EU: Baby Food Market 2024

Baby Food Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU baby food market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Baby Food Production in the EU

In value terms, baby food production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Food Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of food preparations for infants was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby food exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the main exporters of food preparations for infants in the European Union, together creating X% of total exports. Ireland (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Germany (X%), Spain (X%) and Poland (X%). Denmark (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest baby food supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ireland, with a X% share.

In the Netherlands, baby food exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (X% per year) and Ireland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Food Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of food preparations for infants were imported in the European Union; surging by X% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby food imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Spain (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Sweden (X tons), Greece (X tons), Austria (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest baby food importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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