Everything About FMCG Business Plan

Everything About FMCG Business Plan
The fast-moving consumer goods, or FMCG, are everyday items that the average
consumer uses regularly. Most of these products are very cheap to buy and include
products like shampoo, soap, and coffee. FMCG products are much in demand, and the
industry is estimated to be worth almost $5 trillion.
As the industry grows at a steady pace, it is predicted to reach $7 trillion in 2025.
FMCG segments are believed to be among the most competitive segments in this market.
In the FMCG sector, multiple big companies, such as PepsiCo, Hindustan Uniliver, and
P&G, have been dominating for decades.
Products like these are fast-moving because they are a necessity in everyday life
for most people and are typically consumed quickly. As a rule, FMCG products have very
thin profit margins, but their sales volume is very high. Various business models are used
to distribute FMCG products, including wholesalers, retailers, and distributors. We will
provide you with a brief explanation of the FMCG business plan in this article and also
discuss how it works.
What Are Fast-Moving Consumer Goods or FMGC?
FMCG stands for “fast-moving consumer goods”; these are consumer goods with
a high turnover and are shipped quickly. FMCG products include cooking oils,
toothbrushes, beverages, milk, and almost any other product you can find in a typical
Kirana Store or other dedicated stores.
FMCG products are categorized into three general categories. These categories
are durables, non-durables, and services. Durable products can last for more than three
years from the date of manufacture, meaning they can still be consumed afterward. Non-
durable products have a shelf life of a maximum of three years, and they generally expire
after that. In addition, services such as repair work also fall under the consumer goods
section which is the third category of FMCG
Types of FMCG or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods
The market offers a wide range of fast-moving consumer goods. FMCG is a huge
market that consists of different types of goods. FMCG products can be categorized into
9 different types, and we will describe each one in detail below.
1. Processed Foods – These are foods that are cooked or canned for
sale in markets. These foods include pasta, cheese, ready-made sandwiches, etc.
2. Office Supplies – These items also fall under the FMCG category.
This category of FMCG includes items like pens, pencils, and staplers.
3. Beverages – FMCG products of this type include regular drinks,
juices, and energy drinks that are mainly consumed during the summer months.
4. Medicines – The pharma products fall into the category of FMCG
products. Some examples of such are paracetamol, saridon, Aspirin, etc.
5. Cleaning Products – These products include all the regular items
used for cleaning, such as floor cleaners, window cleaners, glass cleaners, etc.
6. Cosmetics & Toiletries – All cosmetic products are included in this
section, including make-up kits, concealer, and foundation. Other products
included in the toiletries section are soaps, shampoo, and shower gel.
7. Baked Goods – This category of FMCG includes all products
baked by local businesses or manufactured by large corporations. Breads, cakes,
croissants, cookies, etc. are among these products. Unlike most other FMCG
products, these products have a shorter shelf life.
8. Fresh, Frozen, and Dry Foods- These types of products include
frozen corn and peas, frozen fruits, frozen vegetables, and frozen meats.
What are the different types of FMCG business plans?
A large supply chain is involved in the FMCG business model before the goods
reach the consumer. FMCG business opportunities exist in every part of the supply chain.
However, there are primarily 4 types of FMCG business plans, which we will discuss in
detail below:
1- Manufacturers: This is the first part of the FMCG business model.
Manufacturers are the ones who produce the products in bulk from raw materials, then
send them from their side for consumption.
2- Distributors: A distributor is one who is partnered with a specific
manufacturer such as Nestle, P&G, or ITC. Distributors buy huge quantities of products
directly from manufacturers and then distribute them further to wholesalers.
3- Wholesalers: Wholesalers purchase various products from distributors and
then sell them in small quantities to retailers. The profit margin between distributors and
wholesalers is typically between pennies, but this part of the supply chain has the highest
volume of sales.
4-Retailers: The retailers buy products directly from wholesalers according to
demand and sell the products directly to the consumers. The retailers are part of this
supply chain following a B2C (business to consumer) model. All the other parties
involved in the supply chain follow the B2B model (business to business).
Conclusion
We conclude this article with the observation that the FMCG business, along with
urbanization and transportation development in India, is growing. Every part of India is
covered by the FMCG network, even the remotest areas.
In addition, the FMCG business sector is anticipated to reach a 7 trillion-dollar
market size by 2025, which is tremendous. The FMCG industry is relatively easy to break
into and succeed in, as long as one prepares a good FMCG business plan.
The FMCG business sector, where margins range from 4% to 25%, is cited as
having low margins by many. Nevertheless, we must acknowledge that this segment has
the highest volume of sales which creates a great opportunity for doing business in this
sector.
FAQs Related to FMCG Business Plan
1. Is the FMCG Business profitable?
In terms of profit margins, the FMCG business has a very thin margin overall.
Profit margins can range from 2% to 25%. Due to the numerous steps the products go
through before reaching the store and the customer, the profit margin in this industry is
very low.
Despite this, the volume of sales in the FMCG sector is large, which indirectly
covers part of the less profit margin given. Additionally, we would like to point out that
the competition for FMCG products is very high.
2. Which type of FMCG product has the highest profit margin?

In the FMCG industry, all products have very slim profit margins. Nevertheless,
baby care products, cosmetics, bakery, and frozen foods have the highest profit margins,
ranging from 10% to 25% at most.
3. Which FMCG business plan would be easier to adopt?
It completely depends on your capital. You can opt for distributorship of any
FMCG company if you have huge investment plans. As an alternative, you can go into
wholesaling with mediocre investment, or you can become a retailer if you do not wish to
invest much and prefer to sell directly to consumers.

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