France Baby Food Products Market Forecast 2025-2032
Market Report I 2025-01-13 I 132 Pages I Inkwood Research
KEY FINDINGS
The France baby food products market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of -0.92% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2032. The market was valued at $1321.17 million in 2024 and is expected to reach a revenue of $1209.37 million by 2032. In terms of volume, the France baby food products market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of -1.53% during the forecast period. The market was valued at 117.56 kilotons in 2024 and is expected to reach a volume of 102.20 kilotons by 2032.
MARKET INSIGHTS
The baby food products market in France is influenced by various factors, including evolving parental preferences, heightened awareness of infant nutrition, and a growing number of working parents. With approximately 13.6 million children in the population, there remains a steady demand for infant nutritional products. As health awareness increases, many parents are turning to organic and sustainably sourced baby food options. This trend is particularly prominent in urban areas, where consumers place greater emphasis on the nutritional value and quality of food for their children.
Concerns about child nutrition, such as stunting and micronutrient deficiencies, have also impacted the market. In response, fortified baby food products have gained popularity among parents seeking to meet their children's nutritional needs in alignment with dietary recommendations. These options are especially prevalent in urban regions, where access to information on infant nutrition is driving demand for products that cater to specific needs.
The French government and various organizations have introduced measures to enhance food safety and promote sustainable practices in the baby food industry. Regulations related to labeling, ingredient monitoring, and sourcing play a critical role in influencing the sector. The rising preference for organic baby food aligns with a global shift toward health-conscious and environmentally sustainable products. Additionally, a focus on nutrition and food security reflects broader global initiatives to tackle food-related challenges, further driving demand for baby food products in France.
The regulatory framework governing baby food in France is primarily shaped by European Union legislation, including Commission Directive 2006/141/EC. This directive outlines the composition and labeling requirements for infant formula and follow-on formula, specifying nutritional criteria such as energy, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals while also setting limits for pesticide residues. Notably, it mandates that no detectable pesticide residues exceed 0.01 milligrams per kilogram in baby food products and prohibits certain highly toxic substances from being used in infant food.
In 2015, Regulation (EU) 2016/127 replaced Directive 2006/141/EC, introducing updated compositional requirements based on the latest scientific findings in infant nutrition. The regulation aligns with broader EU food information standards and restricts the use of nutrition and health claims on infant formula to protect breastfeeding. It also requires companies to notify national authorities when introducing follow-on formula to the market, ensuring that only safe and scientifically backed products are sold.
In addition to compositional updates, Regulation (EU) 2016/127 addresses safety measures concerning hygiene, food additives, contaminants, and packaging materials. These regulations ensure that infant and follow-on formulae meet stringent safety and quality standards while remaining compliant with EU laws. The ongoing evolution of these regulatory frameworks plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of baby food products, reflecting both scientific progress and the market's changing demands in France.
SEGMENTATION ANALYSIS
The report on the France baby food products market includes segmentation analysis on the basis of category and distribution channel.
Market by Category:
- Dried Baby Food
- Prepared Baby Food
- Other Baby Food
- Milk Formula
o Standard Milk Formula
o Follow-On Milk Formula
o Growing-Up Milk Formula
o Special Baby Milk Formula
Market by Distribution Channel:
- Retail Offline
- Retail E-Commerce
Inkwood Research's report on the France baby food products market provides in-depth insights as well as the market's segmentation analysis. The detailed evaluation of the market includes PESTLE Analysis, Market Maturity Analysis, Market Concentration Analysis, Value Chain Analysis, Key Buying Criteria, and Competitive Landscape.
COMPETITIVE INSIGHTS
Some of the prominent players in the France baby food products market include Bledina SA, Nestle France SA, Vitagermine SAS, Carrefour SA, etc.
Carrefour SA is a global retail leader that operates a diverse range of store formats, including supermarkets, convenience stores, hypermarkets, and discount outlets. Beyond its physical stores, Carrefour provides an omnichannel shopping approach through its online platforms. The company offers a wide array of products, including food, non-food items, fresh produce, local products, clothing, electronics, home goods, and cultural products. Baby food is also included in Carrefour's product range. The company operates under various brands, such as Carrefour City, Carrefour Contact, Carrefour Express, Carrefour Bio, Promocash, Proxi, and Carrefour Market. With a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, Carrefour's headquarters are located in Massy, Ile de France, France.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. RESEARCH SCOPE & METHODOLOGY
1.1. STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2. METHODOLOGY
1.3. ASSUMPTIONS & LIMITATIONS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. MARKET SIZE & ESTIMATES
2.2. COUNTRY SNAPSHOT
2.3. COUNTRY ANALYSIS
2.4. SCOPE OF STUDY
2.5. MAJOR MARKET FINDINGS
2.5.1. RISING INCLINATION OF GROWTH TOWARD ORGANIC BABY FOOD PRODUCTS
2.5.2. GROWING POPULARITY OF INFANT FORMULA
3. MARKET DYNAMICS
3.1. KEY DRIVERS
3.1.1. DEVELOPMENT OF ORGANIC AND HEALTH-FOCUSED FORMULAS IS CATERING TO EVOLVING PARENTAL PREFERENCES
3.1.2. LIFESTYLE CHANGES AND INCREASING BIRTH RATES ARE DRIVING DEMAND FOR BABY FOOD PRODUCTS
3.1.3. AVAILABILITY OF BABY FOOD THROUGH ORGANIZED RETAIL AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS TO DRIVE ACCESSIBILITY
3.2. KEY RESTRAINTS
3.2.1. SHIFTING PARENTAL PREFERENCE TOWARD HOMEMADE FOOD ALTERNATIVES LIMITS RELIANCE ON PACKAGED PRODUCTS
3.2.2. HIGH COSTS OF ORGANIC BABY FOOD ARE EXPECTED TO CREATE BARRIERS FOR PRICE-SENSITIVE CONSUMERS
3.2.3. INCREASED BREASTFEEDING RATES PROMOTED BY GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES REDUCE THE DEMAND FOR BABY FOOD
4. KEY ANALYTICS
4.1. KEY MARKET TRENDS
4.1.1. INNOVATIONS IN BABY FOOD FORMULATIONS AND PACKAGING AIMED AT CONVENIENCE AND WASTE REDUCTION
4.1.2. INCREASING RELIANCE ON E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS AS A KEY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL FOR BABY FOOD PRODUCTS
4.1.3. DEVELOPMENT OF ECO-FRIENDLY AND PORTABLE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS ENHANCING PRODUCT APPEAL
4.2. PESTLE ANALYSIS
4.2.1. POLITICAL
4.2.2. ECONOMICAL
4.2.3. SOCIAL
4.2.4. TECHNOLOGICAL
4.2.5. LEGAL
4.2.6. ENVIRONMENTAL
4.3. PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
4.3.1. BUYERS POWER
4.3.2. SUPPLIERS POWER
4.3.3. SUBSTITUTION
4.3.4. NEW ENTRANTS
4.3.5. INDUSTRY RIVALRY
4.4. GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING FOR FRANCE
4.5. MARKET MATURITY ANALYSIS
4.6. MARKET CONCENTRATION ANALYSIS
4.7. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
4.7.1. RAW MATERIAL PROCUREMENT
4.7.2. MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING
4.7.3. DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS
4.7.4. MARKETING AND CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT
4.8. KEY BUYING CRITERIA
4.8.1. NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND SAFETY
4.8.2. TASTE AND TEXTURE SUITABILITY
4.8.3. CONVENIENCE AND PACKAGING
4.8.4. PRICE AND BRAND REPUTATION
5. MARKET BY CATEGORY (IN TERMS OF REVENUE: $ MILLION & IN TERMS OF VOLUME: KILOTONS)
5.1. DRIED BABY FOOD
5.2. PREPARED BABY FOOD
5.3. OTHER BABY FOOD
5.4. MILK FORMULA
5.4.1. STANDARD MILK FORMULA
5.4.2. FOLLOW-ON MILK FORMULA
5.4.3. GROWING-UP MILK FORMULA
5.4.4. SPECIAL BABY MILK FORMULA
6. MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
6.1. RETAIL OFFLINE
6.2. RETAIL E-COMMERCE
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1. KEY STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
7.1.1. MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
7.1.2. PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS
7.1.3. PARTNERSHIPS & AGREEMENTS
7.1.4. BUSINESS EXPANSIONS & DIVESTITURES
7.2. MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
7.3. BRAND SHARE ANALYSIS
7.4. COMPANY PROFILES
7.4.1. BLEDINA SA
7.4.1.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.4.1.2. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
7.4.1.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
7.4.2. CARREFOUR SA
7.4.2.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.4.2.2. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
7.4.2.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
7.4.3. LABORATOIRES GILBERT
7.4.3.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.4.3.2. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
7.4.3.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
7.4.4. H&H GROUP
7.4.4.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.4.4.2. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
7.4.4.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
7.4.5. HIPP SA
7.4.5.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.4.5.2. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
7.4.5.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
7.4.6. LACTALIS NUTRITION DIETETIQUE SAS
7.4.6.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.4.6.2. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
7.4.6.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
7.4.7. MENARINI FRANCE SA
7.4.7.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.4.7.2. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
7.4.7.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
7.4.8. NESTLE FRANCE SA
7.4.8.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.4.8.2. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
7.4.8.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
7.4.9. SODIAAL SA (SOCIETE DE DIFFUSION INTERNATIONALE AGRO-ALIMENTAIRE)
7.4.9.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.4.9.2. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
7.4.9.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
7.4.10. VITAGERMINE SAS
7.4.10.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.4.10.2. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
7.4.10.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
7.4.11. YOOJI SA
7.4.11.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.4.11.2. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
7.4.11.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
7.4.12. SODILAC SAS
7.4.12.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.4.12.2. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
7.4.12.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1: MARKET SNAPSHOT - BABY FOOD PRODUCTS
TABLE 2: COUNTRY SNAPSHOT - FRANCE
TABLE 3: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 4: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 5: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN KILOTONS)
TABLE 6: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN KILOTONS)
TABLE 7: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY CATEGORY, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 8: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY CATEGORY, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 9: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY CATEGORY, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN KILOTONS)
TABLE 10: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY CATEGORY, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN KILOTONS)
TABLE 11: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY MILK FORMULA, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 12: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY MILK FORMULA, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 13: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 14: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 15: LIST OF MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
TABLE 16: LIST OF PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 17: LIST OF PARTNERSHIPS & AGREEMENTS
TABLE 18: LIST OF BUSINESS EXPANSIONS & DIVESTITURES
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1: KEY MARKET TRENDS
FIGURE 2: PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
FIGURE 3: GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING FOR FRANCE
FIGURE 4: MARKET MATURITY ANALYSIS
FIGURE 5: MARKET CONCENTRATION ANALYSIS
FIGURE 6: VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
FIGURE 7: KEY BUYING CRITERIA
FIGURE 8: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY CATEGORY, IN 2024
FIGURE 9: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY DRIED BABY FOOD, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 10: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY PREPARED BABY FOOD, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 11: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY OTHER BABY FOOD, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 12: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY MILK FORMULA, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 13: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY MILK FORMULA, IN 2024
FIGURE 14: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY STANDARD MILK FORMULA, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 15: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY FOLLOW-ON MILK FORMULA, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 16: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY GROWING-UP MILK FORMULA, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 17: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY SPECIAL BABY MILK FORMULA, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 18: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, IN 2024
FIGURE 19: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY RETAIL OFFLINE, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 20: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, BY RETAIL E-COMMERCE, 2025-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 21: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET - MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023 & 2024 (IN %)
FIGURE 22: FRANCE BABY FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET - BRAND SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023 & 2024 (IN %)
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