Baby food consumption in the UK is projected to decrease from 5.8 grams per capita per week in 2024 to 5.03 grams per capita per week in 2028. The year-on-year variation indicates a gradual decline, with consumption falling by approximately 3.45% between 2024 and 2025, 3.39% from 2025 to 2026, 3.51% from 2026 to 2027, and 3.64% from 2027 to 2028. Over the last two years (2022-2023), consumption also followed a downward trend. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the forecast period (2024-2028) is around -3.50%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential market shifts towards more organic and eco-friendly baby food options.
- Impact of demographic changes, such as declining birth rates.
- Influences of economic conditions on consumer spending patterns for baby foods.
- Innovations in baby food formulation and packaging.