The India specialty fats & oils market size reached USD 1.79 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2.65 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.46% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by increasing health awareness, which is prompting demand for healthier alternatives, the expansion in food processing and bakery sectors, and the rising product usage in the personal care and cosmetics industries.
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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 1.79 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 2.65 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 4.46% |
Rising Demand for Plant-Based and Sustainable Products
Consumer tastes in India are progressively evolving towards healthier and more ecologically sustainable food alternatives, owing to rising health awareness and environmental concerns. As a result, there is an increased demand for specialized fats and oils, particularly those derived from plants. The growth of vegetarian and vegan diets has increased the demand for plant-based foods. For example, Cargill's launch of the Gemini Plus Trans Fat-Free Vanaspati in Kerala appeals to health-conscious consumers looking for traditional tastes without trans fats. Additionally, Indian consumers are prioritizing sustainable sourcing, with the global market for sustainably sourced palm oil projected to reach 8 million metric tons. As a response, Indian manufacturers are adopting sustainable practices, such as sourcing certified sustainable palm oil and exploring alternatives like sunflower and soybean oils. Supporting this shift, the Indian government approved a USD 1.2 billion program in October 2024 to boost domestic edible oil production, aiming to increase output from 12.7 million metric tons to 25.45 million metric tons by 2030-31. This growing demand for plant-based and sustainable products is among the key factors driving the market growth.
Technological Advancements in Food Processing
Technological advancements in food processing are revolutionizing the market by enabling the production of customized fats and oils with unique functions adapted to the different demands of the food sector. Innovations such as enzymatic interesterification, fractionation, and hydrogenation have enabled the production of specialized fats and oils with enhanced stability, texture, and nutritional profiles. These improvements cater to the evolving demands of the food industry for healthier and more functional ingredients. A pertinent example is the introduction of enzymatic interesterification, which allows for the modification of fat molecules to produce trans-fat-free alternatives with desirable melting points and textures. This technology has been instrumental in developing specialty fats used in confectionery and bakery products, meeting consumer preferences for healthier options without compromising on quality. Furthermore, the adoption of advanced extraction and refining techniques has facilitated the production of high-quality specialty oils, such as palm and coconut oils, which are extensively utilized in processed foods. These technological strides not only improve product quality but also expand the application scope of specialty fats and oils, thereby driving market growth in India.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and application.
Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes specialty oils and specialty fats.
Application Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes confectionery and dairy.
Regional Insights:
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.
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.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Types Covered | Specialty Fats, Specialty Oils |
Applications Covered | Confectionery, Dairy |
Regions Covered | North India, South India, East India, West 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) |
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