Millets Global Market Report 2026

Millet grains, derived from various grass species, are small-seeded cereal grains appreciated for their nutritional richness and ability to thrive in diverse environmental conditions. They are considered special crops due to their high content of essential nutrients like calcium, dietary fiber, polyphenols, and protein.

The primary millet varieties include pearl millet, foxtail millet, sorghum, finger millet, and others. Pearl millet, a type of cereal grain, is one of the oldest cultivated crops worldwide. Primary millet varieties include pearl millet, foxtail millet, sorghum, finger millet, and others. Pearl millet, a type of cereal grain, is one of the oldest cultivated crops worldwide. These grains are made available to consumers through trade associations, supermarkets, grocery stores, online platforms, and other outlets, catering to various end-users such as ready-to-eat meals, direct consumption, bakery goods primary millet varieties include pearl millet, foxtail millet, sorghum, finger millet, and others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the millets market by affecting cross-border trade of raw grains, processed millet products, and value-added food formulations. Export-oriented producers in Asia and Africa face pricing pressures in North America and Europe, while importing regions experience cost fluctuations. These tariffs are influencing processed and packaged millet segments more than raw grain trade. However, they are also encouraging local sourcing, domestic processing, and regional value chain development for millet-based food products.

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The millets market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $12.26 billion in 2025 to $12.87 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to traditional cultivation practices in arid regions, long-term consumption in rural diets, increasing awareness of dietary fiber benefits, expansion of local grain markets, government support for coarse grains.

The millets market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.27 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable and climate-resilient crops, rising incorporation of millets into packaged foods, growth of health-focused consumer segments, expansion of millet-based beverages and snacks, increasing global promotion of millet consumption. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for nutrient-rich traditional grains, rising adoption of gluten-free diets, growing use of millets in processed foods, expansion of organic and specialty millet varieties, enhanced focus on climate-resilient crops.

The increasing prevalence of obesity-related health issues is expected to drive the growth of the millets market in the coming years. Obesity refers to a condition associated with excessive body fat that can lead to a range of health complications. Obesity-related disorders develop when the body is unable to effectively burn excess fat through physical activity and exercise. Millets are rich in essential vitamins and minerals that support overall health and well-being, while also aiding in weight management and reducing the risk of obesity-related conditions. For example, in November 2024, according to NHS Digital, a UK government health data agency, obesity prevalence among children aged 4 to 5 years increased from 9.2% in 2022/23 to 9.6% in 2023/24. Consequently, the rising incidence of obesity-related problems is contributing to the expansion of the millets market.

Leading companies operating in the millets market are emphasizing the development of innovative offerings such as clean-label ancient grain tea biscuits to improve access to gluten-free, nutrient-dense, and sustainable snack options in developed markets. Clean-label ancient grain tea biscuits are millet-based snacks made without refined sugars, preservatives, or artificial flavorings, allowing for a healthier product positioning while maintaining the convenience of packaged foods. For instance, in August 2024, AyurSome Wellness, a US-based health-focused food company, introduced Date A Millet, a clean-label ancient grain tea biscuit prepared using naturally gluten-free millets and lightly sweetened with powdered dates to support balanced blood sugar levels. These biscuits are offered in portion-controlled packs and reusable tins to encourage mindful snacking and enhance sustainability, helping reposition millets from niche traditional grains to appealing everyday packaged food choices.

In July 2023, Tata Consumer Soulfull Private Limited, an India-based packaged foods company specializing in millet-based products, entered into a strategic partnership with Reliance Retail to promote and mainstream indigenous millets such as ragi, jowar, and bajra across households. Through this collaboration, Tata Soulfull aims to broaden the reach and visibility of its millet-based portfolio by leveraging Reliance Retail's extensive store network, driving category adoption, strengthening in-store presence, and making nutritious millet products more widely available. Reliance Retail Limited is an India-based omnichannel retailer that offers a wide range of grocery, food, and daily consumer products through hypermarkets, supermarkets, and digital commerce platforms, serving millions of customers nationwide.

Major companies operating in the millets market are Cargill Inc., Nestle S.A., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., Warburtons Ltd., Bobs Red Mill UK Ltd., Bay State Milling Company, Grain Millers Inc., Woodland Foods, Eden Foods Inc., Sresta Natural Bioproducts Pvt. Ltd., Arrowhead Mills Inc., Navan Foods LLC, Mayoora Foods LLC, 24 Mantra Organic, Tata Soulfull, MilSera, Milletmarg, Slurrp Farm, Millet AMMA, Eat Millet, Phalada Pure & Sure, Agrowique, Sabala Millets

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the millets market in 2025. Africa is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the millets 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 millets market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada

The millets market consists of sales of buckwheat millets, amaranth millets, little millets, barnyard millets, broomcorn millets, millet snacks and kodo millets. 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 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.

Millets Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses millets market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Pearl Millet; Foxtail Millet; Finger Millet; Other Product Types
• 2) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets; Grocery Stores; Online Platforms; Other Distribution Channels
• 3) By End Use: Ready To Eat Food; Direct Consumption; Bakery Products; Non-Alcoholic Beverages; Breakfast Foods
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Pearl Millet: Whole Pearl Millet Grain; Pearl Millet Flour; Pearl Millet Semolina (Rava); Organic Pearl Millet; Pearl Millet-Based Processed Products
• 2) By Foxtail Millet: Whole Foxtail Millet Grain; Foxtail Millet Flour; Organic Foxtail Millet; Foxtail Millet-Based Processed Products
• 3) By Finger Millet: Whole Finger Millet (Ragi); Finger Millet Flour; Malted Finger Millet; Organic Finger Millet; Finger Millet-Based Processed Products
• 4) By Other Product Types: Proso Millet; Little Millet; Barnyard Millet; Kodo Millet; Browntop Millet; Mixed Millet Blends
• Companies Mentioned: Cargill Inc.; Nestle S.A.; Archer Daniels Midland Company; Glanbia Nutritionals Inc.; Warburtons Ltd.; Bobs Red Mill UK Ltd.; Bay State Milling Company; Grain Millers Inc.; Woodland Foods; Eden Foods Inc.; Sresta Natural Bioproducts Pvt. Ltd.; Arrowhead Mills Inc.; Navan Foods LLC; Mayoora Foods LLC; 24 Mantra Organic; Tata Soulfull; MilSera; Milletmarg; Slurrp Farm; Millet AMMA; Eat Millet; Phalada Pure & Sure; Agrowique; Sabala Millets
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Italy; Spain; Canada
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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