The infant food demand in Italy saw a consistent level of 46.0 thousand metric tons from 2014 to 2017. A significant drop occurred in 2018, decreasing by 30.43%, followed by slight fluctuations and a progressive decline from 35.0 in 2019 to 31.0 thousand metric tons in 2023, representing a year-on-year decrease of 3.12% in 2023. Over the last five years, the demand saw an average annual decline of 0.63%. The forecast for 2024 shows continued decline at a CAGR of -2.82%, predicting a total decrease of 13.33% by 2028, with expected levels to reach 26.0 thousand metric tons.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in consumer preferences towards organic and premium infant food products, and the impact of Italy's declining birth rates and economic factors on overall demand. Monitoring these aspects will provide deeper insights into the evolving market dynamics.
