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FMCG
market
40%
Overviews
60% The Fast-
moving com
modity (FMC
G) sector is
that the 4th
largest sector
of the Indian economy. It is characterized by high turnover consumer packaged goods, i.e.
goods that are produced, distributed, marketed and consumed within a short span of time.
FMCG products that dominate the market today are detergents, toiletries, tooth cleaning
products, cosmetics, etc. The FMCG sector in India also includes pharmaceuticals, consumer
electronics, soft drinks packaged food products and chocolates. Since the
world encompasses a various range of products, different companies dominate the market
in various sub-sectors. However, some of the top FMCG companies in India are- Dabur
(60%), Colgate (54.7%), Hindustan Unilever (54%).
In 2018, the food & beverage segment held majority share within the FMCG market and is
predicted to carry a big share within the global market throughout the forecast period.
Consumers today have become more knowledgeable and open to food & beverages
consumed by foreign cultures. They are driven by a sense of exploration and are in search
for new experience. This look for novel experience has pushed the food & beverage
operators to take care of the standard of their offerings. The trend of healthy eating has
also been a top impacting factor affecting the expansion of the food & beverage market.
Consumers have become increasingly health conscious and a large number of people have
begun to follow special diets and want to enjoy these healthier choices both at home and
when they are eating.
In 2018, the supermarkets and hypermarkets channel segment dominated the FMCG
market. The growth of this segment is driven by rise in disposable income and increase in
demand for a one-stop solution for all shopping needs. Moreover, the augmented
experience provided by these retail formats increases its attractiveness to customers.
This successively drives the expansion of the supermarkets and
hypermarkets channel segment of the FMCG market.
CAGR
This sector is further expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of
27.86 per cent to reach Rs 7,24,759.3 crore (US$ 103.7 billion) by 2020. FMCG market is
expected to grow at 9-10 per cent in 2020. FMCG urban segment witnessed growth rate of
8 per cent whereas rural segment grew at 5 per cent in quarter ended in September 2019;
supported by moderate inflation, increase in private consumption and rural income.