India Canned Food Market

India Canned Food Market Overview:

The India canned food market size reached USD 9.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 10.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 1.7% during 2025-2033. The market share is prompted by urbanization, hectic lifestyle, and higher disposable incomes. The need for convenience, greater shelf life, and instant cooking, along with advances in packaging and distribution, also stimulate the India canned food market growth.

India Canned Food Market Trends:

Increasing Popularity of Health-Conscious Canned Food

India canned food market outlook is experiencing a movement toward health-oriented canned foods as more consumers are becoming health-aware about the nutritional quality of what they eat. The EY Future Consumer Index states that nearly 94% of Indians are concerned about the well-being of their families, higher than the global average of 82%. Therefore, individuals are moving toward canned foods that provide convenience without losing health benefits. This consists of items such as low-sodium vegetables, bean-based proteins, and fruits with no added preservatives. Based on business publications, with the number of health-conscious consumers expected to rise from 108 million in 2020 to 176 million in 2026, the desire for healthy alternatives to food is an unprecedented shift in consumption behavior, instead of being a passing trend. With increasing health issues, particularly in urban centers, consumers are gravitating toward products that promote healthy living, including organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO canned food. The plant-based and vegan diets trend is also affecting canned food producers to increase their lines to meet this demand. These health-aware trends are supplemented by packaging innovations, including BPA-free cans and green materials, to make the product safe and sustainable. Increasing demand for healthier and convenient products in urban and semi-urban areas is transforming India's canned food market.

Rising Demand for Ready-to-Eat and Convenience Canned Foods

The increasing demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) and convenience canned foods is a major trend driving the growth of India’s canned food market. As lifestyles become busier, especially in urban areas, consumers are seeking quick, easy-to-prepare meal solutions. According to the IMARC Group, the India convenience food market size reached US$ 887.9 Million in 2023 and is further expected to reach US$ 3,498.9 Million by 2032. Canned vegetables and fruits, soups, curries, and snacks provide convenience, longer shelf life, and lesser preparation time and are thus a preferred choice of working professionals, students, and busy families. The increasing population of nuclear families in which both the partners are employed is also contributing to the demand for ready-to-eat canned foods. These products spare time while also minimizing cooking requirements, fitting the contemporary consumer's lifestyle of speed. Companies are emphasizing providing diverse flavors, textures, and cuisines to meet the various consumer needs so that the convenience aspect does not be at the expense of taste.

India Canned Food Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the regional level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, type, and distribution channel.

Product Type Insights:

• Canned Meat and Seafood
• Canned Fruit and Vegetables
• Canned Ready Meals
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type. This includes canned meat and seafood, canned fruit and vegetables, canned ready meals, and others.

Type Insights:

• Organic
• Conventional

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes organic and conventional.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• E-Commerce
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel. This includes supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, and others.

Regional Insights:

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

India Canned Food Market News:

• In February 2025, Agro Tech Foods Limited finalized the purchase of Del Monte Foods Private Limited (DMFPL), a canned food maker, representing a key achievement in its growth strategy.

India Canned Food Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India canned food market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the India canned food market on the basis of product type?
• What is the breakup of the India canned food market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the India canned food market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the India canned food market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the India canned food market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India canned food market?
• What is the structure of the India canned food market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the India canned food market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India canned food market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India canned food market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India canned food industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.