Australia - Food Preparations For Infants - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingAustralia's Baby Food Export Plummets to $206 Million in 2023
Australia Baby Food Exports
In 2023, shipments abroad of food preparations for infants decreased by -32.9% to 15K tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 156% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 49K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, baby food exports reduced rapidly to $206M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 235% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $652M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Baby Food in Australia (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| China | 24.6 | 15.4 | 90.9 | 235 | 310 | 513 | 533 | 298 | 220 | 217 | 108 |
| Vietnam | 2.8 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 5.8 | 7.6 | 15.6 | 31.5 | 42.4 | 39.2 | 37.5 |
| Thailand | 0.4 | 0.3 | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 4.3 | 7.6 | 9.3 | 13.8 |
| Bangladesh | N/A | N/A | 1.2 | N/A | N/A | 1.1 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 6.2 | 7.8 | 11.1 |
| United States | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13.4 | 7.2 |
| Hong Kong | 3.8 | 5.7 | 20.1 | 40.4 | 39.3 | 18.4 | 59.6 | 40.5 | 11.8 | 9.9 | 6.8 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 9.6 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 13.3 | 29.5 | 16.0 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 6.3 |
| South Korea | 9.5 | 5.6 | 7.8 | 6.4 | 2.8 | 6.5 | 4.0 | 12.4 | 2.5 | 4.9 | 2.8 |
| Others | 8.4 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 9.3 | 14.9 | 16.0 | 12.1 |
| Total | 59.0 | 39.9 | 134 | 295 | 370 | 566 | 652 | 413 | 313 | 325 | 206 |
Exports by Country
China (7.1K tons) was the main destination for baby food exports from Australia, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, baby food exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (2.5K tons), threefold. Bangladesh (1.6K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+26.6% per year) and Bangladesh (+27.8% per year).
In value terms, China ($108M) remains the key foreign market for food preparations for infants exports from Australia, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($38M), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 6.7% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to +16.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+29.7% per year) and Thailand (+44.4% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the baby food price amounted to $13,729 per ton (FOB, Australia), dropping by -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $14,533 per ton in 2022, and then fell in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($20,623 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($6,837 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the baby food market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10861070 - Food preparations for infants, p.r.s. (excluding homogenised composite food preparations)
Country coverage:
- Australia
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
