U.S.: Baby Food Market 2024

Baby Food Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. baby food market stood at $X in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 +52.0% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Baby Food Production in the U.S.

In value terms, baby food production fell modestly to $X in 2021. In general, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +47.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Baby Food Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, overseas shipments of food preparations for infants decreased by -13% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baby food exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 -26.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for baby food exports from the United States, with a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, baby food exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Dominican Republic (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+5.2% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for food preparations for infants exports from the United States, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 4.4% share of total exports. It was followed by the Dominican Republic, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada amounted to +6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+9.1% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+6.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average baby food export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -2.4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% 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 -10.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Trinidad and Tobago (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Food Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, purchases abroad of food preparations for infants increased by 58% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 219% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, baby food imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest baby food supplier to the United States, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, baby food imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ireland (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Chile (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico amounted to +641.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+125.3% per year) and Chile (+2.3% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of food preparations for infants to the United States, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ireland ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico totaled +1,109.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+126.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+22.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average baby food import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, baby food import price decreased by -21.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 35%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+63.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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