Northern America: Baby Food Market 2024

Baby Food Market Size in Northern America

In 2021, the North American baby food market decreased by -0.2% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +50.2% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Baby Food Production in Northern America

In value terms, baby food production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +44.9% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 20%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Baby Food Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, overseas shipments of food preparations for infants decreased by -11.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2.6%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby food exports fell to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -25.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2021. Canada (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to baby food exports from the United States stood at -3.2%. Canada (-1.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest baby food supplier in Northern America, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

In the United States, baby food exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, waning by -3.2% against the previous year. Export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, baby food export price decreased by -11.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 44%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.2%).

Baby Food Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, purchases abroad of food preparations for infants increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 154%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, baby food imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% 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 +55.0% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 31%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons) and the United States (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total imports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +33.3%).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported food preparations for infants in Northern America, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

In Canada, baby food imports increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 273%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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