Thriving Opportunities for Food Industry in Eastern India, as per Industry Figures of Authority
In the bustling city of Kolkata, the International Kolkata Foodtech 2025 event recently took place, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of the food industry in India. One intriguing topic that emerged from the discussions was the potential growth of the ice cream market in eastern India.
Currently, eastern India accounts for only 15% of the country's total ice cream consumption, significantly lower than the shares in western India (35%) and the north and south (25% each). This low base, however, presents a strong opportunity for rapid expansion in the region's ice cream sector.
Despite eastern India leading the bakery segment, it continues to lag behind in ice cream consumption and manufacturing. The region is a major consumer of sweets and namkeen but has yet to develop as a significant ice cream manufacturing hub. This gap in the market is another area for industrial growth.
Industry voices at the event also called for the adoption of sustainable packaging to enhance competitiveness and market leadership. Dream Bake CEO Nemisha Ghia advocated for this change, emphasising its importance in the industry.
The ice cream market in India is valued at INR 268 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow significantly, reaching around INR 1,078 billion by 2033. This growth is part of a global frozen desserts market trend driven by increased demand for indulgent and premium ice creams and rising penetration in emerging markets through affordable packaging formats.
In summary, eastern India's ice cream market is currently underdeveloped relative to other regions but holds substantial growth potential. The region's future growth will likely depend on expanding manufacturing capacity, sustainable packaging adoption, and leveraging the area's high consumption of traditional sweets and snacks as a foundation for ice cream market expansion.
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- The International Kolkata Foodtech 2025 event has identified a significant growth potential in the ice cream market of eastern India.
- Despite eastern India's stake in the bakery segment, its ice cream consumption and manufacturing are yet to catch up with other regions, presenting an industrious opportunity for growth.
- According to global market reports, the Indian ice cream market is projected to reach INR 1,078 billion by 2033, driven by increasing demand for premium and indulgent ice creams and the penetration of affordable packaging formats in emerging markets.
- Keynote speakers at the event emphasized the importance of adopting sustainable packaging in the Indian ice cream industry to improve competitiveness and secure market leadership.
