Baby and Child-specific Products

During the initial years of the pandemic and for a period after associated restrictions were lifted, retail shelves in Costa Rica were somewhat lacking in variety when it came to baby and child-specific products, in that most stores only carried a…

Sales of baby and child-specific products continued to grow in current value terms in Colombia in 2023, with a drop in volume sales as inflationary effects continued to lead consumers to shift to family-orientated offerings. As consumers move between…

Despite a declining birth rate in China impacting the overall market for baby-related products, in 2023 baby and child-specific products exhibited recovery from its 2022 current value decline. This resilience can be attributed to its comparatively…

In 2023, baby and child-specific products in Chile followed the same trend as in the previous year, showing a contraction in volume terms, and positive but slower growth in current value terms. The only category that maintained positive performances…

Despite the prevailing high inflation rates that strained family budgets and escalated the costs of essential commodities such as groceries, the sales of baby and child-specific products remained resilient in 2023. Value growth was primarily…

Sensitisation campaigns of new mothers post birth and increased access to information on infant care is having an impact on the way most parents take care of their infants. There is a growing shift from the use of alternative cleaning techniques such…

Rising consumer awareness of the importance of proper skin care for babies and children, especially in rural areas, has led to an increase in demand for baby and child-specific skin care products in Bulgaria. Overall, this was the best performing…

In 2022, categories considered essential, such as baby wipes and medicated baby and child-specific products, emerged as the best-performing in baby and child specific products in current value terms. In both cases, their remarkable growth was…

Baby and child-specific products in Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing growing interest among local parents who are seeking beauty and personal care brands developed specifically for babies and children. Leading category players are focused on ensuring…

Among baby and child-specific products in Bolivia in 2023, sun care registered the highest current value and volume growth. Parents are becoming increasingly aware of the need to protect their children from the sun. In the western part of Bolivia,…

Baby and child-specific products in Belgium benefitted somewhat from the spike in birth rates during the COVID-19 pandemic years, which resulted in a broader consumer base for manufacturers to target. On the negative side, retail price inflation has…

Baby and child-specific products registered moderate constant value and volume growth in Azerbaijan in 2023. While inflation was still an issue, it eased somewhat, particularly later in the year. In addition, any supply disruptions caused by the war…

In 2022, baby and child-specific products registered modest retail volume growth and a strong increase in retail current value sales. Higher prices in line with high inflation in the country pushed retail value sales at the end of the review period.…

In 2023, baby and child-specific products in Australia experienced a further increase in value sales growth. Among these products, baby and child-specific sun care stood out with remarkable value growth. This surge can be attributed to Australian…

In 2023, baby and child-specific products in Argentina registered triple-digit retail value growth; however, retail volume sales declined for the ninth consecutive year. This poor performance was due to persistent economic challenges, with rising…

Baby and child-specific products performed solidly in 2023, with total volume and current value sales increasing at robust rates and all categories registering positive results in both respects. Buoyant demand was underpinned by relatively high birth…