India Retort Pouches Market Report by Product Type (Stand-Up Pouches, Spouted Pouches, Zipper Pouches, Pillow Pack, 3-Side Sealed), Capacity (Low, Medium, High), Closure Type (With Cap, Without Cap), Material Type (Polypropylene, Aluminum Foil, Polyester, Nylon, Paper & Paperboard, and Others), Application (Food and Beverage, Healthcare), and Region 2025-2033

India Retort Pouches Market Report by Product Type (Stand-Up Pouches, Spouted Pouches, Zipper Pouches, Pillow Pack, 3-Side Sealed), Capacity (Low, Medium, High), Closure Type (With Cap, Without Cap), Material Type (Polypropylene, Aluminum Foil, Polyester, Nylon, Paper & Paperboard, and Others), Application (Food and Beverage, Healthcare), and Region 2025-2033

Report Format: PDF+Excel | Report ID: SR112025A2874

Market Overview:

The India retort pouches market size reached USD 40.0 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 86.0 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.49% during 2025-2033.

Report Attribute 
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024
USD 40.0 Million
Market Forecast in 2033
USD 86.0 Million
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) 8.49%


Retort pouches are heat-resistant flexible packages used in the packaging of pharmaceutical products and convenient food items. These pouches undergo sterilization at high temperatures to prevent the contents from spoilage. As they are laminated with layers of plastic and lightweight PET films, retort pouches also enhance shelf life, retain flavors for a prolonged time and make the storage and handling of the product convenient.

The Government of India has undertaken numerous initiatives, which have positively influenced the demand for retort pouches. For instance, the 2016 agreement between the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) with the Defense Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) to provide convenient, hygienic and ready-to-eat (RTE) food to the passengers has increased the demand for retort pouches. Moreover, the escalating demand for single-serve food products, on account of hectic lifestyles and the burgeoning foodservice sector, is strengthening the market growth in India. However, the retort pouches market has been adversely affected due to the imposition of lockdown and the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the India retort pouches market report, along with forecasts at the country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, capacity, closure type, material type, and application.

Breakup by Product Type:

India Retort Pouches Market

  • Stand-Up Pouches
  • Spouted Pouches
  • Zipper Pouches
  • Pillow Pack
  • 3-Side sealed

Breakup by Capacity:

  • Low
  • Medium
  • High

Breakup by Closure Type:

  • With Cap
  • Without Cap

Breakup by Material Type:

  • Polypropylene
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Polyester
  • Nylon
  • Paper & Paperboard
  • Others

Breakup by Application:

  • Food and Beverage
  • Healthcare

Breakup by Region:

  • North India
  • West and Central India
  • South India
  • East India

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2024
Historical Period 2019-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Units Million USD
Segment Coverage Product Type, Capacity, Closure Type, Material Type, Application, Region
Regions Covered North India, West and Central India, South India, East India
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Key Questions Answered in This Report

The India retort pouches market was valued at USD 40.0 Million in 2024.

We expect the India retort pouches market to exhibit a CAGR of 8.49% during 2025-2033.

The rising adoption of retort pouch packaging across numerous organizations for brand differentiation, as these pouches offer aesthetic appeal, customizable packaging, and convenient labelling solutions, is primarily driving the India retort pouches market.

The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across the nation, resulting in the temporary closure of numerous end-use industries for retort pouches.

Based on the product type, the India retort pouches market can be segmented into stand-up pouches, spouted pouches, zipper pouches, pillow pack, and 3-side sealed. Among these, stand-up pouches currently hold the majority of the total market share.

Based on the capacity, the India retort pouches market has been divided into low, medium, and high. Currently, medium exhibits a clear dominance in the market.

Based on the closure type, the India retort pouches market can be categorized into with cap and without cap, where without cap accounts for the majority of the total market share.

Based on the material type, the India retort pouches market has been segregated into polypropylene, aluminum foil, polyester, nylon, paper & paperboard, and others. Among these, polypropylene currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market.

Based on the application, the India retort pouches market can be bifurcated into food and beverage and healthcare. Currently, the food and beverage industry holds the largest market share.

On a regional level, the market has been classified into North India, West and Central India, South India, and East India.

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India Retort Pouches Market Report by Product Type (Stand-Up Pouches, Spouted Pouches, Zipper Pouches, Pillow Pack, 3-Side Sealed), Capacity (Low, Medium, High), Closure Type (With Cap, Without Cap), Material Type (Polypropylene, Aluminum Foil, Polyester, Nylon, Paper & Paperboard, and Others), Application (Food and Beverage, Healthcare), and Region 2025-2033
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