Research Methodology – FMCG Logistics Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the FMCG Logistics Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the FMCG Logistics Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
Factors considered while calculating market size and share
- Demand and Supply Trends in the market
- Current and future market potential
- Price points of products
- Market penetration in different regions
- Competitive landscape
- Marketing and distribution channels
- Regulatory environment
- Quality of logistics service providers
- Availability of substitutes
- Volume of FMCG goods transported
Key Market Indicators
- Market value and volume
- Gross margins
- Market shares of the top companies
- Rate of growth or CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
- Demand and supply gap metrics
- Customer Acquisition Cost
- Monthly Active Users for digital platforms
- Turnaround Time (TAT) for deliverables
- Reach and distribution efficiency
Growth Trends
- Growth in E-commerce leading to more demand for logistics
- Expansion of organized retail in developing countries
- Increase in cross-border trade
- Adoption of advanced technologies in logistics like AI, Blockchain
- Growth of cold chain logistics for preservation of perishable FMCG goods
- Advent of green logistics to minimize environmental impact
- Government policies and initiatives promoting the logistics industry
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the FMCG Logistics Market. Key inputs include:
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the FMCG Logistics Market
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights
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