India Food Packaging Market 2025 – 2034

Reports Description

The India Food Packaging Market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 9.93% from 2025 to 2034. The market is expected to reach USD 284.2 Billion by 2034, up from USD 110.23 Billion in 2025.

Overview

This growth is indicative of the increased penetration of AI in the Indian medical industry and the increasing emphasis by the stakeholders on the integration of AI in the medical diagnostic industry.

Key Trends & Drivers

The India Food Packaging Market Trends have tremendous growth opportunities due to several factors

• Growing Processed Food Consumption in India: Increased consumption of convenience foods, ready-to-eat meals, and packaged baked goods, driven by busy urban lifestyles, fuels demand for innovative and appealing packaging. The rising disposable income across India is boosting the demand for convenience foods. The growing working population in India is increasing the disposable income. For instance, according to data published by the India Brand Equity Foundation, India’s per capita disposable income was USD 2.11 thousand in 2019, and rose to USD 2.54 thousand in 2023. It is projected to reach USD 4.34 thousand by 2029. This increase in incomes enables consumers to spend more on premium and specialty convenience foods, which are seen as time-saving and value-added. Furthermore, according to data published by India’s Labour Ministry, India’s working-age population, defined as 15-59 years, has been increasing and is projected to continue to do so, reaching around 64% in the upcoming Census and 65.2% by 2031. Thus, such factors are expected to increase the demand for convenience foods, thereby driving the demand for food packaging across various end use industries.

• Rise of e-commerce and food delivery: The rapidly expanding e-commerce industry across India is due to increasing internet penetration and the growing presence of domestic and international e-commerce players. Large number of youth are comfortable with digital platforms, there is widespread adoption of digital payments like UPI, and the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated online food shopping habits, which in turn created the demand for food packaging solutions in India. Various supportive initiatives for E-commerce such as the government of India allowing 100% FDI in B2B e-commerce & the marketplace model of E-commerce. Furthermore, government initiatives such as the National Logistics Policy and Digital India are boosting e-commerce by improving connectivity, streamlining logistics, and expanding digital access. These efforts aim to support the growth of the food packaging industry in India. The growing tech-savvy population in India, such as millennials and Gen Z, is comfortable with online shopping, creating a strong demand for e-commerce services. Thus, such factors are expected to drive the demand for food packaging solutions during the forecast period.

Restraints

• Fluctuations in raw material prices: The packaging solutions used in the food packaging are manufactured by using various raw materials such as Plastics, Paper & Paper-Based Materials. The prices of these raw materials are fluctuating periodically due to the increasing raw material prices and trade uncertainties. The stakeholders operating in the market are finding it very difficult to deal with day-to-day fluctuations, thereby increasing the overall production cost of the packaging solutions. Thus, such uncertainties are decreasing the overall market expansion. Furthermore, a stringent regulatory landscape related to the raw materials used in the packaging is expected to hamper the overall market growth. For instance, plastic is one of the major raw materials used in food packaging manufacturing. The plastic packaging is made from synthetic polymers, such as polypropylene and polyethylene, manufactured from natural resources. Thus, the emergence of stringent regulations related to these raw materials is expected to restrain the overall market growth.

• Emergence of Sustainable Solutions: The flexible packaging industry is seeing the emergence of various advanced and sustainable packaging solutions. The packaging industry is facing tremendous pressure to address issues related to plastic waste and its environmental impact. Developing sustainable packaging solutions that do not compromise functionality is creating the significant challenge for market growth. Conventional plastics are commonly used in food packaging, but their impact on pollution and landfill waste is receiving a lot of public attention. The difficulty is in discovering appropriate options that do not sacrifice functionality or safety. Many food companies and stakeholders operating in the supply chains are opting for sustainable and biodegradable packaging materials and recyclable packaging solutions. The many food companies are opting for biodegradable materials and recyclable packaging choices. New developments, such as bioplastics, produced from sustainable sources, show potential but frequently encounter challenges related to expense and effectiveness. Thus, such emergence of sustainable packaging solutions is expected to reduce the adoption of the food packaging solutions, thereby restraining market growth.

Opportunities

• Innovation in Food Packaging: The innovations in food packaging solutions due to increasing technological advancement and increasing investment by the key players in the innovations are expected to create lucrative opportunities for market growth. The stakeholders operating in the market are increasingly focusing on material innovation, packaging innovation, and product innovation. Some of the notable innovations include an extensive range of packaging options, such as intelligent packaging, active packaging, nanocomposites, edible/biodegradable packaging, and different types of packaging designs. For instance, leading consumer goods conglomerate ITC limited has introduced FiloBev, a 100% recyclable food-grade board designed to replace traditional packaging materials. Furthermore, the key players operating in the market are introducing the FiloBev, a 100% recyclable food-grade board packaging designed to replace traditional packaging materials. Thus, such factors are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market during the forecast period.

• Growing Usage of Digital Printing and Visuals: The key players operating in the market are increasingly using the digitally printed visuals, and The snacks and QSR food industry is mainly using flexible packaging for food products, with digital printing being the future for creating flexible packaging. Flexible packaging that is printed digitally presents a great chance to enhance brand recognition and boost sales. Food companies are collaborating with digital printing companies to design the customized and personalized graphics and a full spectrum of vibrant colours, making packaging stand out on shelves. Thus, such factors are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market during the forecast period.

Category Wise Insights

By Material

• Plastics: The plastics segment is expected to hold the highest market share during the forecast period owing to the highest adoption of the plastic-based raw materials in the food packaging. The easy availability of plastic, the affordability of plastic, and the excellent chemical and physical properties of plastic are some of the factors mainly driving the market growth of this segment during the forecast period. The plastic-based material can be used for transportation of various food products, such as liquid and solid, because it can be easily molded into various shapes, making it suitable for flexible, rigid, and semi-rigid packaging formats.

• Paper & Paper-Based Materials: The paper and paper-based raw material are expected to grow at a significant pace during the forecast period. Paper-based packaging includes products like cardboard, paperboard, shipping sacks, and paper bags. They are made from renewable resources and sustainable sources. The paper & paper-based materials are emerging as a sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient way to transport and protect a wide range of food products such as snacks, starters, and solid and semi-liquid products.

• Glass: The glass segment is expected to grow at significant growth rates during the forecast period. These glass bottles and glass jars are used across the food and beverage industry to package the various food and beverage products, such as honey, jam, milk, milkshakes, oil, vinegar, ghee, ketchup, etc. The glass packing is becoming the ideal choice for packaging various finished food products because it offers a wide variety of packaging, shapes, rings, and opening diameters.

• Metals: The metal-based packaging solutions are gaining traction in the food & beverage industry. The metal-based packaging solutions are mainly used in the transportation of liquid food products.

By Type

• Flexible: The flexible packaging type segment is expected to hold the highest market share during the forecast period owing to increasing adoption of lightweight and eco-friendly packaging solutions. The flexible packaging is mainly composed of the plastic films with excellent chemical and physical properties. The high barrier properties efficiently block the transmission of moisture, light, and oxygen from contacting sensitive foods.

• Rigid: The rigid packaging segment is expected to hold significant market share during the forecast period. The increasing demand for rigid packaging solutions in an E-commerce food delivery application to deliver the liquid and solid food products safely is expected to drive the market growth of this segment during the forecast period.

• Semi-Rigid: The semi-rigid packaging segment is expected to grow at a significant pace during the forecast period. The semi-rigid packaging exhibits the properties of both rigid and flexible packaging, and it is ideal for takeaway orders.

Impact of Recent Tariff Policies

The U.S. Government has imposed the reciprocal tariff on various commodities to protect America’s trade deficits and promote the domestic industry. This new tariff policy imposed a 10% baseline tariff on various raw materials of packaging, which in turn increased the overall packaging cost. An unprecedented and frequent changes in tariff policies created disruption in the global supply chains; complying with new regulations and policies requires detailed tracking of material origins and tariff classifications.

Collaborating with transparent suppliers who understand the evolving tariff landscape can help manage these complexities and ensure smoother logistics planning. Thus, such factors are impacting the India food packaging market. The new tariff policies put pressure on exporters of BOPP film, broader supply chain adjustments, and where India stands against regional competitors under the new “tariff parity” framework. Most affected packaging segment among all of these types is flexible packaging. The BOPP manufacturers are suffering a lot due to new tariff policies.

Report Scope

Regional Analysis

• The India Food Packaging market is segmented into North India, South India, East India, and West India. The West India region held the highest market share in 2024 and is expected to keep its dominance during the forecast period owing to the presence of a well-established food and beverage industry in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Goa. Maharashtra is the leading state in the Western region due to increasing food consumption in Mumbai and Pune. Furthermore, availability of cold chain infrastructure, presence of abundant raw materials, and heavy investment by the packaging companies in this region are mainly driving the market growth.

Key Developments

• In March 2025, Uflex India limited announced the investment of RS 317 Crore in advanced recycling technologies that include the establishment of two new recycling plants in Noida. The two facilities will have a combined annual capacity to process 39,600 metric tons of plastic waste. The recycling plants will significantly boost the production of rPET and rPE materials for use in food packaging.

• In Feb 2025, Blackstone entered into a definitive agreement with Indorama Netherlands, B.V. a group entity of Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, to sell a minority stake in EPL Limited (“EPL”), a leading global specialty packaging company and the largest global manufacturer of laminated tubes.

• In April 2025, the AGI Greenpac, an Indian packaging products company, revealed plans to invest USD 81.8m to build a new glass-manufacturing unit in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Leading Players

The India Food Packaging Market is highly competitive, with a large number of product providers in India. Some of the key players in the market include:

• Uflex Limited
• TCPL Packaging Limited
• EPL Limited
• Parekhplast India Limited
• Parksons Packaging Limited
• Piramal Glass Private Limited
• Haldyn Glass Limited
• Hindusthan National Glass & Industries Limited
• AGI Greenpac Limited
• Smufit WestRock_plc
• Pearl Polymers Ltd
• Manjushree Technopack Ltd
• Huhtamaki India Ltd
• Amcor Flexibles India
• Oji India Packaging Pvt Ltd
• ITC Packaging & Printing
• Deccan Cans & Printers Pvt Ltd
• Hindustan Tin Works Ltd
• Mold-Tek Packaging Ltd
• Hitech Corporation Ltd
• Others

These firms apply a sequence of strategies to enter the market, including innovations, mergers, and acquisitions, as well as collaboration.

The India Food Packaging Market is segmented as follows:

By Material

• Plastic
• Glass
• Paper & Paper Based Material
• Others

By Type

• Flexible
• Rigid
• Semi Rigid

By End User

• Bakery & Confectionery
• Dairy Product
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Meat & Seafood
• Sauces & Dressing
• E-commerce
• Others