Market Forecast By Product Type (Fruits, Vegetables, Freeze-dried Meat and Seafood, Freeze-Dried Beverages, Freeze-Dried Dairy Products, Prepared Meals, Pet Food), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Stores, Other Distribution Channels) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC188556 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: May 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
Report Name | India Freeze Dried Food Market |
Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 7.1% |
Growing Sector | Fruits |
The India Freeze Dried Food Market report offers a comprehensive analysis segmented by Product Type, and Distribution Channel. It delivers actionable insights into current market trends, key drivers, challenges, and opportunities, supporting stakeholders in formulating strategic decisions aligned with future growth dynamics.
India's freeze-dried food market is growing because people's lives are changing, they want food that is easy to store and lasts a long time, and healthy snacks are becoming more popular. More people living in cities and more knowledge about how to keep food healthy have increased the demand for freeze-dried meals, veggies, and fruits.
According to 6Wresearch, the India Freeze Dried Food Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% during 2025–2031. The Indian market for freeze-dried foods has been growing steadily thanks to a number of important reasons. Indian customers, especially those who live in cities, are living faster lives, which is a big factor in the rise in demand for fast food. People with busy lives should choose freeze-dried food because it lasts longer and is easier to make.
But the market also has some very big issues to handle. These goods are more expensive because of the high cost of freeze-drying technology and production. Indian shoppers who think about price might not buy them. Another thing that makes it hard to grow the market is that it's not easy to find freeze-dried food in country and small towns.
India's freeze-dried food market is moving towards clean-label goods and processing ingredients as little as possible. People are becoming more aware of ingredients and prefer choices that don't have any. More and more people are choosing plant-based and organic freeze-dried snacks. New companies are coming up with new ways to combine unusual fruits and dairy-free options.
The India freeze-dried food market has a lot of room for investment, especially in building freeze-drying plants in India to cut down on imports. Companies can make more money by adding regional specialities and protein-rich snacks to their product lines as demand grows.
There are both well-known food companies and new ones that are just starting out in the market. Mother Dairy, Urban Platter, and Delecta Foods are some of the biggest names in the market. They all sell a variety of freeze-dried fruits, veggies, and instant meals. Online shopping sites are also helping international names like Natierra and Harmony House Foods get into the Indian market.
A big part of making rules for freeze-dried foods is the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Labelling, cleanliness, and storage rules must be followed by businesses. Freeze-dried goods are being made in India more often thanks to programs like "Make in India" and the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) plan for food processing.
India's freeze-dried food market is likely to grow quickly thanks to more travel, higher disposable incomes, and a growing desire for foods that last longer. New technologies in freeze drying and packing will make the quality of the products better and save money. The food service, healthcare, and military industries are all expected to see more demand.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments
According to Ravi, Research Head at 6Wresearch, Fruits are the most popular category because more and more people want healthy snacks and breakfast foods. People in cities love freeze-dried cherries, mangoes, and bananas because they taste good, are easy to use, and are good for you. This market section is growing because more people want natural, sugar-free snacks and because of people who are dieting and working out.
E-commerce sites are becoming more popular for selling freeze-dried foods because they offer more products, are easy to use, and more people have smartphones. For new and foreign brands to get into Indian homes, online shopping is especially important. They can use digital marketing and direct-to-consumer models to get more customers.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Freeze Dried Food Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Freeze Dried Food Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Freeze Dried Food Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Freeze Dried Food Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Freeze Dried Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Freeze Dried Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Freeze Dried Food Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 India Freeze Dried Food Market Trends |
6 India Freeze Dried Food Market, By Types |
6.1 India Freeze Dried Food Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Freeze Dried Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Freeze Dried Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Fruits, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Freeze Dried Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Vegetables, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India Freeze Dried Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Freeze-dried Meat and Seafood, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 India Freeze Dried Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Freeze-Dried Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 India Freeze Dried Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Freeze-Dried Dairy Products, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 India Freeze Dried Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Prepared Meals, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Freeze Dried Food Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Freeze Dried Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Freeze Dried Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Freeze Dried Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Freeze Dried Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Distribution Channels, 2021-2031F |
7 India Freeze Dried Food Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Freeze Dried Food Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Freeze Dried Food Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Freeze Dried Food Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 India Freeze Dried Food Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Freeze Dried Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Freeze Dried Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Freeze Dried Food Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Freeze Dried Food Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Freeze Dried Food Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |