France: Baby Food Market 2024

Baby Food Market Size in France

The French baby food market expanded notably to $X in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Baby Food Production in France

In value terms, baby food production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Food Exports

Exports from France

Baby food exports from France dropped to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -11.7% compared with 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 2019 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby food exports fell to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 2017 when exports increased by 26%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for baby food exports from France, with a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, baby food exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Algeria (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+3.5% per year) and Algeria (-0.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for food preparations for infants exports from France, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at +7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+1.2% per year) and the UK (+10.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average baby food export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 14%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Food Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of food preparations for infants, when their volume decreased by -11.8% to X tons. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby food imports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +47.5% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 41%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of baby food imports to France, together accounting for 67% of total imports. Poland, Luxembourg, Italy, Switzerland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +96.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X), Luxembourg ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest baby food suppliers to France, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +123.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average baby food import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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