In 2023, China's infant food residuals stood at approximately -12,000 metric tons. From 2024 to 2028, forecast data suggest a consistent decline in infant food residuals, with a year-on-year decrease, reflecting a trend of increasing reduction efforts or growing consumption efficiency. Notably, by 2028, the residuals are expected to reach around -16,000 metric tons, signifying a continuous downward trend. Year-over-year variations show a 7.69% decrease from 2024 to 2025 and a consistent 0% decrease from 2025 to 2026, followed by a 7.14% decrease from 2026 to 2027 and 6.67% from 2027 to 2028.
Future trends to watch include the impact of evolving consumer preferences towards eco-friendly products, government regulations on waste reduction, and the potential effects of demographic changes, such as the declining birth rate in China, that may influence infant food demand and residuals.
