The number of live births in New Zealand stood at 58,300 in 2022. This is anticipated to decline by 1.2% during 2022-28. However, both the crude birth rate and total fertility rates, have fallen. The GDP of New Zealand grew by 2.4% in 2022, while consumer price inflation stood at 7%. Overall growth in value terms has increased in recent years with the sector registering a CAGR of 2.2% during 2016-22. Likewise, in volume terms, sales increased in 2022, with the sector increasing at a CAGR of 1.4%. Baby milks remained by far the largest category in value terms with over 50% of the baby food sector, followed by baby wet meals & other. Danone, The Kraft Heinz Company, and McCallum were the top two companies in 2022. In the same year, Danone was the market leader in the baby milks category. Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the leading distribution channel in the sector in 2022, accounting for over 80% of overall value sales. The publisher estimates the market for baby food in the country is expected to increase in value terms during 2022-28, at a CAGR of 4.8%.
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
- Value sales of baby milks grew from NZD62.9 million ($43.8 million) in 2016 to NZD71.7 million ($45.6 million) in 2022, registering a CAGR of 2.2% during this period
- Baby cereals & dry meals volumes decreased from 0.05 million kg in 2016 to 0.04 million kg in 2022, declining at a negative CAGR of 4%
- Value sales of the baby wet meals & other category rose from NZD45.4 million ($31.6 million) in 2016 to NZD52.3 million ($33.3 million) in 2022, at a CAGR of 2.4%
- During 2016-22, per capita consumption of baby finger food increased by 6.7%
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.
Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Danone
- The Kraft Heinz Company
- McCallum
- Nestlé
- PZ Cussons

