India Duty-Free and Travel Retail Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Product Type, Distribution Channel, and Region, 2025-2033

India Duty-Free and Travel Retail Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Product Type, Distribution Channel, and Region, 2025-2033

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India Duty-Free and Travel Retail Market Overview:

The India duty-free and travel retail market size reached USD 1,415.30 Million in 2024. The market is projected to reach USD 1,981.54 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.81% during 2025-2033. The market is expanding, driven by increasing demand for luxury spirits and premium consumer goods. The introduction of exclusive, high-quality products like ultra-premium tequilas and confectionery enhances the shopping experience, supporting India duty-free and travel retail market share and growth.

Report Attribute 
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024 USD 1,415.30 Million
Market Forecast in 2033 USD 1,981.54 Million
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 3.81%


India Duty-Free and Travel Retail Market Trends:

Luxury Spirits Drive Growth

The India duty-free and travel retail market growth has been witnessing change with a discernible rise in demand for premium brands, especially in the luxury spirits segment. With Indian airports improving their international retail experience, passengers are in growing need of high-end, selective choices. The trend is plainly evident with premium spirits gaining popularity as high-networth consumers seek quality over quantity. For example, in September 2024, Bacardi collaborated with Delhi duty-free to bring Patrón El Alto tequila to Indira Gandhi International Airport. The launch was intended to address the increasing demand for premium spirits, providing a premium tequila that appeals to the refined palates of international travelers. Patrón El Alto's launch represents a powerful step in growing India's luxury spirits segment within the duty-free arena, adding to a greater market share of premium drinks. As Indian airports continue to emerge as hubs for wealthy travelers, the launch of high-end offerings such as Patrón El Alto further enhances the duty-free retail presence and places India on the top-tier market for global luxury brands. The transition towards luxury spirits is one of the main driving factors behind the duty-free market growth, providing distinct and high-quality products that make shopping while traveling more appealing.

Expanding Product Categories in Retail

India’s market has been diversifying to meet changing consumer preferences of travelers, with greater emphasis on everyday luxury and premium items. Coffee and confectionery items, popular in a big way, are emerging as retail growth drivers. For example, in June 2025, Nestlé and Ospree duty-free opened a separate area of the Mumbai airport to display high-end Nestlé products, including top brands like KitKat, Smarties, and Nescafé. This expands the catalog of sales beyond tobacco and liquor, appealing to travelers who desire good-quality snacks and drinks. Adding a premium coffee section to the store is a direct response to increased global demand for premium coffee, especially within travel retail environments. This step not only provides greater choice but also upgrades the shopping experience for travelers by providing them with familiar and unique luxury options. The alliance between Nestlé and Ospree duty-free is a sign of an expanding trend of diversifying product categories to appeal to the needs of contemporary travelers, making India an increasingly dynamic and competitive market for duty-free and travel retail products.

India Duty-Free and Travel Retail Market Segmentation:

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

Product Type Insights:

  • Beauty and Personal Care
  • Wines and Spirits
  • Tobacco
  • Eatables
  • Fashion Accessories and Hard Luxury
  • Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type. This includes beauty and personal care, wines and spirits, tobacco, eatables, fashion accessories and hard luxury, and others.

Distribution Channel Insights:

  • Airports
  • Airlines
  • Ferries
  • Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel. This includes airports, airlines, ferries, and others.

Region 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 Duty-Free and Travel Retail Market News:

  • June 2025: Radico Khaitan launched exclusive premium spirits at Delhi futy-free, marking its debut in India’s travel retail segment. This collection, including Rampur Single Malt and Kohinoor Reserve Rum, strengthened India’s presence in global luxury spirits, boosting the duty-free and travel retail market.
  • June 2025: Skull X Vodka debuted in India’s travel retail market, launching at key duty-free locations like Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Mumbai airports. This entry strengthened India’s luxury spirits segment, boosting the duty-free and travel retail market by appealing to global travelers seeking premium products.

India Duty-Free and Travel Retail Market Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2024
Historical Period 2019-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Units Million USD
Scope of the Report

Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:

  • Product Type
  • Distribution Channel
  • Region
Product Types Covered Beauty and Personal Care, Wines and Spirits, Tobacco, Eatables, Fashion Accessories and Hard Luxury, Others
Distribution Channels Covered Airports, Airlines, Ferries, Others
Regions Covered North India, South India, East India, West India
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Key Questions Answered in This Report:

  • How has the India duty-free and travel retail market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What is the breakup of the India duty-free and travel retail market on the basis of product type?
  • What is the breakup of the India duty-free and travel retail market on the basis of distribution channel?
  • What is the breakup of the India duty-free and travel retail market on the basis of region?
  • What are the various stages in the value chain of the India duty-free and travel retail market? 
  • What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India duty-free and travel retail market?
  • What is the structure of the India duty-free and travel retail market and who are the key players?
  • What is the degree of competition in the India duty-free and travel retail 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 duty-free and travel retail market from 2019-2033.
  • The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India duty-free and travel retail 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 duty-free and travel retail 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.

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