India Corn Market

India Corn Market Overview:

The India corn market size reached 40 Million Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 60.85 Million Tons by ​2033​, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.40% during 2025-2033. The India corn market share is influenced by the growing demand for processed corn products, the growing consumption of corn-based snacks, and the increase in the production of biofuels. Moreover, favorable climatic conditions, and the growing domestic and export demand for corn, further supports the India corn market growth.

India Corn Market Trends:

Rise in Demand for Processed Corn Products

One of the most prominent trends in the Indian corn market is the rising demand for processed corn foods. With growing urbanization and incomes, more consumers are opting for convenience foods. This has resulted in a surge in the consumption of processed corn foods such as corn flour, cornmeal, popcorn, corn chips, and ready-to-eat snacks. These foods appeal to the growing demand for quick, healthy, and convenient food options. Cargill estimates that the overall market worth of the industry that produces corn starch derivatives for thickening and stabilizing a variety of consumer goods is approximately USD 15 Billion, with yearly growth rates projected between 6% and 11% for the next five years. The demand for healthy snacks, including roasted corn, low-calorie popcorn, and gluten-free products based on corn, has also increased further. Processed corn is also used in other industries such as food processing, animal feed, and biofuel production. As health-conscious consumers are on the rise, the use of corn as an ingredient in a variety of food products has established it as a household and foodservice industry staple. This trend will continue as processed corn becomes an integral part of the Indian diet.

Expansion of Corn as a Biofuel Source

Another important trend in the Indian corn market is the growing application of corn as a raw material for biofuels, particularly ethanol. India, with its rising energy needs and focus on renewable energy, is investing in the production of biofuels to decrease its reliance on fossil fuels. Corn is among the major feedstocks for the production of ethanol, which is utilized as an alternative fuel for automobiles. The efforts of the government to enhance the use of renewable energy sources, like the National Biofuels Policy, have given a strong boost to the biofuel sector. This is further being supported by increasing fuel prices and the need to curb carbon emissions. As per industry reports, to satisfy domestic needs for poultry, starch, and ethanol, Indian corn production must rise by at least 6-8% annually, amounting to approximately 1.5 to 2 Million tons each year. With an average yield of about 3 tons per hectare, the country must either enhance yields or expand the area in production. Apart from this, the world has also seen a surge of investments in biofuels following the world's drive for sustainable energy sources, opening a new market for corn growers in India. With an increase in production of biofuel, the corn demand is set to rise, offering great chances for farmers as well as the overall agricultural economy.

India Corn Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the regional level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, and end user.

Type Insights:

• Flint Corn
• Popcorn
• Sweet Corn
• Flour Corn
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes flint corn, popcorn, sweet corn, flour corn, and others.

End User Insights:

• Direct Consumption
• Poultry and Cattle Feed
• Processed Food
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user. This includes direct consumption, poultry and cattle feed, processed food, and others.

Regional Insights:

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

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.

Competitive Landscape:

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.

India Corn Market News:

• In March 2025, Adani Wilmar (AWL), a leading FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) enterprise in India, declared that it had finalized an agreement to purchase G D Foods Manufacturing (India) (GD Foods), which offers high-quality products in categories spanning jams, pickles, noodles, instant mixes, corn & choco flakes, and cooking essentials such as vinegar, cake mix, and corn flour, to enhance its range of value-added food items.
• In March 2025, global food giant Cargill announced the opening of a new corn milling facility in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to satisfy the increasing demand in the local market. The establishment has been organized in collaboration with Saatvik Agro Processors. The facility will generate starch derivatives with an initial production capability of 500 tonnes daily, which can be increased to 1,000 tonnes per day, as stated by the global food giant.

India Corn Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India corn market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the India corn market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the India corn market on the basis of end user?
• What is the breakup of the India corn market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the India corn market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India corn market?
• What is the structure of the India corn market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the India corn market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India corn market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India corn market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India corn industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.