India's organic food market to witness $10,807 million by 2033: Meenakshi Singh of CSIR

Fi India & ProPak India exhibition kickstarted on Sept 3 and will continue till September 5, 2025 at India Expo Mart (IEML) at Delhi. More 15,000 professionals, featuring 340 exhibitors from across the food ingredients, processing, packaging, and supply chain ecosystems.

New Delhi: India' s organic food market has already reached USD 1,917 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.13 per cent to USD 10,807 million by 2033, said Meenakshi Singh, Chief Scientist, Technology Management Directorate, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) on Wednesday.

She was speaking at the opening event of the 19th edition of Fi India co-located with the 7th edition of ProPak India organised by Informa Markets here.

The exhibition kick-started on September 3 and will continue till September 5, 2025 at India Expo Mart (IEML) at Delhi. More 15,000 professionals, featuring 340 exhibitors from across the food ingredients, processing, packaging, and supply chain ecosystems have participated in the event.

"Supported by schemes like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI), the industry is witnessing strong growth, as seen in the participation of over 350 exhibitors from India and abroad. CSIR, through its 37 R&D labs nationwide including scientific testing labs and those focused on food ingredients, continues to drive innovation in food ingredients and packaging, " he said.

"Indias food processing and ingredient industry holds immense strategic importance in the current global geopolitical scenario, with the market already valued at $89 billion and steadily expanding. Growth is being driven by Ayurveda, herbal, organic products, and initiatives such as FSSAIs Aahara food standards, which emphasize actives and nutraceuticals, " Dr. Prabodh Halde, Chairman, Chamber for Advancement of Small and Medium Businesses (CASMB), said.

"The Indian food processing sector is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by rising health consciousness, growing preference for organic and plant-based foods, and a notable shift in dietary patterns. With the organic food market projected to touch ₹75,000 crore by 2025, and a majority of consumers willing to pay a premium for healthier alternatives, the industry is seeing rapid expansion across fruits, vegetables, and plant-based offerings," Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said.