In 2023, Italy led European imports of homogenised composite food preparations for infant or dietetic purposes with 18.111 million kg. Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands followed. While Italy saw a 3.87% increase, Spain registered a significant 15.45% rise. In contrast, the UK and several smaller markets experienced declines: the UK decreased by 4.06% with negative trends also seen in Cyprus and Malta. Sweden showed strong growth at 7.19%, as did Lithuania at 22.66%, reflecting growing demand. Luxembourg and Malta saw declines at 8.68% and 10.5% respectively.
Looking ahead, key trends may include increasing demand for organic and sustainable options, with innovation focusing on nutrition-rich formulations due to rising health awareness among parents. Countries showing promising growth, like Spain and Lithuania, could drive overall market expansion. Monitoring regulatory changes, particularly around food safety and labeling, is crucial for future market developments.
Top countries in Import of Homogenised Composite Food Preparations for Infant Food or Dietetic Purposes in Containers Not Exceeding 250 g by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 18,111,000 | 2023 | +24.69% | +3.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 14,834,000 | 2023 | +3.02% | +1.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 14,240,000 | 2023 | -4.15% | -4.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 11,122,000 | 2023 | +1.08% | +4.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 7,140,200 | 2023 | +3.7% | -0.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 5,697,200 | 2023 | +1.05% | +7.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 5,355,200 | 2023 | +16.48% | +15.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 3,822,500 | 2023 | +2.51% | +4.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 3,586,800 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 3,492,300 | 2023 | +1.72% | +3.71% | View data |
