| Product Code: ETC175843 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
India`s salad dressing import market in 2024 saw significant contributions from top exporting countries like USA, Malaysia, Thailand, UAE, and Australia. Despite a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.8% from 2020 to 2024, there was a promising growth rate of 7.85% in 2023-24. The market continued to exhibit high concentration with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2024, indicating a competitive landscape. This data suggests a dynamic and evolving market, presenting opportunities for both domestic and international players to capitalize on the growing demand for salad dressings in India.

The IndiaSalad Dressing market is estimated to reach US$ 51.9 million by 2029, registering a CAGR of 9.9% during 2023-2029 period. Growing health consciousness among the middle and upper class population coupled with strong product innovation in terms of flavors has been driving the demand for salad dressings in India. Additionally, increasing availability and wide range of products through supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores as well as online channels are providing impetus to the growth of this sector.
Some of the drivers that are boosting the growth of the India salad dressing market include increase in awareness about healthy eating habits amongst consumers, introduction of innovative products with new flavors and packaging formats by manufacturers along with rise in demand for convenient food products due to busy lifestyles.
Changing consumer preference towards healthier options such as olive oil or lemon juice is likely to hamper growth prospects during forecasted period owing to narrowing margins due to higher cost associated with them compared to traditional dressing brands like Heinz or Kraft etc. Moreover, stringent regulations regarding food additives used in these products along with rising input costs may also impede industry expansion over short term period.
Some of the key players operating in Indiasalad dressing market include Hindustan Unilever Ltd., PepsiCo Inc., Kraft Foods Group Inc., Nestle S.A., ITC Limited, Marico Limited and others
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 Salad Dressing Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Salad Dressing Market Revenues & Volume, 2020 & 2030F |
3.3 India Salad Dressing Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Salad Dressing Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Salad Dressing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2020 & 2030F |
3.6 India Salad Dressing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2020 & 2030F |
4 India Salad Dressing Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing health consciousness and awareness about the benefits of consuming salads |
4.2.2 Growing trend of adopting Western dietary habits and cuisines in India |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income and changing lifestyles leading to higher demand for convenient food options like salads |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High competition from homemade salad dressings and traditional condiments |
4.3.2 Limited availability and high prices of quality ingredients for salad dressings in the Indian market |
5 India Salad Dressing Market Trends |
6 India Salad Dressing Market, By Types |
6.1 India Salad Dressing Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Salad Dressing Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2020-2030F |
6.1.3 India Salad Dressing Market Revenues & Volume, By Mayonnaise, 2020-2030F |
6.1.4 India Salad Dressing Market Revenues & Volume, By Sauces, 2020-2030F |
6.1.5 India Salad Dressing Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil-based Dressings, 2020-2030F |
6.1.6 India Salad Dressing Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2020-2030F |
6.2 India Salad Dressing Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Salad Dressing Market Revenues & Volume, By Off-Trade, 2020-2030F |
6.2.3 India Salad Dressing Market Revenues & Volume, By On-Trade, 2020-2030F |
7 India Salad Dressing Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Salad Dressing Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Salad Dressing Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Salad Dressing Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement on social media platforms promoting healthy eating and salad dressing recipes |
8.2 Number of new product launches and innovations in the salad dressing market in India |
8.3 Growth in the number of salad bars, health food cafes, and restaurants offering a variety of salads and dressings |
9 India Salad Dressing Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Salad Dressing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2020 & 2030F |
9.2 India Salad Dressing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2020 & 2030F |
10 India Salad Dressing Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Salad Dressing Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2023 |
10.2 India Salad Dressing Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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