The Baby Food Sector in Taiwan, 2018
January 2019
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About the Report
About the Report
The Baby Food Sector in Taiwan, 2018
Summary
"The Baby Food Sector in Taiwan, 2018", is an analytical report by GlobalData which provides extensive and highly detailed current and future market trends in the Taiwan market.
Western foods are now commonly found on supermarket shelves, and imported foods account for the majority of baby food brands in Taiwan. Although many mothers feed their babies home-made food, demand for commercially prepared baby foods is rising due to their convenience. According to major hypermarket RT-Mart, organic vegetable sales were 30% higher in November 2014 than in November 2013. These trends are likely to have a positive impact on the sales of organic baby food too.
What else does this report offer?
- Consumption data based upon a unique combination of industry research, fieldwork, market sizing work and our in-house expertise to offer extensive data about the trends and dynamics affecting the industry.
- Detailed profile of the companies operating and new companies considering entry in the industry along with their key focus product sectors.
- Market profile of the various product sectors with the key features & developments, segmentation, per capita trends and the various manufacturers & brands.
- Overview of baby food retailing with a mention of the major retailers in the country along with the distribution channel.
- Future projections considering various trends which are likely to affect the industry.
Scope
- In per capita terms, consumption of baby milks has fallen steeply, by 11.3% since 2011, ending 2017. This is largely due to higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding up to 2013, coupled with concerns about product safety.
- The baby milk market in Taiwan consists almost entirely of powder products. All the products were packaged in cans, tubs, and sachets.
- The cereals category is comprised of rice-based, wheat-based, and oatmeal-based cereals, with the latter being particularly popular. These cereals are reconstituted with milk or water.
- Over half of cereals are sold in boxes, although tubs are increasingly popular. A number of cans are also available.
- The meals category comprises of wet meals, with sweet varieties thought to be slightly more widely consumed by Taiwanese babies than savory meals.
- The baby drinks category is comprised almost entirely of fruit juices, although some mineral water brands have also been identified in previous years. Apple is the most popular flavor. Most drinks are sold in bottles, but a few cartons are available.
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- Investigates which categories are performing the best and how this is changing market dynamics.
Products
Products
Demand, driver, Baby Food, Baby Milk, Baby Cereals & Snacks, Baby Drinks, birth, mother, breastfeeding, infant, food retail, Taiwan
Companies
Nestle Taiwan Ltd
Standard Foods Corporation
Mead Johnson Nutrition (Taiwan) Ltd
Abbott Laboratories Services Corp
Taiwan Branch
Hipp
Want Want
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
Executive Summary
Definitions
Background to the Market
Birth
The Consumer
Socio-Demographic Trends
Working Women
Breastfeeding Trends
Regulations
Overview
Overview
Manufacturers Shares
Category Analysis
Baby Milks
Baby Cereals & Dry Meals
Baby Meals & Others
Baby Drinks
Production and trade
Production
Imports
Exports
Company profiles
Nestle Taiwan Ltd
Standard Foods Corporation
Mead Johnson Nutrition (Taiwan)
Abbott Laboratories Services Corp, Taiwan Branch
Other Manufacturers
Distribution
Baby Food Retailing
Distribution
Baby Food Retailing
Economic background
Economic Background
Key Macroeconomic Forecasts
Prospects and forecasts
Birth & Population Projections
Forecast Overview
Future Trend
Appendix
Additional Data Tables
Summary Methodology
About GlobalData
List of Figure
List of Figures
Figure 1: Baby Food: Sector Size, 2011-2017
Figure 2: Baby Food: Per Capita, 2011-2017
Figure 3: Baby Food: Sector Segmentation, 2017
Figure 4: Baby Food: Manufacturer Shares, Value, 2017
Figure 5: Food: Manufacturer Shares, Volume %, 2017
Figure 6: Baby Food: Manufacturer Shares by Category, % Value, 2017
Figure 7: Baby Milks: Category Trends, 2011-2017
Figure 8: Baby Milks: Per Capita Expenditure & Consumption, 2011-2017
Figure 9: Baby Milks: Per Capita Expenditure & Consumption, 2011-2017
Figure 10: Baby Milks: Sector Segmentation, Value and Volume, 2011-2017
Figure 11: Baby Cereals & Dry Meals: Category Trends, 2011-2017
Figure 12: Baby Cereals & Dry Meals: Per Capita Expenditure & Consumption, 2011-2017
Figure 13: Baby Meals & Finger Foods: Category Trends, 2011-2017
Figure 14: Baby Meals & Others: Per Capita Expenditure & Consumption, 2011-2017
Figure 15: Baby Drinks: Category Trends, 2011-2017
Figure 16: Baby Drinks: Per Capita Expenditure & Consumption, 2011-2017
Figure 17: Baby Food: Sector Size, 2017-2023
Figure 18: Baby Food: Per Capita, 2017-2023
Figure 19: Baby Food: Sector Segmentation, 2023
List of Table
List of Tables
Table 1: Birth & Population Trends, 2007-2017
Table 2: Live Births by Region, 2012-2017
Table 3: Women of Child-Bearing Age, by Age Groups, 2011-2017
Table 4: Live Births by Age Group of Mother, %, 2012-2017
Table 5: Number of Working Women, 2011-2018
Table 6: Breastfeeding Trends among Mothers who Deliver in Baby-Friendly Hospitals
Table 7: Breastfeeding Rates by Location, 2011
Table 8: Sector Size, 2017, & Growth Rates, 2011-2017
Table 9: Baby Food: Trends in Manufacturer Shares, Value & Volume, % 2012-2017
Table 10: Baby Food: Manufacturer Shares by Category, %, 2017
Table 11: Baby Milks: Category Size, 2017
Table 12: Baby Milks: Category Growth, % 2011-2017
Table 13: Baby Milks: Facings Allocation by Pack Size
Table 14: Baby Milks: Brand Price Positioning Analysis, 2018
Table 15: Baby Milks: Manufacturer Share Trends, 2012-2017
Table 16: Baby Cereals & Dry Meals: Category Size, 2017
Table 17: Baby Cereals & Dry Meals: Category Growth, % 2011-2017
Table 18: Baby Cereals: Facings Allocation by Pack Type
Table 19: Baby Cereals: Facings Allocation by Pack Size
Table 20: Baby Cereals & Dry Meals: Brand Price Positioning Analysis, 2018
Table 21: Baby Cereals & Dry Meals: Manufacturer Shares, 2012-2017
Table 22: Baby Meals & Finger Foods: Category Size, 2017
Table 23: Baby Meals & Finger Foods: Category Growth, % 2011-2017
Table 24: Baby Meals: Brand Price Positioning Analysis, 2018
Table 25: Finger Foods: Brand Price Positioning Analysis, 2018
Table 26: Baby Meals: Facings Allocation by Pack Type
Table 27: Baby Meals: Facings Allocation by Pack Size
Table 28: Finger Foods: Facings Allocation by Pack Type
Table 29: Finger Foods: Facings Allocation by Pack Size
Table 30: Baby Meals & Finger Foods: Manufacturer Shares, 2012-2017
Table 31: Baby Drinks: Category Size, 2017
Table 32: Baby Drinks: Category Growth, % 2011-2017
Table 33: Baby Drinks: Brand Price Positioning Analysis, 2018
Table 34: Baby Drinks: Manufacturer Shares, 2012-2017
Table 35: Sales of Baby Food by Outlet Type, 2012-2017
Table 36: Key Macro-Economic Indicators, 2011-2018
Table 37: Key Macroeconomic Forecasts, 2017-2023
Table 38: Birth & Population Projections, 2011-2023
Table 39: Number of Women of Childbearing Age by Age Group, 2017 & 2022
Table 40: Baby Population, Number of Babies, 2007-2023
Table 41: Baby Food: Market Value, Current Prices, 2011-2017
Table 42: Baby Food: Market Value, Constant Prices, 2011-2017
Table 43: Baby Food: Market Value, USD Million, 2011-2017
Table 44: Baby Food: Market Volume, Tons, 2011-2017
Table 45: Baby Food: Per Capita Expenditure, Current Prices, 2011-2017
Table 46: Baby Food: Per Capita Expenditure, Constant Prices, 2011-2017
Table 47: Baby Food: Per Capita Expenditure, US Dollars, 2011-2017
Table 48: Baby Food: Per Capita Consumption, Grams, 2011-2017
Table 49: Baby Milks: Category Trends, 2011-2017
Table 50: Baby Milks: Category Segmentation, Value & Volume, 2011-2017
Table 51: Baby Milks-Powder: Brand Price Analysis, 2017
Table 52: Baby Cereals & Dry Meals: Category Trends, 2011-2017
Table 53: Baby Meals & Others: Category Trends, 2011-2017
Table 54: Baby Drinks: Category Trends, 2011-2017
Table 55: Imports of Baby Food by Type, Value & Volume, 2011-2017
Table 56: Imports of Baby Milks & Cereals by Country of Origin, Value & Volume, 2014-2017
Table 57: Exports of Baby Food by Type, Value & Volume, 2011-2017
Table 58: Exports of Baby Milks & Cereals by Country of Origin, Value & Volume, 2013-2017
Table 59: Baby Food: Market Value Forecasts, Current Prices, 2017-2023
Table 60: Baby Food: Market Value Forecasts, Constant Prices, 2017-2023
Table 61: Baby Food: Market Value Forecasts, USD Million, 2017-2023
Table 62: Baby Food: Market Volume Forecasts, Tons, 2017-2023
Table 63: Baby Food: Per Capita Expenditure, Current Prices, 2017-2023
Table 64: Baby Food: Per Capita Expenditure, Constant Prices, 2017-2023
Table 65: Baby Food: Per Capita Expenditure, USD , 2017-2023
Table 66: Baby Food: Per Capita Consumption, Grams, 2017-2023
Table 67: Baby Food: Facings Allocation by Product Type
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