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3. US Dental Trade Opportunitiesin India Presented by:
Arun Nayyar DMD
President & CEO
A N O V I International
5. Arun Nayyar BDS, DMD, MS, Cert Fixed Pros Private Practice – Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Principal Research Scientist
Dental Technology Center @ GaTech
Director of Fixed Prosthodontics MCG School of Dentistry, Augusta, Ga-retired
7. Understanding India India is a multifaceted nation
Regions are as diverse as countries of Europe.
People and Workers
The United States of India
8. Destination India IT
is
rapidly increasing
India’s
global economic presence
9. India’s rising economic profile 2007
Per capita $797 ( 1 : 8 )
9.4% growth in GDP
2nd only to China
$830 Billion GDP in 2007
10. India: Fastest Growing Free Market Democracy in the world
12. Talent Pool – our future customers3.2 million new graduates per annum
16. Dental offices in India
17. USA : India 1 : 8 purchasing power
$1 in USA = $8 in India
ROI is <15%
18. Understanding the Indian Dental Business Patient Pool Population >1 Billion
democratic nation
fee for service practices
<80% illiterate
If 4 % are middle class
=> 40 Million potential patients
19. Dentist in Private Practice - Annual Gross 1 : 8
City: Large Small
Estab.Practice $100-170K $60-80K
Young $ 30-40K $16-22K
New grad $ 12-24K $ 8-15K
20. Dentist – Gross annual income1:8
Large town $100,000
Small town $ 60,000
21. Dental Assistant Salary* – 1:8 Large town $3,400
Small town $2,600
22. Dental Fees ( city size ) 1:8 Small Large
Composite $16 $50
PFM crown (np) $40 $150
Veneer $160 $300
Extraction $5 $15
23. Dental Lab Fees 1:8
PFM crown (np) $20 - $40
Veneer $35 - $70
Denture $20 - $35
24. Dental Business in India Current market > US $60 million
Germany, France, Japan, Taiwan and Korea dominate the market
Major presence Dentsply and 3M
Very price sensitive market
< 15% profit
25. 200,000+ dentists by 2013 100 % market growth potential
Very Price sensitive market
Buying power is 1:8
Corporate profit margin 10 -15%
40million potential patients
Do not expect immediate returns
Educate the dentist and consumer
26. US dental presenceComments from Dental Dealers Very little US dental presence
US sell via small dealers, inconsistent
Little customer support
Reluctant to work with Indian vendors
Do not understand India market
1: 8 price sensitive
27. “ INDIAN DENTISTS PREFER TO USE AMERICAN DENTAL PRODUCTS “ Read US English publications
Internet access to US dental magazines
American dental books in standard curriculum
28. How can a small US company access the Indian dental market? Hire a Consultant, understand the market
Partner with established Indian companies
Meet wth Indian Trade Visitors
Indian Dentists visiting US
29. Profile of Indian Dental Companies Most are small traders
There are 8 -10 well established Co.
Each city has 1 or 2 major vendors
They all sell what is available
30. Doing business in India1 : 8
Pricing for the local economy
Support products with good marketing
Support International and Domestic speakers
31. Long term ROI Imports duty is 40%
Joint venture with 51:49 equity partner
Establish local packing facility
Import knock down , assemble locally
Plan to manufacture locally
32. Major Cities Major cities:
Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore
Many 2nd level cities with great demand
33. Establish an Office Location - Delhi or Mumbai
$2500 month for office space
$5000 month for sales force
$1000 - $5000 for marketing
34. Grey market Because of special pricing – always an issue
Pack for local market,
copy the drug industry – change name , same product
Control volume sales
Work with known vendors
Establish your own sales force
35. Is money safe? Democratic country
Established legal system
International banks
Full $$ conversion
Free currency flow
36. Great Preference for US Products Endo, Prosthetic, Restorative and Implants
Composite, Impression materials
Cement systems
Ceramic and Resin Lab products
Lab and clinic products
Dental Chairs, Units
37. MY Strategy Establish an AMERICAN trading group
Share costs , Hire a Consultant
Open a trade office in India
Send US opinion leaders to lecture
Showcase products at trade shows
Advertise aggressively
40. Thank youQuestions Please