India Cheese Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Industry Outlook and Analysis Report 2025-2033

India Cheese Market 2025-2033

According to IMARC Group's report titled "India Cheese Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Format, Application, Sales Channel, and State, 2025-2033", The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, including market share, growth, trends, and regional insights.

How Big is the India Cheese Industry?

The India cheese market size was valued at INR 107.54 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach INR 593.47 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 19.86% during 2025-2033.

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India Cheese Market Trends:

The India cheese market is witnessing transformative growth driven by evolving consumer preferences and rapid urbanization. The shift toward Western and fusion cuisines has made cheese a staple ingredient in Indian households, particularly among urban millennials and Gen Z consumers who are experimenting with international flavors. Processed cheese dominates the market landscape due to its affordability, extended shelf life, and widespread application across quick-service restaurants and ready-to-eat meals. The post-pandemic era has accelerated home cooking trends, with consumers increasingly using cheese in everyday recipes.

In August 2024, Domino's India launched Cheese Volcano Pizzas featuring a molten cheese center, responding to growing consumer demand for indulgent cheese-based experiences. The market is also seeing premiumization trends, with urban consumers showing willingness to pay higher prices for specialty cheeses like mozzarella and cheddar. Mumbai-based Eleftheria launched Konark in July 2023, a French-style Tomme with nutty, umami-rich flavors, reflecting India's shift toward artisanal cheeses that emphasize local terroir and distinct identity.

The vegan cheese segment is emerging as a notable trend, catering to health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers. Goodmylk launched its cultured plant-based cheddar in February 2024, expanding India's vegan cheese market, which is projected to surpass USD 47.57 million by 2026, alongside brands like Violife, Live Yum Foods, and Soft Spot. Digital commerce platforms are revolutionizing cheese accessibility, enabling consumers in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to access premium international and domestic brands that were previously unavailable in traditional retail outlets. This democratization of access is significantly expanding the consumer base beyond metropolitan areas.

Manufacturing investments are reshaping the competitive landscape. Britannia Bel Foods inaugurated a state-of-the-art cheese factory in Ranjangaon, Maharashtra in October 2024, marking significant localization efforts to provide premium quality, locally developed products to Indian consumers. The growing popularity of cheese slices reflects changing consumption patterns, with busy urban lifestyles driving demand for convenient, portion-controlled formats suitable for sandwiches, burgers, and wraps. Fast-food chains and cafes are incorporating diverse cheese varieties into their menus, further normalizing cheese consumption across demographic segments.

India Cheese Market Scope and Growth Factors:

The India cheese market presents substantial expansion opportunities fueled by demographic advantages and infrastructural improvements. The country's youthful population, with median age around 28 years, demonstrates higher receptivity to international food cultures and willingness to experiment with diverse cheese varieties. Government initiatives supporting dairy infrastructure are creating enabling conditions for market growth. The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF), approved with a corpus of Rs. 15,000 crore, incentivizes investments in dairy processing and value addition infrastructure by individual entrepreneurs, private companies, MSMEs, and Farmer Producer Organizations. This scheme facilitates establishment of dairy processing plants, milk powder facilities, cattle feed plants, and cold storage infrastructure essential for cheese production and distribution.

The National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) aims to enhance quality standards for milk and dairy products while increasing organized milk procurement, processing, and value addition. These initiatives are strengthening the entire milk value chain from procurement and testing to chilling, logistics, and processing infrastructure. The White Revolution 2.0 initiative, launched with ambitious targets, aims to increase milk procurement by 50% over five years by providing market access to dairy farmers in uncovered areas and expanding cooperative coverage. This expansion directly benefits cheese manufacturers by ensuring consistent, quality raw material supply.

Maharashtra emerges as a key growth driver, particularly in metropolitan regions like Mumbai and Pune, where high urban population density and rising disposable incomes fuel demand for dairy and cheese products. The state's sophisticated dairy industry, supported by local cheese producers, meets the propelling demand effectively. India's dairy sector produced over 220 million tons of milk in 2023, with cheese production increasing noticeably to meet domestic demand. Per capita dairy consumption stands at 394 grams daily, driven by urbanization and an expanding middle class increasingly incorporating cheese into their diets.

Cross-industry partnerships are accelerating market penetration. Telecom operators offer discounted data packages for gaming and entertainment, indirectly supporting food delivery apps that drive cheese consumption through pizza, burger, and sandwich orders. Hardware manufacturers are launching affordable gaming peripherals, while food delivery platforms are expanding their reach to smaller cities, making cheese-based dishes more accessible. The foodservice industry expansion, particularly quick-service restaurants, cafes, and fast-food chains, significantly contributes to bulk cheese consumption. These establishments position cheese as an essential ingredient across diverse menu offerings, creating consistent demand patterns that encourage supply chain investments and efficiency improvements.

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Recent News and Developments:

• October 2024: Britannia Bel Foods inaugurated a state-of-the-art cheese manufacturing facility in Ranjangaon, Maharashtra, for local production of Britannia The Laughing Cow products, demonstrating commitment to providing premium quality, locally developed offerings to Indian consumers.

• August 2024: Domino's India introduced Cheese Volcano Pizzas featuring a molten cheese center, responding to consumer demand for rich, indulgent cheese-filled experiences. The product launch received positive market feedback.

• July 2023: Mumbai-based Eleftheria launched Konark, a French-style Tomme with nutty, umami-rich flavor, reflecting India's evolving appreciation for artisanal cheeses emphasizing local terroir and distinct identity.

• February 2024: Goodmylk launched its cultured plant-based cheddar, expanding India's vegan cheese market which is projected to surpass USD 47.57 million by 2026, alongside competing brands like Violife, Live Yum Foods, and Soft Spot.

• Government Initiative: The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth Rs. 15,000 crore facilitates incentivization of investments in dairy processing and value addition infrastructure, supporting establishment of processing plants, cold storage, and distribution networks essential for cheese market expansion.

• Policy Support: The National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) focuses on enhancing milk quality standards and increasing organized procurement, processing, value addition, and marketing of milk products including cheese.

India Cheese Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Breakup by Type:

• Processed Cheese
• Mozzarella
• Cheddar
• Emmental
• Ricotta
• Others

Breakup by Format:

• Slices
• Diced/Cubes
• Shredded
• Blocks
• Liquid
• Crème
• Cheese Spreads

Breakup by Application:

• Pizzas
• Burgers
• Sandwiches
• Wraps
• Cakes
• Others

Breakup by Sales Channel:

• Retail
• Institutional

Breakup by State:

• Karnataka
• Maharashtra
• Tamil Nadu
• Delhi
• Gujarat
• Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
• Uttar Pradesh
• West Bengal
• Kerala
• Haryana
• Punjab
• Rajasthan
• Madhya Pradesh
• Bihar
• Orissa

Competitor Landscape:

The report offers an in-depth examination of the competitive landscape. It includes a thorough competitive analysis encompassing market structure, key player positioning, leading strategies for success, a competitive dashboard, and a company evaluation quadrant.

Some of the major players in the India cheese market include:

• GCMMF
• Parag Milk Foods
• Britannia
• Mother Dairy

Other key areas covered in the report:

• COVID-19 Impact on the Market
• Porter's Five Forces Analysis
• Strategic Recommendations
• Market Dynamics
• Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
• Market Drivers and Success Factors
• SWOT Analysis
• Value Chain Analysis
• Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
• Top Winning Strategies
• Recent Industry News
• Key Technological Trends & Development

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