The India cheese market size was valued at INR 128.89 Billion in 2025.
The India cheese market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 19.07% from 2026-2034 to reach INR 619.88 Billion by 2034.
Mozzarella dominates the India cheese market with a 35% share, driven by its widespread application in pizzas, pastas, and Italian cuisine that has gained immense popularity among Indian consumers.
Key factors driving the India cheese market include increasing westernization of dietary habits and consumer preferences, rapid expansion of quick-service restaurants and foodservice industry, and rising middle-class population with increasing disposable incomes.
Major challenges include strong cultural preference for traditional dairy products like paneer, price sensitivity and premium positioning challenges, and cold chain infrastructure limitations restricting distribution beyond metropolitan markets.