india presents an opportunity for future citrus export ... · india presents growth opportunity...
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India presents an opportunity for future citrus export growth in Asia
Nathan Hancock
CEO, Citrus Australia
India presents growth opportunity
Australia’s production poised for growth
• Non bearing citrus in tree census
• Trees in nursery system
• To sell the ‘whole tree’ we will need market expansion
India presents growth opportunity
India is a place of extremes
• Growing middle and upper class
• Abject and obvious poverty
• Congestion, pollution and ‘did you see that???’ moments
India presents growth opportunity
Retail opportunities
• Traditional retail is the dominant format – Kirana stores
• Estimated 12 million across India
• Small format, family owned
India presents growth opportunity
Retail opportunities
• Typically no refrigeration
• Can be open air on roadside
• Bikes and small vehicles travel door to door in some neighbourhoods
India presents growth opportunity
Retail opportunities
• Organised retail platform is growing
• Multiple formats• Supermarkets, • Hyper marts• B2B and HoReCa (food service)
• Local retail brands: Reliance, KK Modi, Aditya Birla group, and Bharti group
• International brands: Lots, Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam’s Club…
India presents growth opportunity
India presents growth opportunity
India presents growth opportunity
Wholesale markets
• Labour intensive
• Cool chain exists to a point
• Egyptian fruit was common
• Importers offsite coolrooms, prepack etc becoming more common
India presents growth opportunity
India presents growth opportunity
Port facilities
• Modern ports
• Reefer plugs a plenty
• High capacity and throughput
India presents growth opportunity
Challenges
• Consistent supply
• Overcoming the last mile
• View regions/cities as distinct markets in India
• Terms of trade
India presents growth opportunity
India presents growth opportunity
Thank You