Israel Baby Food - Market Assessment and Forecasts to 2029

Israel Baby Food - Market Assessment and Forecasts to 2029


Summary

The number of live births in Israel declined by 2.6% during 2017-23, reaching 178,958 in 2023. This resulted in a baby population of 545,358 in 2023. The GDP of Israel grew by 2.4% in 2023, due to recovering economic conditions, while consumer price inflation stood at 3.5%. Overall sales in value terms grew in recent years with the sector registering a CAGR of 2.4% during 2017-23. In volume terms, sales increased marginally in 2023 registering a CAGR of 0.6% during 2017-23. Baby milks remained the largest category in value terms with over 50% of the baby food sector, followed by baby wet meals & others. Nestlé and Abbott Laboratories were the top two companies in 2023. Hypermarkets & supermarkets remained the leading distribution channel, accounting for over 45% of overall value sales in 2023. GlobalData estimates that the number of live births will decrease over the forecast period in Israel. The market for baby food in the country is expected to increase in value terms during 2023-29, registering a CAGR of 2.1%.

Key Highlights
  • Value sales of baby milks grew from ILS508.7 million ($141.3 million) in 2017 to ILS572.5 million ($155.2 million) in 2023, registering a CAGR of 2% during this period.
  • Volumes of baby cereals & dry meals decreased from 1.66 million kg in 2017 to 1.63 million kg in 2023, falling at a negative CAGR of 0.2%.
  • Value sales of baby wet meals & others rose from ILS240.6 million ($66.8 million) in 2017 to ILS302.4 billion ($82 million) in 2023, at a CAGR of 3.9%.
  • During 2017-23, PCC of baby finger food increased by 1.6%.
Scope

This report brings together multiple data sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the baby food sector in Israel, as part of GlobalData’s global coverage of the sector. It includes an analysis of the following -
  • Market environment: The report provides a comparative analysis of the value and volume shares of Israel against the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and global baby food sectors. Additionally, the per capita consumption (PCC)* of and per capita expenditure (PCE)* on baby food in Israel are compared at regional and global levels.
  • Background: Provides an overview of births, consumer trends, sociodemographic trends, working women population, and regulations in the Israeli baby food sector.
  • Category coverage and competitive landscape: The report offers an overview of growth at a sector level and provides an analysis of four categories: baby milks, baby cereals & dry meals, baby wet meals & others, and baby finger food. These categories are analyzed by value, volume, and CAGR for the 2017-29 period. The analysis also includes the PCC of and PCE on baby food in Israel, by category. The report provides an analysis of leading manufacturers and brands in the Israeli baby food sector in 2023 and their market shares in each category.
  • Production and trade: The report provides an analysis of imports and exports in the Israeli baby food sector.
  • Distribution channel: Provides analysis on the leading distribution channels at both sector and category level in 2023.
  • Economic background: The report also provides an outlook on macroeconomic indicators in Israel, with a snapshot of the economy and labor market.
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  • Investigates which categories are performing the best and how this is changing market dynamics.


  • Report Scope
  • Executive Summary
  • Market Environment
    • Value and Volume Growth Analysis by Region
    • Growth Analysis of Israel Compared with Other Leading Countries in MEA
    • PCC and PCE in Israel Compared with Global and MEA Markets
  • Background
    • Births - Live Birth Rates
    • Births - Live Births by Region
    • The Consumer
    • Sociodemographic Trends
    • Working Women
    • Parental Leave - Legislation
    • Breastfeeding Trends - Promotion
    • Breastfeeding Trends - Prevalence
    • Regulations
  • Overview
    • Israel Baby Food Sector Snapshot
    • Market Size Analysis
    • Manufacturer Shares
  • Category Analysis
    • Baby Milks
      • Market Size Analysis - Category: Baby Milks
      • Baby Milks: Per Capita Trends
      • Baby Milks: Per Capita Trends by Age Group
      • Baby Milks: Segmentation
      • Baby Milks: Manufacturers & Brands
    • Baby Cereals & Dry Meals
      • Market Size Analysis - Category: Baby Cereals & Dry Meals
      • Baby Cereals & Dry Meals: Per Capita Trends
      • Baby Cereals & Dry Meals: Segmentation
      • Baby Cereals & Dry Meals: Manufacturers & Brands
    • Baby Wet Meals & Others
      • Market Size Analysis - Category: Baby Wet Meals & Others
      • Baby Wet Meals & Others: Per Capita Trends
      • Baby Wet Meals & Others: Segmentation
      • Baby Wet Meals & Others: Manufacturers & Brands
    • Baby Finger Food
      • Market Size Analysis - Category: Baby Finger Food
      • Baby Finger Food: Per Capita Trends
      • Baby Finger Food: Segmentation
      • Baby Finger Food: Manufacturers & Brands
  • Production and Trade
    • Imports
    • Exports
    • Production
  • Distribution
    • Channel Share Analysis
    • Baby Food Retailing
  • Economic Background
    • GDP Growth and Inflation
  • Prospects and Forecasts
    • Future Trends
  • Appendix
    • Baby Population: A decline of 5.3% is expected during 2023-29
    • Sector Value: In 2023, the market's value sales amounted to $287.8 million
    • Sector Value: In constant price terms, sales increased by 3.3% during 2017-23
    • Sector Volume: Baby food consumption amounted to 13.19 million kg in 2023
    • PCE: Expenditure per baby aged 0-36 months stood at $527.7 in 2023
    • PCE: Spending in real terms rose by 3% during 2017-23
    • PCC: Intake per baby aged 0-3 years was 24.2kg in 2023
    • Baby Milks: First-stage milk accounted for 35.5% of volume sales in 2023
    • Value Forecasts: During 2023-29, market's overall value set to increase by 8.8%
    • Value Forecasts: In constant prices, sales will fall by 0.5% during 2023-29
    • Volume Forecasts: Baby food consumption will total 13.15 million kg in 2029
    • Per Capita Forecasts: PCE set to reach $606.5 per baby in 2029
    • Per Capita Forecasts: PCE anticipated to increase by 5.1% during 2023-29
    • Per Capita Forecasts: Intake per baby aged 0-3 years set to be 25.5kg in 2029
    • Exchange Rates (LCU per $)
    • Store Checks: Baby wet meals & others made up largest share of SKUs
  • Definitions
    • Definitions - Category
    • Definitions - Terminology
  • Methodology

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