India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Overview, 2028

India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Overview, 2028


India, a land of diverse cultures and rich culinary traditions, boasts one of the most vibrant and aromatic spices and seasoning herbs markets in the world. Spices have been an integral part of India's history and cultural heritage, playing a central role in the country's cuisine, rituals, and traditions for millennia. From the fiery heat of chili peppers to the warm and earthy notes of turmeric, the incredible array of flavors and aromas found in Indian spices and herbs captivates the senses and adds depth to every dish. As a global spice powerhouse, India is a major producer, consumer, and exporter of spices, with an extensive variety of indigenous herbs grown across different regions. Each state and community contributes unique spice blends and seasoning techniques, making the Indian spice market an enthralling tapestry of flavors. Whether it's the iconic masala chai enriched with spices like cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon, or the aromatic biryanis and curries that rely on a skilful blend of cumin, coriander, and fenugreek, the art of spicing in India is an ancient tradition that continues to thrive. As the demand for authentic Indian cuisine grows worldwide, the spices and seasoning herbs market of India remains an epicentre of culinary exploration, innovation, and enchantment, inviting food enthusiasts on a delightful and aromatic journey through the heart of Indian gastronomy.

According to the research report ""India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Overview, 2028,"" published by Bonafide Research, the India Spices and Seasoning Herbs market is expected to grow at 5.94% CAGR from 2023 to 2028. India has a wide variety of spices and herbs, many of which are local to certain locations. The sheer variety provides for an astounding depth of flavors in Indian cooking, from well-known spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cardamom to lesser-known jewels like asafoetida, ajwain, and kalonji. Indian spices and herbs are prized not only for their culinary applications but also for their long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic healing. Many spices are thought to have medicinal characteristics and are used to promote health and treat a variety of diseases. India's rich culinary tradition and the world's growing fascination with unique flavors have led to an increase in the popularity of Indian spices. The market has grown significantly as a result of the rising demand for Indian spices on the international stage. Herbs and spices are frequently linked to health advantages, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Due to their potential to improve wellness, consumers are adding more spices and herbs to their diets as health consciousness rises. There is renewed interest in indigenous and lesser-known spices and herbs, as consumers sought unique and authentic flavors. Ancient and traditional Indian spices like black cumin (kalonji) and asafoetida (hing) experienced resurgence in popularity.

A number of programs and efforts have been put in place by the Indian government to promote the regional spice market. These programs aim to increase the spice industry's sustainability, quality, and competitiveness while assisting exporters and farmers alike. The development and promotion of the Indian spice business are the responsibility of the Spices Board, a statutory organization under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India. For spice producers, exporters, and other stakeholders, it offers a range of services and support. To increase the export of Indian spices to foreign markets, various export promotion programs and incentives are offered to spice exporters. With these programs, India hopes to gain market share in the international spice trade. The government promotes ISO, HACCP, and FSSAI quality certifications to ensure that Indian spices meet international quality standards.

The product type of the market include spices and herbs. The market is significantly dominated by spices product. Furthermore, during the forecast period herbs products is expected to grow at the fastest rate in Indian market. Based on spices type market is divided into various segments pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg & mace, mustard powder and others (onion powder, allspice, angelica, anise, asafoetida, caraway, sesame, lovage, marjoram, saffron, sorrel, star anise, spearmint, tarragon, etc.). The turmeric spice is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. For ages, India's traditional Ayurvedic medicine has relied heavily on turmeric. There is a resurgence of interest in using turmeric for its therapeutic characteristics as individuals rediscover the advantages of conventional treatments. Indian food uses turmeric frequently, particularly in curries and rice dishes. Turmeric is used more frequently in worldwide cuisines as Indian food gains popularity around the world, which adds to the spice's rising demand. Furthermore based on herbs type market is divided into garlic, oregano, mint, parsley, rosemary, fennel, basil, thyme and other herbs (bay leaves, sage, savoury). The oregano herb has gained immense popularity in Indian market in recent years and expected to grow with significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on application market is bifurcated into meat & poultry products, snacks & convenience food, soups, sauces, and dressings, bakery & confectionery, frozen products, beverages and others (pickles and chutneys, dips and spreads, health supplements, pet food, baby food, etc.) The market is majorly dominated by meat and poultry products. Furthermore there is significant increasing usage of spices and seasoning herbs in soups, sauces and dressings in India and is the fastest growing segment during the anticipated time frame. Herbs and spices have been used in cooking in Indian cuisine for a very long time. The original flavors of traditional soups, sauces, and dressings are heavily influenced by the use of fragrant spices and herbs. A variety of regional cuisines, each with its own distinctive blend of spices and herbs, are available because to India's great culinary diversity. Indian consumers discover new spice combinations while trying out diverse regional cuisines, which they then use into their own homemade soups, sauces, and dressings. Many of the herbs and spices that are used in soups, sauces, and dressings are thought to provide health benefits. For instance, people who are concerned about their health may find turmeric, ginger, garlic, and cinnamon appealing because of their medicinal qualities.

The distribution channel of the market include foodservice and retail. Retail channel has played key role in the development of spices and seasoning herbs market in India and is most common channel for distributing these products. Customers now have better access to a wide array of spices and flavoring herbs due to the growing presence of supermarkets and hypermarkets in India. In comparison to conventional grocery stores, these shops provide a broader selection of spices and seasoning herbs as well as a more convenient shopping environment. In addition, the expansion of e-commerce has contributed to the expansion of the Indian market for spices and seasoning herbs. In comparison to conventional retail channels, e-commerce platforms provide customers with a greater selection of spices and flavoring herbs as well as a more convenient buying experience.

Considered in this report:
• Geography: India
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028

Aspects covered in this report:
• India Spices and Seasoning Herbs market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Product Type:
• Spices
• Herbs

By Spices Type:
• Pepper
• Ginger
• Cinnamon
• Cumin
• Turmeric
• Coriander
• Cardamom
• Cloves
• Nutmeg & mace
• Mustard Powder
• Others (Onion Powder, Allspice, angelica, anise, asafoetida, caraway, sesame, lovage, marjoram, saffron, sorrel, star anise, spearmint, tarragon, etc.)

By Herbs Type:
• Garlic
• Oregano
• Mint
• Parsley
• Rosemary
• Fennel
• Basil
• Thyme
• Other herbs (bay leaves, Sage, Savoury)

By Application:
• Meat & poultry products
• Snacks & convenience food
• Soups, sauces, and dressings
• Bakery & confectionery
• Frozen products
• Beverages
• Others (Pickles and Chutneys, Dips and Spreads, Health Supplements, Pet Food, Baby Food, etc.)

By Nature:
• Conventional
• Organic

By Distribution Channel:
• Foodservice
• Retail

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Spices and Seasoning Herbs industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.


1. Executive Summary
2. Market Structure
2.1. Market Considerate
2.2. Assumptions
2.3. Limitations
2.4. Abbreviations
2.5. Sources
2.6. Definitions
2.7. Geography
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Secondary Research
3.2. Primary Data Collection
3.3. Market Formation & Validation
3.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery
4. India Macro Economic Indicators
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Key Developments - 2021
5.3. Market Drivers & Opportunities
5.4. Market Restraints & Challenges
5.5. Market Trends
5.6. Covid-19 Effect
5.7. Supply chain Analysis
5.8. Policy & Regulatory Framework
5.9. Industry Experts Views
6. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Overview
6.1. Market Size By Value
6.2. Market Size and Forecast By Products Type
6.3. Market Size and Forecast By Spices
6.4. Market Size and Forecast By Herbs
6.5. Market Size and Forecast By Application
6.6. Market Size and Forecast By Nature
7. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Segmentations
7.1. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market, By Products Type
7.1.1. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Spices, 2017-2028
7.1.2. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Herbs, 2017-2028
7.2. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market, By Spices
7.2.1. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Pepper, 2017-2028
7.2.2. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Ginger, 2017-2028
7.2.3. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Cinnamon, 2017-2028
7.2.4. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Cumin, 2017-2028
7.2.5. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Turmeric, 2017-2028
7.2.6. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Coriander, 2017-2028
7.2.7. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Cardamom 2017-2028
7.2.8. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Cloves, 2017-2028
7.2.9. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Nutmeg and Mace, 2017-2028
7.2.10. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Muster Powder, 2017-2028
7.2.11. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Other, 2017-2028
7.3. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market, By Herbs
7.3.1. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Garlic, 2017-2028
7.3.2. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Oregano, 2017-2028
7.3.3. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Mint, 2017-2028
7.3.4. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Parsley, 2017-2028
7.3.5. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Rosemary, 2017-2028
7.3.6. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Fennel, 2017-2028
7.3.7. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Basil, 2017-2028
7.3.8. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Thyme, 2017-2028
7.3.9. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Others, 2017-2028
7.4. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market, By Application
7.4.1. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Meat & poultry products, 2017-2028
7.4.2. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Snacks & convenience food, 2017-2028
7.4.3. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Soups, sauces, and dressings, 2017-2028
7.4.4. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Bakery & confectionery, 2017-2028
7.4.5. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Frozen products, 2017-2028
7.4.6. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Others, 2017-2028
7.5. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market, By Nature
7.5.1. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Conventional, 2017-2028
7.5.2. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Organic, 2017-2028
7.6. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market, By Distribution
7.6.1. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Retail, 2017-2028
7.6.2. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Foodservice, 2017-2028
8. India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Opportunity Assessment
8.1. By Products Type, 2023 to 2028
8.2. By Spices, 2023 to 2028
8.3. By Herbs, 2023 to 2028
8.4. By Application, 2023 to 2028
8.5. By Nature, 2023 to 2028
8.6. By Distribution, 2023 to 2028
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Porter's Five Forces
9.2. Company Profile
9.2.1. Company 1
9.2.2. Company 2
9.2.3. Company 3
9.2.4. Company 4
9.2.5. Company 5
9.2.6. Company 6
9.2.7. Company 7
9.2.8. Company 8
10. Strategic Recommendations
11. Disclaimer
List of Figures
Figure 1: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size By Value (2017, 2022 & 2028F) (in USD Million)
Figure 2: Market Attractiveness Index, By Products Type
Figure 3: Market Attractiveness Index, By Spices
Figure 4: Market Attractiveness Index, By Herbs
Figure 5: Market Attractiveness Index, By Application
Figure 6: Market Attractiveness Index, By Nature
Figure 7: Market Attractiveness Index, By Distribution
Figure 8: Porter's Five Forces of India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market
List of Table
Table 1 : Influencing Factors for Global Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market, 2022
Table 2: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size and Forecast By Products Type (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 3: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size and Forecast By Spices (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 4: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size and Forecast By Herbs (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 5: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size and Forecast By Application (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 6: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size and Forecast By Nature (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 7: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Spices (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 8: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Herbs (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 9: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Pepper (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 10: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Ginger (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 11: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Cinnamon (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 12: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Cumin (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 13: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Turmeric (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 14: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Coriander (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 15: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Cardamom (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 16: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Cloves (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 17: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Nutmeg & mace (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 18: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Mustard Powder (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 19: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 20: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Garlic (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 21: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Oregano (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 22: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Mint (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 23: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Parsley (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 24: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Rosemary (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 25: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Fennel (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 26: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Basil (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 27: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Thyme (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 28: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 29: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Meat & poultry products (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 30: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Snacks & convenience food (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 31: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Soups, sauces, and dressings (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 32: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Bakery & confectionery (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 33: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Frozen products (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 34: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 35: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Conventional (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 36: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Organic (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 37: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Retail (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 38: India Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size

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