Between 2014 and 2017, the infant food market in Italy remained stable at 46.0 thousand metric tons. However, there was a significant decline starting in 2018, dropping by 30.43% and subsequently fluctuating between 32.0 and 34.0 thousand metric tons until 2020. From 2021 to 2023, the market continued its downward trend, with a year-on-year variation ranging between -2.94% and -3.12%. As of 2023, the market stood at 31.0 thousand metric tons, with an average annual decrease (CAGR) of -0.63% over the past five years.
Looking ahead, the forecast data indicates a continued decline, with the market expected to reduce to 26.0 thousand metric tons by 2028, reflecting an average yearly decrease (forecast 5-year CAGR) of -2.82% and an overall reduction of 13.33% over the next five years.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in consumer behavior toward more natural or homemade infant food, the impact of demographic changes such as declining birth rates, and potential regulatory changes affecting the industry.
