The India potato flour market size reached USD 214.20 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 318.84 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.18% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by rising demand for gluten-free products, increasing use in snacks and bakery, expanding food processing industry, growing health consciousness, continuous advancements in food technology, expanding exports, and supportive government policies promoting food innovation and agricultural productivity.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 214.20 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 318.84 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 4.18% |
Rising Demand for Gluten-Free and Healthier Alternatives
The growing demand for gluten-free and healthier alternatives, driven by increasing consumer health awareness, has boosted interest in nutritious options, making potato flour a highly attractive choice for food manufacturers and health-conscious consumers alike. In addition, the food industry is embracing potato flour because of a rising understanding of celiac disease and gluten intolerance as well as a national trend toward healthier food choices. The application of potato flour expands in bakery goods and snacks together with ready-to-eat (RTE) meals because it functions as a natural functional component. For example, the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) deployed mobile vans to sell subsidized grains, including flour and potatoes, in urban areas. This initiative aims to provide consumers with affordable staples, potentially affecting the demand and pricing dynamics for potato flour. Moreover, the Indian government supports food innovation and clean-label product development through their initiatives which has motivated manufacturers to investigate potato flour alternatives to wheat-based components. This market also expands because more people choose plant-based diets along with their preference for foods with high fiber content and necessary nutrients. Furthermore, the potato flour market is experiencing long-term expansion because food brands keep reformulating their products for health-conscious consumers, especially in urban markets where dietary preferences change rapidly, thereby boosting the India potato flour market share.
Expanding Applications in Processed and Convenience Foods
The increasing popularity of processed and convenience foods in India is driving higher usage of potato flour across various food segments, which is significantly enhancing the India potato flout market outlook. In line with this, the rising number of people with busy urban lives and working populations drives increasing demand for ready-to-use products with extended shelf lives in which potato flour serves as a vital ingredient. Concurrently, processors use potato flour extensively to improve texture and binding capabilities in instant soups, sauces, and gravies as well as snack foods. Besides this, due to its moisture retention properties and ability to maintain crispness potato flour is selected as a key ingredient by the frozen and fried food industry. Furthermore, food manufacturers use potato flour to meet rising consumer demands because of its clean-label image and beneficial characteristics which help them create better products. For instance, in December 2024, the Himachal Pradesh government announced the plan to establish a Rs 20 crore potato processing plant in Una to produce potato flakes that will enhance food processing capabilities, stabilize prices, and support the potato flour industry by ensuring better returns for farmers. Apart from this, the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry expansion and Western food trend influence have jointly driven the India potato flour market growth.
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Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
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Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Types Covered | Industrial Grade, Food Grade |
Applications Covered | Food Industry, Paper Industry, Textile Industry, Feed Industry, Others |
Regions Covered | North India, South India, East India, West India |
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