The India baby food and infant formula market size reached USD 6.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 9.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.73% during 2025-2033.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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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
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USD 6.0 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 9.3 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 4.73% |
Baby food and infant formula refer to the soft and easy to consume food products manufactured for infants and toddlers. They consist of milk protein-based ingredients and act as a substitute for breast milk. These products are commonly available in milk formula, prepared and dried baby food variants. They are a rich source of various nutrients, such as vitamins, carbohydrates, linoleic acid, prebiotics and fats and are manufactured using mashed vegetables, fruits and cereals. Baby food and infant formula aid in the overall development and provide adequate nourishment to the child. Moreover, as infants lack teeth for chewing, baby food and infant formula act as the primary source of nutrition for them.
The growth in the India baby food and infant formula market can be attributed to the increasing consciousness among the masses regarding child nutrition and optimal development. Consumers are widely adopting baby food products to provide additional supplements to increase the immunity and health of infants and young children. Moreover, various product innovations, such as the development of ready-to-feed baby food products, that are convenient to use, portable and nutrient-rich, are providing a thrust to the market growth. Additionally, the increasing adoption of premium-quality organic baby food products manufactured using natural ingredients is also favoring the market growth. Other factors, including the increasing expenditure capacities of the consumers, along with the rising female working population, are anticipated to drive the market toward growth across the country.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the India baby food and infant formula market report, along with forecasts at the country and regional level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and distribution channel.
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The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Segment Coverage | Type, Distribution Channel, Region |
Region Covered | North India, West and Central India, South India, East 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) |
The India baby food and infant formula market was valued at USD 6.0 Billion in 2024.
We expect the India baby food and infant formula market to exhibit a CAGR of 4.73% during 2025-2033.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the changing consumer inclination from conventional brick-and-mortar distribution channels towards online retail platforms for the purchase of baby food and infant formula products.
The rising consumer consciousness towards child nutrition and optimal development, along with the increasing adoption of premium-quality organic baby food products, is primarily driving the India baby food and infant formula market.
Based on the type, the India baby food and infant formula market has been segmented into milk formula, dried baby food, prepared baby food, and others. Among these, milk formula currently holds the majority of the total market share.
Based on the distribution channel, the India baby food and infant formula market can be divided into supermarkets and hypermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, and others. Currently, supermarkets and hypermarkets exhibit a clear dominance in the market.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North India, West and Central India, South India, and East India, where South India currently dominates the India baby food and infant formula market.