Pakistan Food Coating Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period of 2024-2030

Dry Coating Materials segment by Form held the highest revenue share of Pakistan Food Coating Market -6Wresearch

In 2023 dry coating materials led the revenue size as it is widely used in products like breadcrumbs and flours, providing a crispy texture and cost-efficient option for manufacturers. Their easy application and extended shelf life contribute to their popularity.

According to 6Wresearch, the Pakistan Food Coating Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period of 2024-2030. Pakistan food coating market is steadily growing, driven by rising number of food processing units, urbanization, and expansion of QSRs. Although the market faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic due to restaurant closures, it rebounded as the dining sector reopened, with the growth rate for hotels and restaurants rising from 4.0% to 4.7% between 2023 and 2024. In 2023, the biscuits & crackers, snacks/chips, and sugar confectionery segments increased by 48.2% year-on-year from 2022 and reached a market size of approximately $360.71 million. This expansion has fueled demand for food coatings, which are essential for enhancing texture, flavor, and shelf life.

Government initiatives such as National Oilseed Enhancement Program 2019-2024 enhanced the deployment of food coatings in the previous years. Additionally, QSR chains like KFC, McDonald’s, Texas Chicken, and Domino’s are targeting young consumers aged 15-29 in Pakistan by offering products that match their tastes. As, median age in Pakistan was 20.4 years in 2023, expected to rise to 21.6 by 2030 and population projected to grow from 251 million in 2024E to 277 million in 2030, this age group remains a key demographic for fast food. This trend drives the demand for food coatings products to enhance food quality and appeal.

According to Shubham Deep, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, flours dominated the revenue size, serving as a fundamental coating ingredient across products like fried chicken, seafood, and baked snacks due to their versatility and structural properties.

Pakistan Food Coating Market (2024-2030) report provides an in-depth analysis with 19 figures and 5 tables, covered in 63 pages. The report thoroughly covers market by ingredient type, form, and application. Pakistan Food Coating Market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going Pakistan Food Coating Market trends, opportunities/high growth areas and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.