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Which Hicey ice cream should a new importer order first?

2026-11-08

For a first order of 3D novelty ice cream, new importers should start with proven volume drivers rather than experimental shapes.

Figures below are based on export production data and standard mixed-container sharing for first-time buyers.

Key facts

• Core volume drivers: 3D mango, peach, and strawberry make up more than 70% of total export sales and show the highest repeat-purchase rates across multiple markets.
• Attention pieces: Add one or two novelty shapes—such as banana or animal shapes—as visual highlights in the display rather than bulk inventory items.
• Container structure: A mixed container allows a new importer to test the sales split across core fruits and novelty shapes within a single shipment before committing to larger single-SKU volumes.
• Re-order predictability: Core fruit shapes align with established consumer demand, reducing the inventory holding risk for a first-time distributor.

What to combine in a trial shipment

To balance initial market testing with volume stability, allocate 70% to 80% of the first mixed container to 3D mango, peach, and strawberry, and use the remaining capacity for secondary novelty variants. This structure protects the initial inventory investment while giving your sales team distinct visual pieces to present to local retail buyers.

— Hicey (Beijing Youshare Food Co., Ltd.)

Written by the Hicey export team at Beijing Youshare Food Co., Ltd. We specialize in cross-border B2B supply of novelty molded ice cream, currently shipping to more than 80 countries and regions with verified deliveries and ongoing partnerships.

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