France Delta Robots Market by Axis Type (Double Axis, Three Axis, Four Axis, Five Axis, and Six Axis), by Payload Capacity (Up to 3 Kilogram, 3.1 to 8 Kilogram, 8.1 to 15 Kilogram, and More than 15 Kilogram), by Version Environment (Standard and Hygiene), by Application (Assembly, Pick & Place, Material Handling, Palletizing/Packaging, and Others), by Industry Vertical (Electronics, Cosmetics, Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, and Others) – Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023–2030

France Delta Robots Market

Industry:  ICT & Media | Publish Date: Oct 2023 | No of Pages:  75 | No. Tables:  59 | No. Figures:  28

Market Definition

France Delta Robots Market was valued at USD 42.92 million in 2022, and is predicted to reach USD 103.31 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 10.67% from 2023 to 2030. Delta or parallel robots are highly specialized robotic systems characterized by their unique mechanical structure and exceptional precision. These robots have three or more arms connected to a common base, forming a parallel mechanism that gives exceptional precision and structural stability.

Delta robots are renowned for their remarkable speed, agility, and accuracy, making them ideal for a wide range of high-speed, precision applications in manufacturing, electronics, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and others.

The design of delta robots allows them to move with incredible precision in all three dimensions, such as assembly lines, pick-and-place operations, and intricate manufacturing processes. Making them particularly well-suited for tasks involving pick and place, assembly, packaging, and material handling.

Their parallel kinematic structure, a robotic system design where multiple limbs work parallel to control end-effector motion, enabling precise coordination and control, provides superior rigidity and stability, ensuring consistent and reliable performance. Depending on their specific configuration, they can handle various payloads, ranging from lightweight items to heavier components.

Thus, delta robots are a class of robotic systems renowned for their speed, precision, and versatility. Their unique parallel structure, including rigidity, speed, and stability, makes them a preferred choice for various high-speed automation tasks across multiple industries, contributing to increased efficiency and precision in modern manufacturing and assembly processes.

France's Expanding Packaged Food Market Drives Demand for Delta Robots

France, renowned for having the world's fifth-largest packaged food market, is poised for substantial growth in the coming years. Projections indicate that by 2026, retail sales in this sector are expected to surge to an impressive USD 141 billion, reflecting a remarkable 11.5% increase equivalent to USD 13.2 billion compared to 2022 figures. This robust expansion underscores the escalating demand for delta robots within the nation's food industry.

These robots are becoming increasingly crucial in addressing the burgeoning requirements for efficient production and precision packaging, given the sector's increasing significance and the need to meet evolving consumer demands effectively.

 

Government Investment Driving Manufacturing and Technological Advancements in the Electronic Industry

The rising focus of government investment in the manufacturing of the electronic industry aims to increase production capacity and stimulate technological advancements in this sector. For instance, in July 2022, as part of the France 2030 investment plan, the French government unveiled its electronics strategy to enhance domestic technologies and production facilities' growth significantly.

A substantial budget exceeding $ 5.33 billion has been allocated within the France 2030 plan to foster the advancement and industrialization of electronic technologies. The nation is committed to bolstering expanding production capabilities and adopting innovative technologies, supporting innovation and exploratory research in electronics manufacturing.

 

Hindrance to Market Growth: Absence of Multinational Companies in the France

The lack of multinational companies operating within the country acts as a hindrance to market growth. There is a persistent need to attract investments from global industry leaders to foster the expansion of its automation sector and capitalize on the advantages of advanced automation technologies delta, including robots.

Integration of Advanced Technologies to Enhance Precision Represents a Significant Opportunity for the Market

Integrating advanced technologies, such as computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance precision represents a significant opportunity for the delta robot market. These cutting-edge technologies enable delta robots to operate more accurately and efficiently, opening up new avenues for applications across various industries.

The integration of computer vision and AI not only enhances precision but also improves overall productivity and reduces errors in manufacturing processes. This can result in cost savings, higher product quality, and increased competitiveness for businesses that leverage delta robots with these advanced technologies. As industries continue to embrace automation and demand higher precision and flexibility, the delta robot market is poised to benefit significantly from the opportunities created by integrating computer vision and AI.

 

Competitive Landscape 

The France Delta Robots industry includes several market players such as ABB Ltd., Fanuc Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, FESTO, Weiss GmbH, Omron Corporation, IGUS GmbH, Cama Group, and KUKA AG.

KEY BENEFITS
  • The France Delta Robots market report provides a quantitative analysis of the current market and estimations through 2023-2030 that assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities to capitalize on.

  • The study comprises a deep dive analysis of the market trend including the current and future trends for depicting the prevalent investment pockets in the market.

  • The information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the market is provided in the report.

  • The competitive analysis of the market players along with their market share in the France Delta Robots market.

  • The SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces model are elaborated in the study.

  • Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of the stakeholders’ roles.

FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET KEY SEGMENTS

By Axis Type

  • Double Axis

  • Three Axis

  • Four Axis

  • Five Axis

  • Six Axis

By Payload Capacity

  • Upto 3 Kilogram

  • 3.1 to 8 Kilogram

  • 8.1 to 15 Kilogram

  • More than 15 Kilogram

By Version Environment

  • Standard 

  • Hygiene

By Application

  • Assembly

  • Pick & Place

  • Material Handling

  • Palletizing/ Packaging

    • Primary

    • Secondary

  • Others

By Industry Vertical

  • Electronics

  • Cosmetics

  • Food & Beverages

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Others

REPORT SCOPE AND SEGMENTATION:

Parameters

Details

Market Size in 2022

USD 42.92 Million

Market Volume in 2022

1508 Units

Revenue Forecast in 2030

USD 103.31 Million

Growth Rate

CAGR of 10.67% from 2023 to 2030

Analysis Period

2022–2030

Base Year Considered

2022

Forecast Period

2023–2030

Market Size Estimation

Million (USD)

Growth Factors

The rising government initiatives.

The demand for delta robots in food industry.

Companies Profiled

10

Market Share

Available for 10 companies

Customization Scope

Free customization (equivalent up to 80 working hours of analysts) after purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional, and segment scope.

Pricing and Purchase Options

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1      INTRODUCTION

           1.1      REPORT DESCRIPTION

           1.2      RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

                         1.2.1      SECONDARY RESEARCH

                         1.2.2      DATA ANALYSIS FRAMEWORK

                         1.2.3      MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION

                         1.2.4      FORECASTING

                         1.2.5      PRIMARY RESEARCH AND DATA VALIDATION

2       FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET BY AXIS TYPE

           2.1      OVERVIEW

           2.2      DOUBLE AXIS MARKET

           2.3      THREE AXIS MARKET

           2.4      FOUR AXIS MARKET

           2.5      FIVE AXIS MARKET

           2.6      SIX AXIS MARKET

3       FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET BY PAYLOAD CAPACITY

           3.1      OVERVIEW

           3.2      UPTO 3 KILOGRAM MARKET

           3.3      3.1 TO 8 KILOGRAM MARKET

           3.4      8.1 TO 15 KILOGRAM MARKET

           3.5      MORE THAN 15 KILOGRAM MARKET

4       FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET BY VERSION ENVIRONMENT

           4.1      OVERVIEW

           4.2      STANDARD MARKET

           4.3      HYGIENE MARKET

5       FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET BY APPLICATION

           5.1      OVERVIEW

           5.2      ASSEMBLY MARKET

           5.3      PICK AND PLACE MARKET

           5.4      MATERIAL HANDLING MARKET

           5.5      PALLETIZING/PACKAGING MARKET

                         5.5.1      PRIMARY

                         5.5.2      SECONDARY

           5.6      OTHERS MARKET

6       FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET BY INDUSTRY VERTICAL

           6.1      OVERVIEW

           6.2      ELECTRONICS MARKET

           6.3      COSMETICS MARKET

           6.4      FOOD AND BEVERAGES MARKET

           6.5      PHARMACEUTICALS MARKET

           6.6      OTHERS MARKET

7      COMPANY PROFILES

           7.1   ABB LTD.

                         7.1.1   COMPANY OVERVIEW

                         7.1.2   COMPANY SNAPSHOT

                         7.1.3   OPERATING BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.1.4   PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

                         7.1.5   BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

                         7.1.6   BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.1.7   GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS

                         7.1.8   KEY STRATEGIC MOVES AND DEVELOPMENT

                         7.1.9   PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

           7.2   FANUC CORPORATION

                         7.2.1   COMPANY OVERVIEW

                         7.2.2   COMPANY SNAPSHOT

                         7.2.3   OPERATING BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.2.4   PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

                         7.2.5   BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

                         7.2.6   BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.2.7   GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS

                         7.2.8   KEY STRATEGIC MOVES AND DEVELOPMENT

                         7.2.9   PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

           7.3   KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

                         7.3.1   COMPANY OVERVIEW

                         7.3.2   COMPANY SNAPSHOT

                         7.3.3   OPERATING BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.3.4   PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

                         7.3.5   BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

                         7.3.6   BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.3.7   GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS

                         7.3.8   KEY STRATEGIC MOVES AND DEVELOPMENT

                         7.3.9   PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

           7.4   YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION

                         7.4.1   COMPANY OVERVIEW

                         7.4.2   COMPANY SNAPSHOT

                         7.4.3   OPERATING BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.4.4   PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

                         7.4.5   BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

                         7.4.6   BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.4.7   GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS

                         7.4.8   KEY STRATEGIC MOVES AND DEVELOPMENT

                         7.4.9   PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

           7.5   FESTO

                         7.5.1   COMPANY OVERVIEW

                         7.5.2   COMPANY SNAPSHOT

                         7.5.3   OPERATING BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.5.4   PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

                         7.5.5   BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

                         7.5.6   BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.5.7   GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS

                         7.5.8   KEY STRATEGIC MOVES AND DEVELOPMENT

                         7.5.9   PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

           7.6   WEISS GMBH

                         7.6.1   COMPANY OVERVIEW

                         7.6.2   COMPANY SNAPSHOT

                         7.6.3   OPERATING BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.6.4   PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

                         7.6.5   BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

                         7.6.6   BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.6.7   GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS

                         7.6.8   KEY STRATEGIC MOVES AND DEVELOPMENT

                         7.6.9   PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

           7.7   OMRON CORPORATION

                         7.7.1   COMPANY OVERVIEW

                         7.7.2   COMPANY SNAPSHOT

                         7.7.3   OPERATING BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.7.4   PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

                         7.7.5   BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

                         7.7.6   BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.7.7   GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS

                         7.7.8   KEY STRATEGIC MOVES AND DEVELOPMENT

                         7.7.9   PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

           7.8   IGUS GMBH

                         7.8.1   COMPANY OVERVIEW

                         7.8.2   COMPANY SNAPSHOT

                         7.8.3   OPERATING BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.8.4   PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

                         7.8.5   BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

                         7.8.6   BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.8.7   GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS

                         7.8.8   KEY STRATEGIC MOVES AND DEVELOPMENT

                         7.8.9   PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

           7.9   CAMA GROUP

                         7.9.1   COMPANY OVERVIEW

                         7.9.2   COMPANY SNAPSHOT

                         7.9.3   OPERATING BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.9.4   PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

                         7.9.5   BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

                         7.9.6   BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.9.7   GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS

                         7.9.8   KEY STRATEGIC MOVES AND DEVELOPMENT

                         7.9.9   PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

           7.10   KUKA AG

                         7.10.1   COMPANY OVERVIEW

                         7.10.2   COMPANY SNAPSHOT

                         7.10.3   OPERATING BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.10.4   PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

                         7.10.5   BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

                         7.10.6   BUSINESS SEGMENTS

                         7.10.7   GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS

                         7.10.8   KEY STRATEGIC MOVES AND DEVELOPMENT

                         7.10.9   PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1. MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY: BOTTOM-UP APPROACH

TABLE 2. SECONDARY DATA SOURCES

TABLE 3. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VALUE, BY AXIS TYPE, 2022-2030, MILLION USD

TABLE 4. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VOLUME, BY AXIS TYPE, 2022-2030, UNITS

TABLE 5. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VALUE, BY PAYLOAD CAPACITY, 2022-2030, MILLION USD

TABLE 6. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VOLUME, BY PAYLOAD CAPACITY, 2022-2030, UNITS

TABLE 7. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VALUE, BY VERSION ENVIRONMENT, 2022-2030, MILLION USD

TABLE 8. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VOLUME, BY VERSION ENVIRONMENT, 2022-2030, UNITS

TABLE 9. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2030, MILLION USD

TABLE 10. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VOLUME, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2030, UNITS

TABLE 11. FRANCE PALLETIZING/ PACKAGING MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2030, MILLION USD

TABLE 12. FRANCE PALLETIZING/ PACKAGING MARKET VOLUME, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2030, UNITS

TABLE 13. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VALUE, BY INDUSTRY VERTICALS, 2022-2030, MILLION USD

TABLE 14. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VOLUME, BY INDUSTRY VERTICALS, 2022-2030, UNITS

TABLE 15. KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT

TABLE 16. KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.: OPERATING SEGMENTS

TABLE 17. KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

TABLE 18. KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.: BUSINESS SEGMENT

TABLE 19. KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.: GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT

TABLE 20. KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.: KEY STRATEGIC MOVES & DEVELOPMENTS

TABLE 21. IGUS GMBH: COMPANY SNAPSHOT

TABLE 22. IGUS GMBH: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

TABLE 23. IGUS GMBH: KEY STRATEGIC MOVES & DEVELOPMENTS

TABLE 24. KUKA AG: COMPANY SNAPSHOT

TABLE 25. KUKA AG: OPERATING SEGMENTS

TABLE 26. KUKA AG: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

TABLE 27. KUKA AG: BUSINESS SEGMENT

TABLE 28. KUKA AG: GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT

TABLE 29. KUKA AG: KEY STRATEGIC MOVES & DEVELOPMENTS

TABLE 30. ABB LTD.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT

TABLE 31. ABB LTD.: OPERATING SEGMENTS

TABLE 32. ABB LTD.: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

TABLE 33. ABB LTD.: BUSINESS SEGMENT

TABLE 34. ABB LTD.: GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT

TABLE 35. ABB LTD.: KEY STRATEGIC MOVES & DEVELOPMENTS

TABLE 36. YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT

TABLE 37. YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION: OPERATING SEGMENTS

TABLE 38. YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

TABLE 39. YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION: BUSINESS SEGMENT

TABLE 40. YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION: GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT

TABLE 41. YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION: KEY STRATEGIC MOVES & DEVELOPMENTS

TABLE 42. FANUC CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT

TABLE 43. FANUC CORPORATION: OPERATING SEGMENTS

TABLE 44. FANUC CORPORATION: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

TABLE 45. FANUC CORPORATION: BUSINESS SEGMENT

TABLE 46. FANUC CORPORATION: GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT

TABLE 47. FANUC CORPORATION: KEY STRATEGIC MOVES & DEVELOPMENTS

TABLE 48. OMRON CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT

TABLE 49. OMRON CORPORATION: OPERATING SEGMENTS

TABLE 50. OMRON CORPORATION: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

TABLE 51. OMRON CORPORATION: BUSINESS SEGMENT

TABLE 52. OMRON CORPORATION: GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT

TABLE 53. OMRON CORPORATION: KEY STRATEGIC MOVES & DEVELOPMENTS

TABLE 54. FESTO: COMPANY SNAPSHOT

TABLE 55. FESTO: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

TABLE 56. CAMA GROUP: COMPANY SNAPSHOT

TABLE 57. CAMA GROUP: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

TABLE 58. WEISS GMBH: COMPANY SNAPSHOT

TABLE 59. WEISS GMBH: PRODUCT PORTFOLI

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VALUE, BY AXIS TYPE, 2022-2030, MILLION USD

FIGURE 2. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VOLUME, BY AXIS TYPE, 2022-2030, UNITS

FIGURE 3. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VALUE, BY PAYLOAD CAPACITY, 2022-2030, MILLION USD

FIGURE 4. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VOLUME, BY PAYLOAD CAPACITY, 2022-2030, UNITS

FIGURE 5. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VALUE, BY VERSION ENVIRONMENT, 2022-2030, MILLION USD

FIGURE 6. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VOLUME, BY VERSION ENVIRONMENT, 2022-2030, UNITS

FIGURE 7. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2030, MILLION USD

FIGURE 8. FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VOLUME, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2030, UNITS

FIGURE 9. FRANCE PALLETIZING/ PACKAGING MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2030, MILLION USD

FIGURE 10.  FRANCE PALLETIZING/ PACKAGING MARKET VOLUME, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2030, UNITS

FIGURE 11.  FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VALUE, BY INDUSTRY VERTICALS, 2022-2030, MILLION USD

FIGURE 12.  FRANCE DELTA ROBOTS MARKET VOLUME, BY INDUSTRY VERTICALS, 2022-2030, UNITS

FIGURE 13.  KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.: NET SALES, 2020-2022 ($MILLION)

FIGURE 14.  KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.: PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

FIGURE 15.  IGUS GMBH: PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

FIGURE 16.  KUKA AG: NET SALES, 2020-2022 ($MILLION)

FIGURE 17.  KUKA AG: PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

FIGURE 18.  ABB LTD.: NET SALES, 2020-2022 ($MILLION)

FIGURE 19.  ABB LTD.: PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

FIGURE 20.  YASAKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION: NET SALES, 2020-2022 ($MILLION)

FIGURE 21.  YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION: PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

FIGURE 22.  FANUC CORPORATION: NET SALES, 2020-2022 ($MILLION)

FIGURE 23.  FANUC CORPORATION: PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

FIGURE 24.  OMRON CORPORATION: NET SALES, 2020-2022 ($MILLION)

FIGURE 25.  OMRON CORPORATION: PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

FIGURE 26.  FESTO: PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

FIGURE 27.  CAMA GROUP: PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITORS

FIGURE 28.  WEISS GMBH: PRIMARY MARKET COMPETITOR

KEY PLAYERS

  • ABB Ltd.

  • Fanuc Corporation

  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.

  • Yaskawa Electric Corporation

  • FESTO

  • Weiss GmbH

  • Omron Corporation

  • IGUS GmbH

  • Cama Group

  • KUKA AG


Frequently Asked Questions
What will be the worth of France Delta Robots market by the end of 2030

According to the report published by the Next Move Consulting, the France Delta Robots market business is expected to hit at $103.31 million (USD) by 2030.

What are the leading companies in the France Delta Robots market?

The France Delta Robots industry includes several market players such as ABB Ltd., Fanuc Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, FESTO, Weiss GmbH, Omron Corporation, IGUS GmbH, Cama Group, and KUKA AG.

What are the market segmentations and scope of the study for the France Delta Robots industry?

The France Delta Robots market share is segmented on the basis of axis type, payload capacity, version environment, application, and industry vertical.

What factors are driving the growth of the Delta Robots market in France?

The expansion of France's Delta Robots market is driven by the rising government investments, demand for delta robots in food industry, and continuous technological advancements.

What is limiting the growth of the France Delta Robots market?

The lack of multinational companies operating within the country acts as a hindrance to market growth.