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The Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) will debut Indusfood Asia at the Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA) in Singapore this week, aiming to expand India’s footprint in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific food and hospitality market.
The four-day FHA show, to be held from April 21 to 24 at the Singapore EXPO, is billed as Asia’s largest food and hospitality exhibition. The 2026 edition will span 10 halls and host over 2,750 exhibitors from more than 115 countries and regions, covering 18 segments from raw ingredients to finished food and beverage products, HoReCa, and ProWine.
The inaugural Indusfood Asia will be opened on April 21 by India’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Shilpak Ambule, in the presence of global buyers, exhibitors and industry stakeholders. India’s participation includes over 82 companies spread across nearly 800 square meters of exhibition space.
TPCI Chairman Mohit Singla said the initiative is designed to help Indian exporters gain deeper access to Asian markets through Singapore, a key regional trading hub. “Singapore serves as a gateway to ASEAN and the wider Asia-Pacific, with strong demand driven by imports that account for nearly 90 per cent of its food consumption,” he said.
Despite robust trade agreements, including the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement and the ASEAN-India FTA, India’s share in Singapore’s food and beverage imports remains modest at 2.6 per cent, Singla noted. India has a strong presence in cereals, commanding over a quarter of that segment, but remains underrepresented in processed foods, beverages, seafood, snacks and premium categories.
Industry observers say the platform could help bridge this gap by connecting Indian suppliers with global procurement networks headquartered in Singapore, including retail chains, food service buyers and distribution firms.
The broader market outlook remains strong. Asia’s food and beverage sector is projected to exceed $3.3 trillion by 2034, while the hospitality industry is expected to reach $181.2 billion by 2029, driven by rising tourism, evolving consumer tastes and digital transformation.
TPCI said Indian exporters are increasingly aligned with global standards such as HACCP, ISO and Halal certifications, supported by improvements in supply chains, sustainability practices and cost competitiveness. The council expects Indusfood Asia to enhance India’s positioning as a reliable supplier in global food markets amid growing demand for quality and ethically sourced products.
