghai Lisong (China)
  • Gel Matic (Italy)
  • DONPER (China)
  • Electro Freeze (U.S.)
  • Spaceman (China)
  • Carpigiani (Italy).

REPORT COVERAGE

The SWOT analysis and information on future developments are covered in the study.The research report includes a study of a number of factors that promote market growth. This section also covers the range of numerous market categories and applications that could potentially affect the market in the future. The specifics are based on current trends and historical turning points.The state of the market's components and its potential growth areas over the following years. The paper discusses market segmentation information, including subjective and quantitative research, as well as the impact of financial and strategy opinions. This report covers a comprehensive backdrop analysis, an assessment of the parent market, intensive study in the market dynamics. Past historical, current, and projected size of the market from the point of both value and volume. Researching  of recent industry developments,  deep study on market shares and strategies of major players and the emerging niche segments and regional market areas are covered in the report.

Soft Ice Cream Machines Market Report Scope & Segmentation

Attributes Details

Market Size Value In

US$ 0.88 Billion in 2023

Market Size Value By

US$ 1.24 Billion by 2032

Growth Rate

CAGR of 3.85% from 2024 to 2032

Forecast Period

2024-2032

Base Year

2024

Historical Data Available

Yes

Regional Scope

Global

Segments Covered

By Type

  • Multi Cylinder
  • Single Cylinder

By Application

  • Home Use
  • Catering Industry
  • Entertainment Venue
  • Shop
  • Others

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