Starchy Roots in India

March 2026

Starchy roots in India expanded in 2025, however, record potato harvests, coupled with disease outbreaks, led to oversupply, significant price declines, and considerable farmer distress, thereby exposing critical gaps in storage and procurement infrastructure. In contrast, cassava emerged as the primary growth driver, propelled by rising demand for gluten-free and clean-label products as well as supportive government initiatives. Sweet potato is also gaining momentum as a premium, health-oriente

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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Starchy Roots industry in India with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

If you're in the Starchy Roots industry in India, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Starchy Roots in India report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Starchy Roots in India?
  • What is the impact of commodity price fluctuations on local production and consumption?
  • What are the key campaigns or legislation driving Starchy Roots sales?
  • How are consumer attitudes towards fresh food evolving?
  • How significant is health and wellness in shaping consumer demand?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

Starchy Roots in India - Category analysis

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Cassava and sweet potato drive growth for starchy roots in India
Declining potato prices and supply pressures challenge potato purchases in 2025
Processed cassava and sweet potato starch gain from gluten-free demand
Sweet potato and cassava are set to drive starchy root growth in India
Cassava starch expansion integrates fresh roots into everyday retail diets
Summary 1 Major Processors of Starchy Roots 2025
Table 1 Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 3 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 4 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 6 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 7 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 8 Forecast Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 9 Forecast Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 13 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Fresh Food in India - Industry Overview

Convenience, safety, and nutrition drive growth and premiumisation in fresh food

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Convenience, safety, and nutrition drive growth and transformation in fresh food in India
Weather-driven disruptions and structural gaps shape fresh food in 2025
Consumer demand for quality, convenience, and functional benefits redefine premiumisation
Digital integration and data-driven supply networks are expected to transform fresh food
Resilience-focused production systems will stabilise fresh food in India
Traditional stores continue to dominate while rising mobility leads forecourt retailers to gain ground
Quick commerce and retail e-commerce continue to transform access to fresh food
Table 14 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 15 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 17 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 18 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 19 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 20 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 21 Retail Distribution of Fresh Food by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 22 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 25 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 26 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 27 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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Summary 2 Research Sources
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Starchy Roots

  • Cassava
  • Potatoes
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Other Roots

Starchy Roots

This is the aggregation of fresh and dried unprocessed potatoes, cassava, sweet potatoes and other roots. Starchy root-based products such as chips, crisps as well as flour are excluded.

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