The Indian food processing market is one of the largest in terms of production, consumption, and export and import prospects. Since, India is one of the major food producers worldwide, with new reforms ruling the roost, it presents exciting opportunities for commercial openings for a wide range of investors across the globe.

The report,``Indian Food Processing (2006)”, provides research and objective analysis on the Food Processing Industry in India. This report helps clients to analyze the opportunities critical to the success of the food Processing Industry in India.

India Food Processing Industry
This section analyses the performance of the Indian food processing industry. Currently processed food accounts for merely 2% of total food production in India, which is very low as compared to the western countries. Taking market forces such as rising income level, changing consumer behavior due to rapid economic growth into consideration, it is expected to reach a growth rate of 10% in 2010 & 25% in 2020. In food processing sector Dairy products (includes milk, Ethnic sweets etc), packed/consumer food provides immense opportunities for investment.

Key Findings

§ Currently the Indian food processing industry is basically export oriented. Domestic consumption of processed food is low but is fast picking up with rising income levels & changing consumer behavior due to economic growth.
§ Indian processed food industry provides competitive advantages over other countries due to cheap workforce, government initiatives (tax holidays) & availability of raw materials.
§ Existence of untapped large consumer base with rising income levels.
§ Indian food processing level as compared to countries like USA, France & Malaysia continues to remain very low. However, with the emerging positive market forces its all set to boom.

Key Issues and Facts Analyzed

§ Sectoral performance of the Indian food processing industry.
§ The market forces driving the industry & the challenges faced by it.
§ Major Domestic & Foreign players existing in the Indian food processing industry.
§ The opportunities existing in the Indian food processing industry.

Key Players Analyzed

This section covers the key facts about major players currently operating in the Indian Processed food industry, domestic players including Dabur Foods, Godrej Industries, Hindustan Lever Limited, Britannia Industries Limited, ITC Limited & foreign players includes Nestle, PepsiCo, Cadbury.

Research Methodology

Information Sources
Information has been sourced from namely, Books, Newspapers, trade journals, and white papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news and developments, and through access to access to more than 3000 paid databases.

Analysis Methods
The analysis methods includes the following: Ratio Analysis, Historical Trend Analysis, Linear Regression Analysis using software tools, Judgmental Forecasting and Cause and Effect Analysis.

1. Analyst View
2. Industry Overview
2.1 Global Food Processing Industry
2.2 Indian Processed Food Market in Global Context
3. Indian Food Industry Performance
3.1 Market Definition
3.2 Market Segmentation
3.3 Indian Food Processing Industry by Sectors
3.3.1 Fruit & Vegetable Sector
3.3.2 Dairy Products
3.3.3 Grains Milling Sector
3.3.4 Meat & Poultry Processing Sector
3.3.5 Fish Processing Sector
3.3.6 Packaged/Convenience Food Sector
3.3.7 Aerated Soft Drinks
3.3.8 Alcoholic Beverages
3.4 Industry Competitiveness
3.5 Indian Government Sector Specific Policies
4. Industry Analysis
4.1 Driving Forces
4.2 Opportunities
4.3 Challenges
5. Recent News & Developments
6. Competitive Landscape
6.1 Domestic Players
6.1.1 Dabur India Limited
6.1.2 Godrej Industries Limited
6.1.3 Hindustan Lever Limited
6.1.4 Britannia Industries Limited
6.1.5 ITC Limited
6.2 Foreign Players
6.2.1 Nestle SA
6.2.2 PepsiCo, Inc
6.2.3 Cadbury Schweppes PLC

List of Figures

Figure 2-1: Global Processed Food & Beverages Market (2001-2005)
Figure 2-2: Global Food Processing Industry by Region (%), 2005
Figure 2-3: India - Food Processing as a Percentage of Total Food Production (2005, 2010 & 2025)
Figure 2-4: India - Level of Processing in Food Processing Sector (%), 2005
Figure 3-1: India - Fruit & Vegetable Processing Industry Installed Capacity (1993 & 2005)
Figure 3-2: India - Top 5 States by Installed Capacity in Fruit & Vegetables Processing, 2005
Figure 3-3: India - Total Milk Production (2000-2005)
Figure 3-4: India - Total Food Production (2001-2005)
Figure 4-1: FDI inflow in Food Processing Industries Sector (1999-00 to 2003-04)
Figure 4-2: India - Disposable Income per Head per Year (2000-2005)
Figure 4-3: Growing Consuming Class (1997-98, 2000-01 & 2006-07)
Figure 4-4: Market Size & Growth Rate of Processed Food Industry by Product Segments, 2005
Figure 4-5: India - Major Concerns of Food and Beverage Players, 2005
Figure 6-1: Dabur - Stock Performance
Figure 6-2: Nestle - Stock Performance
Figure 6-3: Pepsi - Stock Performance

List of Tables:

Table 2-1: India - World Ranking in Area & Production of Agricultural Products
Table 3-1: Level of Processing in Food Products, 2005
Table 3-2: India - Process Food Market Segmentation
Table 3-3: India - Processed Fruits & Vegetables Exports by Products (2001-02 to 2004-05)
Table 3-4: India - Fruit & Vegetable Market Size by Products, 2005
Table 3-5: India - Dairy Product Market Size by Products, 2005
Table 3-6: India - Food Production by Category (2000-01 to 2005-06)
Table 3-7: India - Commercial Food Production (2000-01 to 2005-06)
Table 3-8: India - Production & Export of Marine Products (2000-01 to 2004-05)
Table 4-1: India - Export of Processed Food by Product (2001-02 to 2004-05)
Table 6-1: Dabur - Financial Overview (USD), 2004-2006
Table 6-2: Godrej - Financial Overview (USD), 2004-2006
Table 6-3: Hindustan Lever Limited - Financial Overview (USD), 2004-2006
Table 6-4: Britannia - Financial Overview (USD), 2004-2006
Table 6-5: ITC - Financial Overview (USD), 2004-2006
Table 6-6: Nestle - Financial Overview (Million USD), 2003-2005
Table 6-7: Pepsi - Financial Overview (USD Million), 2003-2005
Table 6-8: Cadbury Schweppes PLC - Financial Overview (USD Million), 2003-2005