Baby and Child-specific Products

In 2023, healthy growth was recorded in baby and child-specific products in Slovakia. High inflationary pressures on price underpinned current value growth. Demand remains solid as parents deem these products as essential products for their…

Baby and child-specific products saw current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023. Parents have become more concerned about the health and hygiene of their newborns, which has gradually led to an increase in demand for baby and child-specific…

Baby and child-specific products in the Netherlands was affected by the slowdown in the birth rate after a pandemic-induced peak and spikes in average unit prices. These were the main reasons for the declines in retail volume sales of baby and…

Baby and child-specific products in the Philippines saw a stagnant performance in current value terms in 2023. One factor which had an impact on sales was a decline in the birth rate, thanks to greater female empowerment and easier access to family…

Baby and child-specific products turned in a positive performance in Vietnam in 2023, despite potentially challenging demographic trends. The country’s birth rate has been falling in recent years, with the Department of Population reporting an…

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 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…

Baby and child-specific sun care was among the top performing categories across baby and child-specific products in Croatia during 2023, with volume sales rising strongly despite steep unit price increases over the course of the year. The main reason…

Baby and child-specific products in the Dominican Republic is led by Johnson's Baby distributed by Johnson & Johnson Dominicana CxA. In 2023, this brand saw increasing pressure from lower-priced brands that were more attractive to frugal-minded…

Excluding hair care and baby wipes, the baby and child-specific category registered volume decline in Greece in 2023, with current value growth resulting from unit price rises. Volume decline can be attributed to falling birth rates, leading to…

Baby and child-specific sun care led growth in baby and child-specific products in Peru in 2023. Peru has experienced high temperatures in recent years, with the coastal areas seeing a semi-arid subtropical climate, thus leading consumers to be more…

Baby and child-specific products in Sweden maintained its positive trajectory in 2023. While volume sales remained stable, value sales received a boost from inflation and a growing preference for premium products. Swedish parents prioritise their…

Baby and child-specific products in Switzerland posted further positive retail current value growth in 2023. However, with only slight retail volume growth, the healthy increase in retail current value terms was mainly due to price increases. Baby…

Baby and child-specific products in Thailand saw dynamic activity from leading brands in 2023. The category was home to several new product developments and marketing communication focusing on clean and green products and packaging. Demand for…

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 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…

In 2023 Guatemalan parents showed a marked preference for lower-priced brands in baby and child-specific products, feeling the impact of constant price increases in products for feeding and caring for their children. They focused on finding local…

Overall, baby and child-specific products saw current value growth in Israel in 2023. As local consumers become more aware of the potential negative impacts of over-exposure to the sun on skin health, the demand for sun protection products continues…

In 2023, baby and child-specific products in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth, while retail volume declined. The country suffers from a low birth rate, breaking new historical records of the lowest newborn babies in 2023. Consequently,…

Baby and child-specific products in Turkey witnessed positive growth in 2023, fuelled by a wave of new product launches. A notable example is Bayer Türk Kimya Sanayi Ltd Sti's introduction of Bepanthol in two new subcategories: baby and…