Ethnic Food Market Report 2026

The ethnic food market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $62.94 billion in 2025 to $69.84 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing globalization of food consumption, expansion of multicultural populations in urban areas, rising restaurant adoption of global cuisines, growth of international food trade, increasing household experimentation with ethnic cooking.

The ethnic food market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $107.5 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for convenient ethnic food formats, expansion of e-commerce grocery platforms, growing health-conscious ethnic food innovations, increased premium positioning of traditional cuisines, rising penetration of ethnic brands in mainstream retail. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for ready-to-eat ethnic meals, expansion of online distribution for ethnic foods, rising popularity of authentic regional cuisines, increasing availability of plant-based ethnic options, premiumization of traditional ethnic recipes.

The growing trend of food tourism is a key factor driving the growth of the ethnic food market. Food tourism, also known as culinary or gastronomic tourism, involves traveling to different destinations primarily to explore and experience local food and beverage offerings. The rise of food tourism encourages the discovery of diverse cuisines, increasing interest in and demand for ethnic foods beyond local markets. For instance, in July 2023, TravelDailyNews Media Network, a U.S.-based media company, reported that the food tourism market is projected to reach $999.03 billion in 2023 and grow to $4.11 trillion by 2033. Additionally, the industry currently attracts 5.382.3 million tourists annually. Therefore, the increasing popularity of food tourism is expected to drive the ethnic food market.

Key companies in the ethnic food market are focusing on business expansion through new product development and entry into new geographic markets to unlock additional opportunities, strengthen revenue streams, and enhance competitive positioning. Such strategies allow brands to reach broader audiences, promote cultural relevance, and capitalize on the rising global demand for authentic international cuisines. For example, in March 2024, Truly Indian, an India-based brand promoting authentic Indian foods, launched in the U.S. at the Natural Products Expo West 2024, a leading trade show for natural and organic products. This launch aimed to introduce U.S. consumers to high-quality Indian foods while reinforcing the brand’s authenticity and cultural heritage, thereby strengthening its market presence and supporting international growth.

In November 2025, FDP Group, a Canada-based foodservice distribution and logistics company, acquired Yen Bros Food Service for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, FDP Group aims to expand its geographic reach, enhance foodservice distribution capabilities, diversify its product portfolio, and improve service efficiencies to better support customers across Western Canada. Yen Bros Food Service is a family-owned Canadian distributor specializing in fresh, frozen, and dry food products for restaurants, hotels, and institutional clients.

Major companies operating in the ethnic food market are Nestlé S.A., Associated British Foods plc, General Mills Inc., Taco Bell Corp., Conagra Brands Inc., Ajinomoto Co. Inc., ITC Limited, McCormick & Company Incorporated, MTR Foods Pvt Ltd, Kikkoman Corporation, House Foods Group Inc., Aryzta AG, B&G Foods Holdings Corp., Haldiram Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd., Goya Foods Inc., GraceKennedy Group, S&B Foods Inc., Amy's Kitchen Inc., Santa Maria AB, East End Foods plc, Surya Foods Ltd., Leathams Limited, Kawan Food Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, Tasty Bite Eatables Ltd., Tilda Limited, TRS Foods Ltd., Natco Foods Ltd., Wanis International Foods Limited, Frontera Foods Inc., Asli Fine Foods Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ethnic food market in 2025. The regions covered in the ethnic food market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the ethnic food market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The ethnic food market consists of sales of mango pulp, spicy lentils, special pickles. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this ethnic food market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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