Switzerland Baby Food Market Assessment and Forecasts to 2029

Switzerland Baby Food Market Assessment and Forecasts to 2029

Summary

The number of live births in Switzerland declined by 7.7% during 2017-23, reaching 79,000 in 2023. This resulted in a baby population of 251,000 in 2023. The GDP of Switzerland grew by 0.7% in 2023, due to tighter economic conditions, while consumer price inflation stood at 2.2%. 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 0.7% during 2017-23. Baby milks remained the largest category in value terms with over 50% of the baby food sector, followed by baby cereals & dry meals. Nestlé and Danone were the top two companies in 2023. Hypermarkets & supermarkets remained the leading distribution channel, accounting for over 65% of overall value sales in 2022. GlobalData estimates that the number of live births will decrease over the forecast period in Switzerland. The market for baby food in the country is expected to increase in value terms during 2023-29, registering a CAGR of 1.8%.

Key Highlights

Value sales of baby milks grew from CHF56.1 million ($57 million) in 2017 to CHF65.9 million ($69.8 million) in 2023, registering a CAGR of 2.7% during this period.
Volumes of baby cereals & dry meals increased from 1.13 million kg in 2017 to 1.17 million kg in 2023, at a CAGR of 0.6%.
Value sales of baby wet meals & other rose from CHF18.8 million ($19.1 million) in 2017 to CHF21.2 million ($22.5 million) in 2023, at a CAGR of 2.1%.
During 2017-23, PCC of baby finger food increased by 2.7%.
During 2017-23, PCC of baby drinks increased by 4.7%.

Scope

This report brings together multiple data sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the baby food sector in Switzerland, 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 Switzerland against the Western European and global baby food sectors. Additionally, the per capita consumption (PCC)* of and per capita expenditure (PCE)* on baby food in Switzerland are compared at regional and global levels.
Background: Provides an overview of births, consumer trends, socio-demographic trends, working women population, and regulations in the Swiss baby food sector.
Category coverage and competitive landscape: The report offers an overview of growth at a sector level and provides an analysis of five categories: baby milks, baby cereals & dry meals, baby wet meals & other, baby finger food, and baby drinks. 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 Switzerland, by category. The report provides an analysis of leading manufacturers and brands in the Swiss 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 Swiss 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 Switzerland, with a detailed summary of the economy and labor market.

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