The second axis of market taxonomy separates equipment by application, aligning technology with the physicochemical profile of the final dessert. Ice cream production demands machines capable of handling high‑fat dairy bases and achieving a classic overrun of 50‑100 %; consequently it commands the largest share of the equipment market, estimated at 40 %. Gelato production operates with lower overrun and a higher proportion of milk solids, requiring precise temperature control and slower churning, which translates into a 20 % equipment share. Frozen yogurt production incorporates live cultures, so mixers with gentle shear and rapid cooling are essential, supporting a 15 % slice of the market. Sorbet and sherbet production relies on fruit‑puree bases with minimal fat, favoring batch freezers that can deliver fine crystal structures, accounting for another 15 %. Finally, specialty frozen desserts such as soft‑serve, novelty sticks, and vegan alternatives use hybrid equipment configurations, representing roughly 10 % of total sales. This application‑driven segmentation, reflected in the accompanying pie‑chart, clarifies where manufacturers allocate R&D resources and where end‑users concentrate capital expenditures.