Cheese market size in India | Forecast 2025–2031

Q: What is the size of the India Cheese Market?

The market was valued at INR 107.5 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~20% through 2031, reaching around INR 593.5 billion.

Q: Which segments dominate cheese consumption?

Processed cheese (mozzarella, cheddar) dominates retail and foodservice, while specialty and artisanal cheeses are growing fastest in urban areas.

Q: What are key challenges?

High retail prices, limited cold-chain infrastructure in smaller cities, and competition from traditional paneer and imports.

Q: How are consumer preferences shaping the market?

Health trends are pushing demand for fortified, low-fat, and lactose-free cheeses, while fusion eating habits are integrating cheese into Indian dishes.

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Publication Date: Jun 2025

What is the India Cheese Market Size?

According to 6Wresearch and industry insights, the India Cheese Market was valued at approximately USD 1.36 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 7.5 billion by 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of about 20% from 2024 to 2031.

Growth is driven by shifting consumer diets toward western and fusion cuisines, rising disposable incomes, expansion of QSRs and foodservice channels, and growing health awareness about protein-rich dairy foods.

Key Growth Factors in the India Cheese Market

Blistering QSRs, coffee shops, and hospitals of business foodservice into metropolis and semi-urban hubs.
The increased popularity of high-quality, specialty, and imported cheese with millennials and generation Z.
Increasing availability of cheese through ecommerce and modern retail, boosting convenience access.
Government subsidization on dairy industry, investments in processing and cold-chain facility.
The demand was in accordance with health and nutrition trends such as fortified, low fat and clean label cheese products.

India Cheese Market Trends

India Cheese Market is expected to evolve with greater penetration of mozzarella, cheddar, and specialty cheeses driven by pizza, bakery, and ready-to-eat snacking demand. Artisanal and locally crafted cheeses are gaining traction in urban eateries and online stores. Rising adoption of plant-based and allergen-free cheese alternatives is also noticeable, especially among health-oriented consumers. Additionally, increased promotional activities via social media and collaborations between chefs and producers are expanding cheese usage into traditional and fusion Indian cuisine.