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Globally, the demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) food products has been increasing over the last few years on account of busier lifestyle of consumers and their rising income levels. Due to increased employment opportunities, a large number of people are migrating from tier 1 and tier 2 cities to metropolitans, which is an important driver for RTE food products in the country. Nuclear families and bachelors residing in metros for study or employment purpose are among the major consumers of RTE food products in India. The number of working women is particularly on the rise, which is again driving the demand for RTE food products. All these factors are creating significant awareness about ready meals among consumers. Growth in retail chains and outlets is also adding to the product awareness among consumers in the country. Supermarkets, convenience stores and hypermarkets are emerging as the key points-of-sale offering a wide range RTE food products manufactured by leading companies such as ITC, Kohinoor, Haldiram’s, McCain, MTR, etc. 

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According to “India Ready-to-eat Food Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019”, the Indian RTE food market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 21.99% during 2014-19, in value terms. Increasing workforce, improving consumer lifestyle, and expanding retail formats are the key drivers buoying growth in RTE food products demand in the country. Northern and western region are the key revenue contributors in the RTE food market, with major demand emanating from cities like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, etc. Segment wise, shelf stable RTE food demand exceeds that of frozen RTE food in the country. This is attributable to the fact that frozen RTE food needs proper refrigeration for maintaining their shelf life. However, high price of RTE food products is a major factor posing threat as Indian consumers are innately price conscious and their preferences generally change with even slightest change in price. This presents RTE companies with an opportunity to come up with a variety of high-quality RTE food products in affordable price range. “India Ready-to-eat Food Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019” report explains following aspects related to Ready-to-eat food market in India:

  • India Ready-to-eat Food Market Size, Share & Forecast
  • Segmental Analysis – Shelf Stable and Frozen Food
  • Policy & Regulatory Landscape
  • Changing Market Trends & Developments
  • Competitive Landscape & Strategic Recommendations
Why You Should Buy This Report?
  • To gain an in-depth understanding of Ready-to-eat food market in India
  • To identify the on-going trends and anticipated growth in the coming years
  • To help industry consultants, distributors and dealers to align their market-centric strategies
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  • To gain competitive knowledge of leading players
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Available Updated Report on India Ready To Eat Food Market 2023 : https://www.techsciresearch.com/report/india-ready-to-eat-food-market/3882.html

Report Methodology 

The information contained in this report is based upon both primary and secondary sources. Primary research included interviews with Ready-to-eat food manufacturers, distributors, exporters and industry experts. Secondary research included an exhaustive search of relevant publications like company annual reports, financial reports and proprietary databases.

Table of content

Table of content

1.   Research Methodology

2. Sample Questionnaire

3. Analyst View

4. Global Ready-to-eat Food Market Overview

5. India Ready-to-eat Food Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1. By Type

5.2.2. By Region

5.2.3. By Company

6. India Shelf Stable Ready-to-eat Food Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By Company

6.3. Price Point Analysis

7. India Frozen Ready-to-eat Food Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By Company

7.3. Price Point Analysis

8. India Ready-to-eat Food Consumer Analysis

9. Supply Chain Analysis

10. India Ready-to-eat Food Market Dynamics

10.1. Drivers

10.2. Challenges

11. India Ready-to-eat Food Market Trends & Developments

11.1. Use of Retort Technology

11.2. Adoption of New Technology

11.3. Increasing Demand for Convenience Food

11.4. Changing Consumption Pattern

11.5. Innovative Promotional Techniques

12. Policy & Regulatory Landscape

13. India Economic Profile

14. Competitive Landscape

14.1. Kohinoor Speciality Foods India

14.2. ITC Limited

14.3. Godrej Tyson Foods Limited

14.4. Haldiram’s Snacks Pvt. Ltd.

14.5. MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd.

14.6. McCain Foods (India) Pvt. Ltd.

14.7. Himalaya International Limited

14.8. Gits Food Products Pvt. Ltd.

14.9. ADF Foods Ltd.

14.10. Amrit Foods Pvt. Ltd.

15. Strategic Recommendations

Figures and Tables

List of Figures

Figure 1: Global Ready-to-eat Food Market Size, By Value, 2009-2019F (USD Billion)

Figure 2: India Ready-to-eat Food Market Size, By Value, 2009-2019F (USD Million)

Figure 3: India Population Size Forecast, 2010-2026F (Billion)

Figure 4: India Ready-to-eat Food Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2013

Figure 5: India Ready-to-eat Food Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019F

Figure 6: India Ready-to-eat Food Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2013 & 2019F

Figure 7: India Ready-to-eat Food Market Share, By Company, By Value, 2013

Figure 8: India Ready-to-eat Food Market Share, By Company, By Value, 2019F

Figure 9: India Shelf Stable Ready-to-eat Food Market Size, By Value, 2009-2019F (USD Million)

Figure 10: India Shelf Stable Ready-to-eat Food Market Share, By Company, By Value, 2013

Figure 11: India Shelf Stable Ready-to-eat Food Market Share, By Company, By Value, 2019F

Figure 12: India Frozen Ready-to-eat Food Market Size, By Value, 2009-2019F (USD Million)

Figure 13: India Frozen Ready-to-eat Food Market Share, By Company, By Value, 2013

Figure 14: India Frozen Ready-to-eat Food Market Share, By Company, By Value, 2019F

Figure 15: Share of Respondents Consuming Ready-to-eat Food, 2014

Figure 16: Share of Bachelor Respondents Consuming Ready-to-eat Food, 2014

Figure 17: Share of Working Women Respondents Consuming Ready-to-eat Food, 2014

Figure 18: Factors Influencing Buying Behavior of Respondents Consuming Ready-to-eat Food, 2014

Figure 19: Share of Respondents Consuming Ready-to-eat Food Products, By Age Group, 2014

Figure 20: Respondent Behavior towards Ready-to-eat Food Purchase Destination, 2014

Figure 21: Respondent Behavior towards Purchasing Ready-to-eat Food, By Schemes 2014

Figure 22: Respondent Behavior for Buying Frozen Ready-to-eat Food, By Parameters Like Price/ Brand/Quality/Marketing Activities, 2014

Figure 23: Respondent Behavior for Buying Shelf Stable Ready-to-eat Food, By Parameters Like Price/ Brand/Quality/Marketing Activities, 2014

Figure 24: Respondent Behavior for Buying Ready-to-eat Food, By Brand, 2014

Figure 25: Respondent Behavior for Buying Ready-to-eat Food, By Family Member, 2014

Figure 26: India Ready-to-eat Food Supply Chain Analysis Flowchart

Figure 27: India Working Population Size, 2009-2012 (Million)

Figure 28: Retort Technology Flow Chart

Figure 29: Number of Middle-Class Households in India, 2013, 2015F & 2020F (Million)

Figure 30: India Online Retailing Market Size, By Value, 2013-2016F (USD Billion)

List of Tables

Table 1: Ready-to-eat Food Products, By Segment

Table 2: ITC Average Shelf Stable Food Prices, 2014 (USD per Kg)

Table 3: MTR Average Shelf Stable Ready-to-eat Food Prices, 2014 (USD per Kg)

Table 4: GRB Average Shelf Stable Ready-to-eat Food Prices, 2014 (USD per Kg)

Table 5: Best Average Shelf Stable Ready-to-eat Food Prices, 2014 (USD per Kg)

Table 6: Haldiram’s Average Shelf Stable Ready-to-eat Food Prices, 2014 (USD per Kg)

Table 7: India Average Shelf Stable Food Prices, By Major Brands, 2014 (USD per Kg)

Table 8: Yummiez Average Frozen Ready-to-eat Food Prices, 2014 (USD per Kg)

Table 9: McCain Average Frozen Ready-to-eat Food Prices, 2014 (USD per Kg)

Table 10: Britte Average Frozen Ready-to-eat Food Prices, 2014 (USD per Kg)

Table 11: Keya Average Frozen Ready-to-eat Food Prices, 2014 (USD per Kg)

Table 12: Premier Average Frozen Ready-to-eat Food Prices, 2014 (USD per Kg)

Table 13: India Average Frozen Ready-to-eat Food Prices, By Major Brands, 2014 (USD per Kg)

Table 14: Marketing Campaigns By Ready-to-eat Food Companies in India, 2014

Table 15: Various Type of Licenses Required for Running Food Business in India

Table 16: Kohinoor Foods List of Awards

Table 17: ITC Limited List of Awards

Table 18: Major ITC Brands in Packaged food Segment

Table 19: Major Food & Beverage Trade Shows in India

Table 20: Top Grocery Shopping Websites in India
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

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