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India - Cereal Grain Products (Including Corn Flakes) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Corn Flakes and Cereal Products in India - 2023

Price for Corn Flakes and Cereal Products in India (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average export price for cereal grain products (including corn flakes) amounted to $1,128 per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $1,205 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to July 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Nepal ($1,877 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cambodia ($412 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Corn Flakes and Cereal Products in India (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for cereal grain products (including corn flakes) stood at $786 per ton in 2022, growing by 9.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 12%. The import price peaked at $851 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($838 per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($543 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Corn Flakes and Cereal Products in India

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereal grain products (including corn flakes) decreased by -10.8% to 63K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 75K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, corn flakes and cereal products exports dropped modestly to $68M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $75M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Export of Corn Flakes and Cereal Products in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	15.4	19.0	14.2	13.2	-5.0%
Nepal	4.2	5.4	7.9	6.6	16.3%
United Arab Emirates	4.9	6.8	7.2	5.6	4.6%
South Korea	4.8	5.2	4.7	5.3	3.4%
United Kingdom	3.4	4.7	3.7	3.9	4.7%
Canada	2.7	3.8	3.3	3.5	9.0%
Australia	3.0	4.1	3.0	2.8	-2.3%
Japan	1.6	1.9	1.9	2.5	16.0%
Saudi Arabia	2.5	3.2	3.2	2.4	-1.4%
Thailand	1.9	2.4	2.4	2.4	8.1%
Qatar	1.8	2.1	1.3	1.3	-10.3%
Bhutan	0.6	0.8	0.9	1.2	26.0%
Malaysia	0.8	1.1	1.1	1.1	11.2%
Others	14.3	14.6	16.8	16.5	4.9%
Total	61.7	75.0	71.7	68.3	3.4%

Top Export Markets for Corn Flakes and Cereal Products from India in 2022:

South Korea (12.2K tons)
United States (8.3K tons)
United Arab Emirates (5.9K tons)
Thailand (5.3K tons)
Japan (5.1K tons)
Nepal (3.0K tons)
United Kingdom (2.5K tons)
Saudi Arabia (2.4K tons)
Canada (2.1K tons)
Australia (1.7K tons)
Malaysia (1.5K tons)
Qatar (1.2K tons)
Bhutan (1.1K tons)

Imports of Corn Flakes and Cereal Products in India

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cereal grain products (including corn flakes), when their volume decreased by -20.9% to 40K tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 51K tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, corn flakes and cereal products imports contracted to $32M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $36M, and then shrank in the following year.

Import of Corn Flakes and Cereal Products in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Australia	7.3	5.2	13.1	12.5	19.6%
Chile	5.5	7.6	4.0	6.4	5.2%
Sri Lanka	6.0	4.0	5.6	5.3	-4.1%
Lithuania	0.1	0.8	2.5	1.4	141.0%
United Arab Emirates	3.2	3.4	3.6	1.0	-32.1%
Ukraine	N/A	N/A	0.8	0.6	-25.0%
Latvia	0.2	0.4	1.0	0.5	35.7%
United Kingdom	1.4	2.3	1.2	0.3	-40.2%
Others	1.8	2.3	4.7	3.5	24.8%
Total	25.6	25.9	36.4	31.6	7.3%

Top Suppliers of Corn Flakes and Cereal Products to India in 2022:

Australia (17.3K tons)
Chile (9.1K tons)
Sri Lanka (6.4K tons)
Lithuania (2.3K tons)
United Arab Emirates (1.2K tons)
Ukraine (1.0K tons)
Latvia (0.9K tons)
United Kingdom (0.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for corn flakes and cereal products in India. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10613333 - Rolled, flaked, hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled cereal grains (excluding rice)
Prodcom 10613335 - Germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground (excluding rice)
Prodcom 10613351 - Muesli type preparations based on unroasted cereal flakes
Prodcom 10613353 - Other prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals
Prodcom 10613355 - Cereals in grain form, precooked or otherwise prepared (excluding maize)

Country coverage:

India

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in India
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023