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Cheese Market in India Report by Type (Processed Cheese, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Emmental, Ricotta, and Others), Format (Slices, Diced/Cubes, Shredded, Blocks, Liquid, Crème, Cheese Spreads), Application (Pizzas, Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Cakes, and Others), Retail/Institutional (Retail, Institutional), and Region 2024-2032
Report Format: PDF+Excel | Report ID: SR112024A772
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Market Overview:
The cheese market in India size reached INR 88.9 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach INR 512.1 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 20.9% during 2024-2032.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2023
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Forecast Years
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2024-2032
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Historical Years
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2018-2023
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Market Size in 2023
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INR 88.9 Billion |
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Market Forecast in 2032
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INR 512.1 Billion |
| Market Growth Rate 2024-2032 | 20.9% |
India is currently the world’s largest producer of milk owing to which the cheese market holds significant growth potential. With the rising influence of western cuisines and inflating disposable incomes, consumers are now shifting from paneer towards cheese, thereby increasing its demand in the country. In addition to this, manufacturers are introducing a number of flavored cheese products including pepper, garlic, red chili flakes, and oregano pickle, which cater to the different tastes and preferences of consumers in India.
Cheese Market in India: Drivers
Although cheese is extensively used in fast food items like pasta, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, cakes, garlic bread, etc., it is also being included in traditional Indian recipes such as dosa, uttapam and parathas. With the growing working population and their altering food patterns, the fast food industry is experiencing a healthy growth which, in turn, is augmenting the demand for cheese. Apart from this, with an increase in the number of organized retail outlets, numerous global players are now investing in the Indian cheese market. Moreover, several manufacturers are engaging in marketing campaigns through different advertising media like newspapers, televisions and social media platforms to increase awareness among consumers about the benefits of cheese. These factors are anticipated to boost the consumption of cheese in the upcoming years.
Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the India cheese market report, along with forecasts at the country and state level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type, format, application and retail/institutional.
Breakup by Type:
- Processed Cheese
- Mozzarella
- Cheddar
- Emmental
- Ricotta
- Others
On the basis of type, the market has been divided into processed cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, Emmental, ricotta and others. At present, processed cheese represents the most popular product type in India.
Breakup by Format:
- Slices
- Diced/Cubes
- Shredded
- Blocks
- Liquid
- Crème
- Cheese Spreads
Based on format, the market has been classified into slices, diced/cubes, shredded, blocks, liquid, crème and cheese spreads. Amongst these, cheese slices hold the dominant share as they are widely used in homes and restaurants for preparing sandwiches and burgers.
Breakup by Application:
- Pizzas
- Burgers
- Sandwiches
- Wraps
- Cakes
- Others
On the basis of application, the market has been segregated as pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, cakes, and others. Currently, pizza represents the leading application area of cheese, accounting for the majority of the market share.
Breakup by Retail/Institutional:
- Retail
- Institutional
The cheese market in India has been bifurcated into retail and institutional sectors, wherein the institutional sector exhibits a clear dominance in the market. Cheese is supplied to food service chains and restaurants for use in various preparations.
Regional Insights:
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
- Tamil Nadu
- Delhi
- Gujarat
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- Uttar Pradesh
- West Bengal
- Kerala
- Haryana
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
- Bihar
- Orissa
On a geographical front, Maharashtra enjoys the leading position in the cheese market in India. Other regions include Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Orissa.
Competitive Landscape:
The cheese market in India is highly concentrated in nature with the presence of only a few large manufacturers, such as GCMMF, Parag Milk Foods, Britannia and Mother Dairy. These players compete against one another in terms of prices and quality.
Report Coverage:
| Report Features | Details |
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| Base Year of the Analysis | 2023 |
| Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Units | INR Billion, ‘000 Kg |
| Segment Coverage | Type, Format, Application, Retail/Institutional, State |
| States Covered | Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa |
| Companies Covered | GCMMF, Parag Milk Foods, Britannia and Mother Dairy |
| Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
| Report Price and Purchase Option | Single User License: US$ 3999 Five User License: US$ 4999 Corporate License: US$ 5999 |
| Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
| Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
The cheese market in India was valued at INR 88.9 Billion in 2023.
We expect the cheese market in India to exhibit a CAGR of 20.9% during 2024-2032.
The growing number of fast-food outlets and high-end bakeries, along with the introduction of low-calorie variants, such as slim cheese, to attract health-conscious consumers, is primarily driving the cheese market in India.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the changing consumer inclination from conventional brick-and-mortar distribution channels towards online retail platforms for the purchase of cheese across the nation.
Based on the type, the cheese market in India has been segmented into processed cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, emmental, ricotta, and others, where processed cheese currently holds the majority of the total market share.
Based on the format, the cheese market in India can be divided into slices, diced/cubes, shredded, blocks, liquid, crème, and cheese spreads. Currently, slices exhibit a clear dominance in the market.
Based on the application, the cheese market in India has been categorized into pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, cakes, and others. Among these, pizzas currently account for the largest market share.
Based on the retail/institutional, the cheese market in India can be bifurcated into retail and institutional. Currently, the institutional sector exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Orissa, where Maharashtra currently dominates the cheese market in India.
Some of the major players in the cheese market in India include GCMMF, Parag Milk Foods, Britannia, and Mother Dairy.
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