India Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Market Size in 2024: USD 98.10 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033: USD 310.30 Billion
Market Growth Rate: 12.20% (2025-2033)
According to the latest report by IMARC Group, the India culinary tourism market size was valued at USD 98.10 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 310.30 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.20% from 2025-2033.
India Culinary Tourism Industry Trends and Drivers:
As visitors progressively search for immersive culinary adventures that highlight the varied and genuine flavors of India, the India culinary tourism market is expanding rapidly. Growing disposable income is letting a wider population discover local cuisines, with interest going beyond cities to less-known culinary locations. Globally, social media sites are helping to popularize Indian food culture by raising demand for customized dining experiences and gastronomic excursions. Local ingredients, conventional cooking techniques, and distinctive food events are all included in trip packages curated by tour operators and hotel providers who are taking advantage of this trend. The integration of technology is also improving the market by letting visitors access real-time reviews, virtual tastings, and customized recommendations that enhance their travel as a whole. By strengthening infrastructure, developing marketing campaigns, and enabling partnerships between food artists and travel companies, government efforts to promote culinary tourism as a strategic part of the larger travel industry are broadening market reach.
Changes in consumer behavior are influencing the development of tour styles and activity preferences inside India's food travel industry. With visitors gravitating toward hands-on cooking lessons, farm-to- table trips, and street food explorations that enhance cultural understanding, experiential travel is catching on. Motivated by curiosity, health consciousness, and a wish for social contact via shared meals, culinary travel is embraced by age groups ranging from millennials to retirees. With mobile applications and online platforms providing convenience and customized bundles fit to various preferences and budgets, mode of booking is growing digital. By linking smaller operators and local companies to international audiences and providing travelers with quick access to specialized gastronomic events, this digital transformation is helping them. Market segmentation is being affected by local differences in food and tourist infrastructure; coastal, northern, and southern areas each have unique culinary draws for both domestic and international visitors.
The growing ecosystem combining hospitality, retail, and entertainment industries is also helping the India culinary tourism market. Investment in boutique hotels, cooking colleges, and food-centered events is generating a whole environment suitable for constant expansion. Rising consumer demand for ethical and environmentally friendly travel choices is matched by partnerships between conventional food producers and tourism agencies, which are helping to advance sustainability and conservation of gastronomic heritage. Moreover, the rising knowledge of health and wellness is directing culinary tour demand toward organic, farm-fresh, and plant-based products. Encouraging infrastructural growth, including better connection and cleanliness, regional administrations are boosting accessibility and guest pleasure. Thus, the Indian food tourism industry is positioning itself as a lively and diverse sector inside the larger tourism sector with great possibilities for participants across the value chain.
Download sample copy of the Report: https://www.imarcgroup.com/India-Culinary-Tourism-Market/requestsample
India Culinary Tourism Industry Segmentation:
The report has segmented the market into the following categories:
Activity Type Insights:
- Culinary Trails
- Cooking Classes
- Restaurants
- Food Festival and Events
- Others
Tour Type Insights:
- Domestic
- International
Age Group Insights:
- Baby Boomers
- Generation X
- Generation Y
- Generation Z
Mode of Booking Insights:
- Online Travel Agents
- Traditional Agents
- Direct Bookings
Regional Insights:
- North India
- South India
- East India
- West India
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
India Culinary Tourism Market News:
- January 21, 2025: The Association of Hotels and Restaurants (AHAR), aims to position Mumbai as the Culinary Capital of India by 2030 under its "Mitra Concept", aligning with the global recognition of India's culinary excellence. It presented 50 milestones that will help improve the culinary landscape of the city and promote culinary tourism in the country. AHAR, with a membership of over 8,000, is undertaking initiatives like chef training, promotion of traditional cuisines, and food safety programs, including 100 FOSTAC sessions benefitting 4,000 restaurants.
Key highlights of the Report:
- Market Performance (2019-2024)
- Market Outlook (2025-2033)
- COVID-19 Impact on the Market
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Strategic Recommendations
- Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
- Market Drivers and Success Factors
- SWOT Analysis
- Structure of the Market
- Value Chain Analysis
- Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
Note: If you need specific information that is not currently within the scope of the report, we can provide it to you as a part of the customization.
Ask analyst for your customized sample: https://www.imarcgroup.com/request?type=report&id=32541&flag=C
About Us:
IMARC Group is a global management consulting firm that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers to create a lasting impact. The company provide a comprehensive suite of market entry and expansion services. IMARC offerings include thorough market assessment, feasibility studies, company incorporation assistance, factory setup support, regulatory approvals and licensing navigation, branding, marketing and sales strategies, competitive landscape and benchmarking analyses, pricing and cost research, and procurement research.
Contact Us:
IMARC Group
134 N 4th St. Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA
Email: sales@imarcgroup.com
Tel No:(D) +91 120 433 0800
United States: +1-631-791-1145
Comments
0 comment