Packaged Food Market in India: Size, Industry Trends 2033

Q: How big is the packaged food market in India?

The packaged food market in India was valued at USD 121.3 Billion in 2024.

Q: What is the future outlook of the packaged food market in India?

The India packaged food market is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.50% during 2025-2033, reaching a value of USD 224.8 Billion by 2033.

India Packaged Food Market Report by Product Type (Bakery Products, Dairy Products, Beverages, Breakfast Products, Meals, and Others), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, Convenience Stores, Online Retail Stores, and Others), and Region 2025-2033

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Market Overview:

India packaged food market size reached USD 121.3 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 224.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.50% during 2025-2033. The changing consumer preferences towards convenient meal options and the widespread adoption of food preservation techniques are primarily driving the market growth.

Report Attribute	Key Statistics
Base Year	2024
Forecast Years	2025-2033
Historical Years	2019-2024
Market Size in 2024	USD 121.3 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033	USD 224.8 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033	6.50%

Packaged food, also known as processed or convenience food, encompasses food products that are pre-prepared and sealed in packaging for sale to consumers. This type of food undergoes various processing stages, including washing, cooking, freezing, canning, or the addition of preservatives to prolong its shelf life. Packaged food is available in diverse forms, including canned goods, frozen meals, snacks, and beverages. The packaging serves the dual purpose of preserving the food and safeguarding it from contamination, thereby enhancing both shelf life and safety. Furthermore, the packaging often includes labels containing essential information such as ingredients, nutritional facts, and expiration dates, enabling consumers to make informed choices. In addition to these benefits, packaged food offers convenience and time savings in meal preparation.

India Packaged Food Market Trends:

The India packaged food market has witnessed substantial growth in recent years, propelled by evolving consumer lifestyles, urbanization, and an increasing demand for convenience. This market's expansion can be attributed to factors, such as the rising disposable incomes, the changing dietary preferences, and a surge in dual-income households, which have led to a shift in consumer behavior towards ready-to-eat and easy-to-prepare food items. Moreover, in a country as diverse as India, with a wide array of culinary traditions, the packaged food industry has adapted by offering a range of products that cater to regional tastes. This diversity in product offerings has contributed significantly to the market's robust growth. Furthermore, while the convenience factor remains a key driver for the popularity of packaged food, the market has also responded to the increasing demand for healthier options. Besides this, manufacturers are incorporating nutritional enhancements, reducing additives, and introducing organic and natural ingredients to meet the evolving preferences of the health-conscious Indian consumer. Government initiatives promoting food safety standards and regulations have further instilled confidence in consumers regarding the quality of packaged food, thereby acting as another significant growth-inducing factor. Apart from this, both domestic and international players are actively participating, fostering innovation and competition, which is anticipated to fuel the market growth over the forecasted period.

India Packaged Food Market Segmentation:

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

Product Type Insights:

Bakery Products
Dairy Products
Beverages
Breakfast Products
Meals
Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type. This includes bakery products, dairy products, beverages, breakfast products, meals, and others.

Distribution Channel Insights:

Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Specialty Stores
Convenience Stores
Online Retail Stores
Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel have also been provided in the report. This includes supermarkets and hypermarkets, specialty stores, convenience stores, online retail stores, and others.

Regional Insights:

North India
West and Central India
South India
East and Northeast India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, West and Central India, South India, and East and Northeast 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 Packaged Food Market Report Coverage:

Report Features	Details
Base Year of the Analysis	2024
Historical Period	2019-2024
Forecast Period	2025-2033
Units	USD Billion
Scope of the Report	Exploration of Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Predictive Market Assessment: Product Type Distribution Channel Region
Product Types Covered	Bakery Products, Dairy Products, Beverages, Breakfast Products, Meals, Others
Distribution Channels Covered	Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, Convenience Stores, Online Retail Stores, Others
Regions Covered	North India, West and Central India, South India, East and Northeast India
Customization Scope	10% Free Customization
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)

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 packaged food market from 2019-2033.
The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India packaged 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 packaged 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.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

The packaged food market in India was valued at USD 121.3 Billion in 2024.

The India packaged food market is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.50% during 2025-2033, reaching a value of USD 224.8 Billion by 2033.

Rapid urbanization, changing lifestyles, and a growing preference for convenience are major drivers of the India packaged food market. Increasing disposable incomes, rising demand for ready-to-eat meals, and greater access to modern retail and e-commerce platforms also support sustained market growth.

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