China Infant Formula Market- Trend Analysis & Forecasts
Description
China Infant Formula Market Overview:
China’s infant formula market has rapidly expanded to an US$ ** billion in 2024, up from US$ ** billion in 2018, exhibiting a CAGR of nearly **%. The market ranks as the world’s second-largest, driven by a large and growing birth cohort of ** million annual births. Urbanization and rising disposable incomes have increased consumer spending on premium infant nutrition. The market includes standard formula, follow-on formula, and special medical formulas, with growing preference for imported and organic products.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the China infant formula market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends
Market Growth Factors
Growth is propelled by increasing awareness of infant nutrition and health, supported by government campaigns promoting breastfeeding complemented by formula use. Rising middle-class populations in tier 1 and 2 cities drive demand for premium and organic formulas, with organic segment growing at **% annually. Regulatory reforms improving quality standards have restored consumer confidence post-2018 melamine scandal. E-commerce and modern retail channels now account for over **% of sales, expanding market reach. The two-child policy and urban fertility incentives also support market expansion.
Market Restraints & Challenges
The market faces challenges including intense regulatory scrutiny requiring stringent compliance with the Food Safety Law and registration procedures that increase product development costs. High prices of imported formulas limit affordability for rural consumers, constraining market penetration beyond urban centers. Counterfeit and substandard products pose risks, impacting brand reputation. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and logistics temporarily. Consumer preference shifts towards breastfeeding in some regions may slow formula sales growth.
Market Segmentation
Product-wise, standard infant formula represents **% of market value, follow-on formula **%, and special formulas **%. Distribution channels include pharmacies (**%), supermarkets/hypermarkets (**%), e-commerce (**%), reflecting rapid online growth. Geographically, coastal provinces such as Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang contribute to **% of sales, with rising demand emerging in inland regions due to improving incomes.
Competitive Landscape
Leading players include multinational brands such as Nestlé, Danone, and Abbott, commanding over **% market share, alongside strong local companies like Feihe and Beingmate. Strategic investments in R&D, quality certifications, and brand trust building drive competition. Cross-border e-commerce platforms enable foreign brands to expand presence. Collaborations with healthcare professionals and digital marketing campaigns strengthen consumer engagement. Innovation in specialized formulas for allergies and prebiotics is growing.
Outlook
The China infant formula market is forecast to maintain a CAGR of **% through 2030, potentially reaching US$ ** billion in value. Demand for premium, organic, and specialty formulas will outpace standard products. Expansion into lower-tier cities and rural markets offers growth opportunities. Regulatory compliance and consumer trust will remain critical. Integration of digital technologies and personalization in marketing will shape competitive dynamics. Supply chain resilience post-pandemic will be a key focus for sustainable growth.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2023
• Base Year: 2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2030
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Report Coverage: Production, Consumption, Export, and Import
• Segments Covered:
By Type (Infant Milk, Follow-on-Milk, and Others)
By Form (Dry Powder and Ready-to-Feed)
By Sales (Domestic Consumption and Exports/ Imports)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, Feihe International, Beingmate Baby & Child Food Co., Ltd., Yili Group, Mengniu Dairy, Nestlé (China), Danone (China), Abbott Laboratories (China), Wyeth Nutrition (China), Mead Johnson Nutrition (China), Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd., Yashili International Holdings Ltd., and Others.
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China’s infant formula market has rapidly expanded to an US$ ** billion in 2024, up from US$ ** billion in 2018, exhibiting a CAGR of nearly **%. The market ranks as the world’s second-largest, driven by a large and growing birth cohort of ** million annual births. Urbanization and rising disposable incomes have increased consumer spending on premium infant nutrition. The market includes standard formula, follow-on formula, and special medical formulas, with growing preference for imported and organic products.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the China infant formula market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends
Market Growth Factors
Growth is propelled by increasing awareness of infant nutrition and health, supported by government campaigns promoting breastfeeding complemented by formula use. Rising middle-class populations in tier 1 and 2 cities drive demand for premium and organic formulas, with organic segment growing at **% annually. Regulatory reforms improving quality standards have restored consumer confidence post-2018 melamine scandal. E-commerce and modern retail channels now account for over **% of sales, expanding market reach. The two-child policy and urban fertility incentives also support market expansion.
Market Restraints & Challenges
The market faces challenges including intense regulatory scrutiny requiring stringent compliance with the Food Safety Law and registration procedures that increase product development costs. High prices of imported formulas limit affordability for rural consumers, constraining market penetration beyond urban centers. Counterfeit and substandard products pose risks, impacting brand reputation. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and logistics temporarily. Consumer preference shifts towards breastfeeding in some regions may slow formula sales growth.
Market Segmentation
Product-wise, standard infant formula represents **% of market value, follow-on formula **%, and special formulas **%. Distribution channels include pharmacies (**%), supermarkets/hypermarkets (**%), e-commerce (**%), reflecting rapid online growth. Geographically, coastal provinces such as Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang contribute to **% of sales, with rising demand emerging in inland regions due to improving incomes.
Competitive Landscape
Leading players include multinational brands such as Nestlé, Danone, and Abbott, commanding over **% market share, alongside strong local companies like Feihe and Beingmate. Strategic investments in R&D, quality certifications, and brand trust building drive competition. Cross-border e-commerce platforms enable foreign brands to expand presence. Collaborations with healthcare professionals and digital marketing campaigns strengthen consumer engagement. Innovation in specialized formulas for allergies and prebiotics is growing.
Outlook
The China infant formula market is forecast to maintain a CAGR of **% through 2030, potentially reaching US$ ** billion in value. Demand for premium, organic, and specialty formulas will outpace standard products. Expansion into lower-tier cities and rural markets offers growth opportunities. Regulatory compliance and consumer trust will remain critical. Integration of digital technologies and personalization in marketing will shape competitive dynamics. Supply chain resilience post-pandemic will be a key focus for sustainable growth.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2023
• Base Year: 2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2030
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Report Coverage: Production, Consumption, Export, and Import
• Segments Covered:
By Type (Infant Milk, Follow-on-Milk, and Others)
By Form (Dry Powder and Ready-to-Feed)
By Sales (Domestic Consumption and Exports/ Imports)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, Feihe International, Beingmate Baby & Child Food Co., Ltd., Yili Group, Mengniu Dairy, Nestlé (China), Danone (China), Abbott Laboratories (China), Wyeth Nutrition (China), Mead Johnson Nutrition (China), Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd., Yashili International Holdings Ltd., and Others.
Please note: It will take 4-5 business days to deliver the report upon receipt the order.
Table of Contents
142 Pages
- 1. Executive Summary
- 2. Introduction
- 2.1. Objectives & Scope of the Study
- 2.2. Definitions & Economic Importance
- 2.3. Research Methodology
- 2.4. Factors and Decision Matrix Analysis
- 2.5. Limitations & Challenges
- 3. Product/ Market Overview
- 3.1. Product Importance and Economic Significance
- 3.2. Global Vs. China Infant Formula Market Comparison
- 3.3. Processing & Grading
- 3.4. Infant Formula Uses & Application Areas
- 3.5. Regulatory Analysis
- 3.6. New Infant Formula Registration Regulations
- 4. China: Country Profile
- 5. China Infant Formula Market Growth Factors Analysis
- 5.1. Drivers and Restraints Analysis
- 5.2. Challenges and Opportunities Analysis
- 5.3. China Infant Formula Industry SWOT Analysis
- 5.4. China Infant Formula Market PESTEL Analysis
- 5.5. China Infant Formula Market Porter's Five Forces analysis
- 6. China Infant Formula Market: Supply Analysis
- 6.1. China Infant Formula Production Trend Analysis
- 7. China Infant Formula Market: Demand Analysis
- 7.1. Domestic Consumption
- 7.2. Export/ Import Demand
- 7.3. Infant Formula Supply Chain Analysis
- 7.4. Infant Formula Product Variants
- 8. China Infant Formula Market: Segment Analysis
- 8.1. China Infant Formula Market, by Type
- 8.1.1. Infant Milk
- 8.1.2. Follow-on-Milk
- 8.1.3. Others
- 8.2. China Infant Formula Market, by Form
- 8.2.1. Dry Powder
- 8.2.2. Ready-to-Feed
- 8.3. China Infant Formula Market, by Sales
- 8.3.1. Domestic Consumption
- 8.3.2. Exports
- 9. China Infant Formula Market: Trade (Export & Import) Analysis
- 9.1. Infant Formula Export Trend Analysis
- 9.2. Top 5 Export Destinations of China Infant Formula
- 9.3. Infant Formula Import Trend Analysis
- 9.4. Top 5 Import Origins of China Infant Formula
- 10. China Infant Formula Market: Price Trend Analysis
- 10.1. Domestic Price Analysis
- 10.2. Export/Import Price Trend
- 10.3. Price Seasonality & Price Pattern Analysis
- 10.4. Price Events Analysis
- 11. Competitive Analysis
- 11.1. China Infant Formula Market Mapping
- 11.1.1. List of Key Countries Importing Infant Formula from China
- 11.1.2. List of Key Companies Exporting & Importing Infant Formula from/to China
- 11.1.3. China Infant Formula Market Share & Listing of Brands
- 11.2. Company Profiles
- 11.2.1. Feihe International
- 11.2.2. Beingmate Baby & Child Food Co., Ltd.
- 11.2.3. Yili Group
- 11.2.4. Mengniu Dairy
- 11.2.5. Nestlé (China)
- 11.2.6. Danone (China)
- 11.2.7. Abbott Laboratories (China)
- 11.2.8. Wyeth Nutrition (China)
- 11.2.9. Mead Johnson Nutrition (China)
- 11.2.10. FrieslandCampina
- 11.2.11. Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd.
- 11.2.12. Yashili International Holdings Ltd.
- 12. Conclusion
- 13. Appendix
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