Millet Market Size, Share, Growth, and Forecast 2026–2034

Market Overview:

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Millet Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2026-2034", The global millet market size reached USD 14.0 Billion in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 19.7 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.78% during 2026-2034. 

This detailed analysis primarily encompasses industry size, business trends, market share, key growth factors, and regional forecasts. The report offers a comprehensive overview and integrates research findings, market assessments, and data from different sources. It also includes pivotal market dynamics like drivers and challenges, while also highlighting growth opportunities, financial insights, technological improvements, emerging trends, and innovations. Besides this, the report provides regional market evaluation, along with a competitive landscape analysis.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of Millet Market

• AI boosts millet farming by optimizing crop yields with predictive analytics and precision agriculture, cutting waste by 10-12% through smart farming techniques and automated irrigation systems.
• Companies utilize AI-driven crop disease detection and drone analytics to improve millet farming efficiency, with 25% of farms using automated irrigation systems for sustainable cultivation.
• AI enhances millet processing quality, with 20% of food manufacturers using machine learning to optimize texture, flavor, and nutritional preservation in millet-based products.
• Supply chain efficiency improves as AI reduces millet spoilage by 10-12% through smart storage solutions and predictive logistics, supporting the global shift towards sustainable agriculture.
• Government schemes and digital agriculture missions support AI adoption in millet farming, helping farmers track consumer preferences and optimize production strategies with data-driven insights.

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Key Trends in the Millet Market

• Growing Health Consciousness and Clean Label Demand: Consumers are increasingly choosing millet for its gluten-free, nutrient-rich properties, free from artificial additives. About 45% of health-conscious consumers value natural superfood products, with 22% of new millet product launches highlighting sustainability and clean labels. Ramoji Group's 'Sabala Millets' with 45 preservative-free products sparked significant market interest.
• Government Policy Support and Initiatives: Active government programs are driving millet adoption through subsidies and promotional campaigns. India's National Food Security Mission promotes millet cultivation, while the Agriculture Department of Kashmir launched campaigns educating 200 farmers about nutritional benefits and climate resilience of millets. India's Production Linked Incentive Scheme allocated ₹800 crore to promote millet-based products.
• Rising Demand for Sustainable Agriculture: Millet's drought-resistant properties and minimal water requirements make it ideal for climate-conscious farming. Millets require 70% lower irrigation compared to rice and can survive on just 200-400mm of rainfall, making them crucial for climate adaptation strategies.
• E-Commerce and Retail Expansion: Online platforms and supermarkets are increasing millet accessibility, with specialty stores holding significant market share. Traditional grocery stores dominate distribution channels, while e-commerce platforms are rapidly growing in urban markets.
• Product Innovation and Diversification: Food brands are launching innovative millet-based products including noodles, pasta, cookies, breakfast cereals, and beverages. Companies like McDonald's India partnered with CFTRI to launch multi-millet buns, while ITC introduced mission millet to expand millet-based product portfolios.

Growth Factors in the Millet Market

• Rising Health Consciousness: Consumers are prioritizing health and wellness, driving demand for nutrient-dense foods like millets. Rich in fiber, protein, and micronutrients, millets offer benefits such as blood sugar regulation and heart health support. The rising prevalence of lifestyle diseases like diabetes and obesity is propelling demand for healthier grain alternatives.
• Climate Resilience and Sustainability: Millet's ability to flourish in adverse soil and water-scarce environments makes it a sustainable crop choice. With climate change affecting traditional cereals, millets offer a climate-resilient alternative that supports food security and sustainable farming practices.
• International Year of Millets Recognition: The UN's declaration of 2023 as the International Year of Millets has significantly boosted global awareness and demand. This recognition has led to increased government support, research funding, and consumer awareness campaigns worldwide.
• Gluten-Free Food Trend: The increasing prevalence of gluten intolerance and celiac disease is driving demand for naturally gluten-free grains like millets. The global shift toward healthier eating habits and low-allergen diets is amplifying this trend.
• Technological Advancements: Modern processing technologies, improved milling, storage, and packaging methods are reducing waste and extending shelf life, making millet more commercially viable and appealing to consumers.

We explore the factors propelling the millet market growth, including technological advancements, consumer behaviors, and regulatory changes.

Leading Companies Operating in the Global Millet Industry:

• Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
• Bayer AG
• Brett-Young Seeds Limited
• Cargill Incorporated
• Ernst Conservation Seeds
• Roundstone Native Seed Company
• Seedway LLC

Millet Market Report Segmentation:

Breakup By Product Type:

• Pearl Millet
• Finger Millet
• Proso Millet
• Others

Pearl millet accounts for the majority of shares on account of its widespread cultivation and versatile applications.

Breakup By Application:

• Infant Food
• Bakery Products
• Beverages
• Others

Infant food dominates the market due to the rising awareness of millet's nutritional benefits for children.

Breakup By Distribution Channel:

• Supermarket and Hypermarkets
• Traditional Grocery Stores
• Online Stores
• Others

Traditional grocery stores dominate the market due to widespread accessibility and consumer trust.

Breakup By Region:

• North America (United States, Canada)
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
• Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
• Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
• Middle East and Africa

Asia Pacific enjoys the leading position owing to strong government support, growing health-conscious populations, diverse dietary habits, and large-scale millet production across India and China driving the demand and exports.

Recent News and Developments in Millet Market

• July 2025: Sabala Millets launched its millet-based food products on Zepto in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, offering fast delivery in just 10 minutes. The brand's ready-to-cook range includes items like Multi Millet Pongal, Khichdi, and Bisibele Bhath, making nutritious meals convenient for urban families.
• June 2025: The Jindal Foundation launched the 'Jindal Krishi Seva' program in Angul, Odisha, aimed at promoting natural farming and millet cultivation. The initiative includes training farmers in eco-friendly practices, with over 2,000 farmers benefiting in the first phase.
• April 2025: The Odisha government launched a program to distribute nutrient-rich Mandia millet ladoos and provide mid-day meals to Class 9 and 10 students, aiming to improve nutrition and foster mental growth.
• February 2025: The Gujarat government organized the 'Millet Mahotsav 2025' on February 8-9 in seven cities to promote millet consumption. The event featured 125 state-level stalls and panel discussions on millet's benefits and natural farming.
• January 2025: The Millet Feeding Pilot was launched in Udalguri, Assam, under the Anemia Mukta Bharat campaign to combat anemia among children and adolescents. The initiative will provide millet-based foods to 2,465 children and 755 adolescent girls.
• January 2024: India and the US launched the Indo-US Millets Initiative to promote the production and consumption of nutrient-rich millets, focusing on education, research, and policy advocacy.
• September 2024: McDonald's India (West & South) partnered with CSIR-CFTRI to launch a multi-millet bun featuring five nutrient-dense millets: Bajra, Ragi, Jowar, Proso, and Kodo, enhancing nutritional value.
• March 2024: Ramoji Group launched 'Sabala Millets,' offering 45 millet-based products promoting local farmers and eco-friendly agriculture, focusing on preservative-free, nutrient-rich foods.

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