EU: Baby Food Market 2024

Baby Food Market Size in the EU

In 2021, the EU baby food market decreased by -4.7% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Food Production in the EU

In value terms, baby food production dropped notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Baby Food Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of food preparations for infants exported in the European Union contracted significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -16.6% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baby food exports reduced to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the key exporters of food preparations for infants in the European Union, together constituting 48% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Ireland (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together generating a 38% share of total exports. Denmark (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +14.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest baby food supplier in the European Union, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 13% share.

In the Netherlands, baby food exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+3.8% per year) and Ireland (-1.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Food Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of food preparations for infants were imported in the European Union; with a decrease of -9% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby food imports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 21%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented roughly 72% of total imports in 2021. Sweden (X tons), Greece (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Finland (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +15.1%), 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 Poland ($X), together accounting for 41% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +13.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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