United Kingdom - Food Preparations For Infants - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Baby Food Price in the UK - 2023

Contents:

  1. Baby Food Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
  2. Baby Food Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
  3. Baby Food Imports in the UK
  4. Baby Food Exports in the UK

Baby Food Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022

The average baby food import price stood at $5,549 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 40% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 51%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $6,890 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($7,687 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($3,144 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Food Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average baby food export price amounted to $8,735 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, baby food export price decreased by -15.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 53%. The export price peaked at $10,293 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($11,925 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($3,311 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Food Imports in the UK

In 2022, supplies from abroad of food preparations for infants decreased by -44.3% to 39K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 72K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baby food imports contracted markedly to $216M in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $350M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Baby Food in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Ireland98.811397.283.1-5.6%
Netherlands32.456.050.141.98.9%
Germany51.369.834.218.2-29.2%
France48.848.348.517.1-29.5%
Spain19.615.311.513.2-12.3%
Italy10.39.813.011.43.4%
Poland6.39.09.111.120.8%
Others15.328.713.219.99.2%
Total283350277216-8.6%

Top Suppliers of Baby Food to the UK in 2022:

  1. Ireland (16.0K tons)
  2. Netherlands (5.4K tons)
  3. Italy (3.4K tons)
  4. Spain (3.4K tons)
  5. France (3.2K tons)
  6. Germany (2.5K tons)
  7. Poland (2.0K tons)

Baby Food Exports in the UK

For the third year in a row, the UK recorded decline in overseas shipments of food preparations for infants, which decreased by -36% to 4.1K tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a sharp setback. The smallest decline of -10.2% was in 2021.

In value terms, baby food exports contracted sharply to $36M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic shrinkage. The smallest decline of -13.4% was in 2020.

Export of Baby Food in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China55.542.727.912.4-39.3%
Ireland10.911.68.57.9-10.2%
Vietnam1.12.22.82.633.2%
United Arab Emirates3.43.82.51.2-29.3%
Nigeria1.50.81.21.0-12.6%
GhanaN/A0.20.50.9112.1%
Turkey0.40.50.50.931.0%
Hong Kong SAR3.73.20.90.7-42.6%
Czech Republic2.42.33.90.1-65.3%
Others6.77.18.68.68.7%
Total85.774.357.336.2-25.0%

Top Export Markets for Baby Food from the UK in 2022:

  1. Ireland (1185.4 tons)
  2. China (1056.0 tons)
  3. Turkey (259.1 tons)
  4. Vietnam (215.4 tons)
  5. Ghana (210.8 tons)
  6. Nigeria (202.0 tons)
  7. United Arab Emirates (190.3 tons)
  8. Hong Kong SAR (36.6 tons)
  9. Czech Republic (5.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the baby food market in the UK. 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:

  • United Kingdom

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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