The Baby Food Sector in Taiwan, 2018
Region:Asia
Product Code:BF257MR
January 2019
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About the Report
The Baby Food Sector in Taiwan, 2018
Summary
"The Baby Food Sector in Taiwan, 2018", is an analytical report by GlobalData which provides extensive and highly detailed current and future market trends in the Taiwan market.
Western foods are now commonly found on supermarket shelves, and imported foods account for the majority of baby food brands in Taiwan. Although many mothers feed their babies home-made food, demand for commercially prepared baby foods is rising due to their convenience. According to major hypermarket RT-Mart, organic vegetable sales were 30% higher in November 2014 than in November 2013. These trends are likely to have a positive impact on the sales of organic baby food too.
What else does this report offer?
- Consumption data based upon a unique combination of industry research, fieldwork, market sizing work and our in-house expertise to offer extensive data about the trends and dynamics affecting the industry.
- Detailed profile of the companies operating and new companies considering entry in the industry along with their key focus product sectors.
- Market profile of the various product sectors with the key features & developments, segmentation, per capita trends and the various manufacturers & brands.
- Overview of baby food retailing with a mention of the major retailers in the country along with the distribution channel.
- Future projections considering various trends which are likely to affect the industry.
Scope
- In per capita terms, consumption of baby milks has fallen steeply, by 11.3% since 2011, ending 2017. This is largely due to higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding up to 2013, coupled with concerns about product safety.
- The baby milk market in Taiwan consists almost entirely of powder products. All the products were packaged in cans, tubs, and sachets.
- The cereals category is comprised of rice-based, wheat-based, and oatmeal-based cereals, with the latter being particularly popular. These cereals are reconstituted with milk or water.
- Over half of cereals are sold in boxes, although tubs are increasingly popular. A number of cans are also available.
- The meals category comprises of wet meals, with sweet varieties thought to be slightly more widely consumed by Taiwanese babies than savory meals.
- The baby drinks category is comprised almost entirely of fruit juices, although some mineral water brands have also been identified in previous years. Apple is the most popular flavor. Most drinks are sold in bottles, but a few cartons are available.
Reasons to buy
- Evaluate important changes in consumer behavior and identify profitable markets and areas for product innovation.
- Analyse current and forecast behavior trends in each category to identify the best opportunities to exploit.
- Detailed understanding of consumption by individual product categories in order to align your sales and marketing efforts with the latest trends in the market.
- Investigates which categories are performing the best and how this is changing market dynamics.
Scope of the Report
Products
Companies
Nestle Taiwan Ltd
Standard Foods Corporation
Mead Johnson Nutrition (Taiwan) Ltd
Abbott Laboratories Services Corp
Taiwan Branch
Hipp
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
Executive Summary
Definitions
Background to the Market
Birth
The Consumer
Socio-Demographic Trends
Working Women
Breastfeeding Trends
Regulations
Overview
Overview
Manufacturers Shares
Category Analysis
Baby Milks
Baby Cereals & Dry Meals
Baby Meals & Others
Baby Drinks
Production and trade
Production
Imports
Exports
Company profiles
Nestle Taiwan Ltd
Standard Foods Corporation
Mead Johnson Nutrition (Taiwan)
Abbott Laboratories Services Corp, Taiwan Branch
Other Manufacturers
Distribution
Baby Food Retailing
Distribution
Baby Food Retailing
Economic background
Economic Background
Key Macroeconomic Forecasts
Prospects and forecasts
Birth & Population Projections
Forecast Overview
Future Trend
Appendix
Additional Data Tables
Summary Methodology
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Research Methodology
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