Market Size of India Gluten-Free Food and Beverage Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 19.53 Million |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 37.48 Million |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 13.93 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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India Gluten Free Products Market Analysis
The India Gluten-Free Food and Beverage Market size is estimated at USD 19.53 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 37.48 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 13.93% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
- The key factors include the impact on each value chain, including workforce at the industrial level, raw material supply, trade and logistics, and uncertain consumer demand at food service outlets, production, and distribution. However, consumers with celiac diseases or gluten intolerance buy more survival-based products instead of gluten-inclined products. Thus, gluten-free products are set to witness steady growth during the forecast period.
- Manufacturing companies are concentrating on increasing the production of more gluten-free packaged goods. India is the second fastest-growing market for gluten-free foods & beverages in Asia-Pacific, following China. Gluten-free cookies, snacks, and Bakery products, such as bread, cakes, etc., hold the highest market share and are expected to project a healthy growth rate in the forecast period.
- Government agencies are also promoting gluten-free products in the country by providing products at affordable prices. For instance, in April 2022, several millet products were launched by the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) at the AAHAR food fair at affordable prices ranging from INR 5 to INR 15 (USD 0.060 to USD 0.18) for people of all ages. All the millet products launched by APEDA are gluten-free, 100% natural, and patented. The launched products are cream biscuits, salt biscuits, milk biscuits, ragi peanut butter, jowar peanut butter, jowar upma, pongal, khichadi, and millet malts (jowar, ragi, bajra).
- Additionally, the increasing number of celiac disease cases encourages consumers to opt for gluten-free products. Celiac disease is more prevalent in Northern India, where wheat is the primary staple cereal. The unawareness of the health issues of gluten products is a restraining factor.
