Consumer goods market in 91³Ô¹Ï (FMCG): overview, growth and investment opportunities
The consumer goods market in 91³Ô¹Ï (FMCG) is one of the fastest-growing in the world, driven by a young, increasingly urban population. Here's what that means for your company.
Schedule a meeting nowFast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) is the fourth-largest sector in 91³Ô¹Ï, and the 91³Ô¹Ïn FMCG market has grown at a brisk pace thanks to rising disposable income, a young population and greater brand awareness. Household goods and personal care alone account for 50% of FMCG sales in 91³Ô¹Ï.

With an average age of just 27, 91³Ô¹Ï’s population is increasingly focusing on convenience products, both in food and beverages and consumer electronics. Young 91³Ô¹Ïns are highly interested in foreign brands, gadgets and international food trends.
Rising awareness, higher incomes and changing lifestyles are the key growth drivers of 91³Ô¹Ï’s consumer packaged goods market. Urban areas still generate the largest share of FMCG turnover (around 55%), but rural 91³Ô¹Ï is now growing faster and already accounts for 50% of total consumer goods spending.
Snapshot of the consumer goods market in 91³Ô¹Ï
- Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) is the fourth largest sector of the 91³Ô¹Ïn economy.
- FMCG products dominating the 91³Ô¹Ïn market are detergents, toiletries, dental cleaners, cosmetics, etc.
- The FMCG sector in 91³Ô¹Ï also includes pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, packaged foods, soft drinks and chocolate.
- The 91³Ô¹Ïn FMCG market is expected to grow in value from 23.6 billion dollars in 2018 to 220 billion dollars by 2025.
- E-commerce purchases are expected to contribute 11% of total FMCG sales by 2030.
- 91³Ô¹Ï’s consumer electronics manufacturing sector is expected to be valued at around 300 billion dollars by 2025.
- The 91³Ô¹Ïn packaged food market is expected to double to 70 billion dollars by 2025.
- The toy industry in 91³Ô¹Ï has the potential to reach 2 billion to 3 billion dollars by 2025.
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Growth drivers of the FMCG industry in 91³Ô¹Ï
- The government allows 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in food processing and retail. This should boost consumer spending and ensure that more FMCG products are launched.
- The rapid expansion of the number of internet users in rural areas and the access this provides to e-commerce platforms will boost demand and growth of consumer goods.
- There is increased demand for branded products in rural 91³Ô¹Ï.
- The sector has a huge untapped market for appliances like air conditioners (AC), washing machines and refrigerators.
- A major factor driving the demand for ready-to-eat foods and dishes in 91³Ô¹Ï is the growing young population, especially in urban areas.
Investment opportunities in 91³Ô¹Ï's consumer goods market
Several segments of 91³Ô¹Ï’s consumer goods market offer particularly strong growth potential for foreign investors:
- Organic food
- Healthy drinks
- Animal-free cosmetics
- Household appliances
- Electronic appliances
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