According to a report by Maximize Market Research, the India Dairy Products Market was valued at USD 804.77 million in 2021 and is forecast to reach USD 1,216.57 million by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.13% over the period 2022-2027. Key growth levers include increasing per capita milk product consumption, rising urbanization, better cold chain infrastructure, and expansion of modern retail and online distribution in India.
Market Size & CAGR: USD 804.77 million in 2021; expected to reach USD 1,216.57 million by 2027; CAGR of 7.13%.
Leading Product Segments: Milk remains dominant; Cheese is the fastest-growing segment among dairy products in India.
Distribution Channels: Hypermarkets, supermarkets, and especially online channels are growing; modern retail expansion supports market penetration.
Regional Strength / Market Dynamics: North India holds the largest share in the market as of 2021.
Drivers & Trends: Increased milk production; growing consumer awareness of dairy nutrition; demand for value-added dairy products (especially cheese); organized and modern retail penetration; improvements in supply chain and cold storage; rising incomes and urbanization. Restraints include logistical challenges, perishability, price sensitivity among rural consumers.
Top Players: Nestlé; Lactalis; Danone; Fonterra; Dairy Farmers of America; FrieslandCampina; Arla Foods/Saputo; Dean Foods; Yili; Mengniu; Unilever; Sodiaal; DMK; Savencia; Kraft Foods; Meiji; Schreiber Foods; Land O’Lakes; Muller.
Market Outlook
The India Dairy Products Market is projected to maintain steady growth through 2027, at a CAGR of 7.13%. Demand for milk will continue to be the foundation of the market, supported by increasing milk procurement from cooperatives and private players. However, cheese is expected to be the fastest-growing product segment, driven by urban consumers, Western food culture expansion (e.g., fast food, pizzas, snacks), and willingness to try new value-added dairy innovations.
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Improvements in cold chain infrastructure and refrigeration, coupled with better logistics, will reduce losses and improve distribution reach, even in semi-urban and rural areas. Online retail channels are emerging as a growth avenue, especially among younger consumers.
Regional Insights
North India currently holds the highest market share as of 2021. This region benefits from higher production, better infrastructure, and closer proximity to major markets.
Other regions are likely to follow as infrastructure improves, incomes rise, and organized dairy processing expands. However, variation in logistics, cold storage, and consumer purchasing power across regions will influence the pace of growth.
Key Players
The competitive landscape includes both large multinational dairy and food companies and strongly established domestic players. Key players profiled in the report include:
Nestlé
Lactalis
Danone
Fonterra
Dairy Farmers of America
FrieslandCampina
Arla Foods / Saputo
Dean Foods
Yili
Mengniu
Unilever
Sodiaal
DMK
Savencia
Kraft Foods
Meiji
Schreiber Foods
Land O’Lakes
Muller
These players are increasingly focusing on product innovation (e.g. flavored milk, processed cheeses), supply chain improvements, expanding distribution into smaller towns, and leveraging both online and offline channels to increase footprint.
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“India’s dairy products market is entering a phase of diversification and value-addition,” said a senior analyst at Maximize Market Research. “While milk remains central, the growing appetite for cheese and other processed dairy coupled with expanding retail and e-commerce channels provides significant opportunity. A 7.13% CAGR through 2027 suggests that both domestic players and international investors can gain traction, especially by addressing infrastructure gaps and distribution inefficiencies.”
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