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How much do Indians spend on food?

Last updated on: April 12, 2012 10:49 IST
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In 2011, the Chinese spent 14 per cent of GDP on groceries, according to IGD, a food and grocery research firm.

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Courtesy, The Economist, IGD and IMF

How much do Indians spend on food?

Last updated on: April 12, 2012 10:49 IST
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India

Spending per person: $324

Food and grocery markets (revenue): $300 billion

Global rank: 15

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How much do Indians spend on food?

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A view of the Concorde obelisk, Champs Elysees Avenue and the Arc de Triomphe monument in Paris.

France

Spending per person: $4,740

Food and grocery markets (revenue): $250 billion

Global rank: 1

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Rowers train at dawn on the Yarra River in Melbourne.

Australia

Spending per person: $4,488

Food and grocery markets (revenue): $150 billion

Global rank: 2

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People sit on the banks of the River Thames in front of Tower Bridge.

The United Kingdom

Spending per person: $3,660

Food and grocery markets (revenue): $220 billion

Global rank: 3

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The 'Maid of the Mist' ventures at the bottom of the Horseshoe Falls, Canadian side, at Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Canada

Spending per person: $3,217

Food and grocery markets (revenue): $140 billion

Global rank: 4

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World's steepest roller coaster 'Takabisha' with a free falling angle of 121 degrees is seen at Fuji-Q Highland amusement park in Fujiyoshida, west of Tokyo.

Japan

Spending per person: $3,183

Food and grocery markets (revenue): $405 billion

Global rank: 5

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People walk past Duomo Cathedral after a snowfall in Milan.

Italy

Spending per person: $2,988

Food and grocery markets (revenue): $180 billion

Global rank: 6

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A view of the Empire State Plaza and the State Capitol is seen in Albany, New York.

The United States

Spending per person: $2,931

Food and grocery markets (revenue): $900 billion

Global rank: 7

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Gaudi's Sagrada Familia and Barcelona's skyline are seen against the backdrop of a snow-covered mount after a snowstorm, Spain.

Spain

Spending per person: $2,918

Food and grocery markets (revenue): $160 billion

Global rank: 8

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The skyline of Frankfurt with its bank towers is seen under clouds.

Germany

Spending per person: $2,835

Food and grocery markets (revenue): $220 billion

Global rank: 9

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A view of Moscow's Kremlin, Ministry of Foreign affairs and Moscow City business district.

Russia

Spending per person: $2,229

Food and grocery markets (revenue): $320 billion

Global rank: 10

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National Congress building in Brasilia is illuminated with green and yellow lights.

Brazil

Spending per person: $1,743

Food and grocery markets (revenue): $330 billion

Global rank: 11

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A hot air balloon floats past people watching the sunrise at the Sun pyramids of Teotihuacan outside Mexico City.

Mexico

Spending per person: $1,081

Food and grocery markets (revenue): $200 billion

Global rank: 12

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A view of the city skyline from the Zhongfu Building at night in Beijing.

China

Spending per person: $722

Food and grocery markets (revenue): $980 billion

Global rank: 13

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An aerial view of Indonesia's capital city of Jakarta.

Indonesia

Spending per person: $667

Food and grocery markets (revenue): $170 billion

Global rank: 14