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Strategy Briefing

The First Age: Birth to Three Years Old

Jul 2010

Price: $2,600

About this Report

About this Report

This Strategy Briefing looks at the global market for baby care products. Despite falling birth rates around the world, the market continues to grow. The report explores the different growth rates in twelve major markets. Mature markets show high per capita spend but low growth, whereas emerging markets show rapid growth rates but relatively low per capita spend. This report also covers the wider social drivers of family life, trends in market maturity and category forecasts.

What this report includes

  • Top-level strategic analysis of how major consumer trends will influence global markets
  • Consumer insight
  • Impact across all relevant consumer markets
  • Unique graphics and case studies
  • Key market snapshots
  • Accompanying presentation to synthesise main findings
     

Why buy this report

  • Identify factors driving change now and in the future
  • Understand motivation
  • Forward-looking outlook
  • Briefings and presentation should provoke lively discussion at senior level
  • Take a step back from micro trends
  • Get up to date estimates and comment

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • Summary 1 Opportunities and Threats in the Global Baby and Toddler Market

DEFINITIONS

Sector Coverage

Country Coverage

DEMOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOT

Demography and Dependency

  • Chart 1 Population by Region and Age Band 2009 (Million)
  • Chart 2 2009 Baby Boom – 126 Million Babies Born
  • Chart 3 Where are the 0-3 year-olds in 2009? – Over Half in Asia Pacific
  • Table 1 Youth Dependency by Major Market 1980/1990/2000/2009/2020

Infant Mortality

  • Table 2 Infant Mortality Rate by Major Market (Deaths per ‘000 Live Births) 2005-2009

Marriage and Parenthood

  • Table 3 Average Age of Women at First Marriage and Births Outside Marriage in Major Markets 1980/1990/2000/2009/2015

Broken Dreams

  • Table 4 Divorce Rates and Forecasts in Key Markets 1980/1990/2000/2009/014

Education - Beginning and End of School Rules

Drivers of Family Life

  • Chart 4 Drivers of Family Life

Socioeconomic Factors

Affluence and Family Size

Impact of Urbanisation

Gap Between Country and City

Education Levels and Postponement of Family Life

Working Parents and the Rising Value/Cost of Time

  • Table 5 Female Employment Rate in Key Markets 2005-2009

Rising House Prices – Household Durables and the Need for Convenience

  • Table 6 Ownership of Washing Machines by Couples with Children Versus all Population in Key Markets 2009

Effective Contraception Makes Parenthood a Choice

  • Table 7 Numbers of Legal Abortions in Key Markets 1980/1990/2005/2009

Children as an Economic Investment?

Social Values

Affluence and Identity Management

New Family Forms, Blended, Merged and Two Mums

Parenthood Still the Most Valued Identity

Children Caught in Parent’s Identity – Too Close for Comfort?

Attachment and Over-Attachment

‘Sandwich’ Generations and Grandparents’ Responsibility

Government and Legislation

Family Policies

Welfare Provision

  • Table 8 Maternity Leave and Who Pays in Key Markets 2009

Gender Preferences – It’s Still Different for Girls

Advertising to Children

‘Presumers’ – Brand Aware Before They Can Talk?

Teeny Tech

Market Factors

Market Maturity and Affluence

Private Label

Packaging Trends

  • Chart 5 Datagraphic of Milk Formula Packaging 2009

Retail Trends

  • Table 9 Changes in Type of Retail Format in Key Markets– CAGR 2005-2009 (%)

Baby and Toddler Market Global Snapshot

  • Chart 6 Spending per Capita on 0-3 year-olds in Key Markets 2009
  • Chart 7 Spending per 0-3 year-old (US$) and Total Baby and Toddler Spending by Major Market (US$000) 2009
  • Chart 8 Sales Value of Baby and Toddler Categories by Key Market (US$ ‘000) 2009

Baby Care

  • Chart 9 Global Baby Care % Share of Sales Value 2009

Nappies/diapers/pants and Wipes

Baby Food and Formula

Childrenswear and Toys

Key Market Snapshots

Brazil

  • Table 10 Brazil: Population of 0-3 Year-Olds 1980/1990/2000/2005/2009
  • Chart 10 Brazil: Key Demographics 2009
  • Chart 11 Brazil Total Value Sales Baby and Toddler Market 2009
  • Chart 12 Brazil: Baby and Toddler Market Category Growth/Decline 2005/2009

China

  • Table 11 China: Population of 0-3 Year-Olds 1980/1990/2000/2005/2009
  • Chart 13 China: Key Demographics 2009
  • Chart 14 China Total Value Sales Baby and Toddler Market 2009
  • Chart 15 China: Baby and Toddler Market Category Growth/Decline 2005/2009

France

  • Table 12 France: Population of 0-3 Year-Olds 1980/1990/2000/2005/2009
  • Chart 16 France: Key Demographics 2009
  • Chart 17 France Total Value Sales Baby and Toddler Market 2009
  • Chart 18 France: Baby and Toddler Market Category Growth/Decline 2005/2009

Germany

  • Table 13 Germany: Population of 0-3 Year-Olds 1980/1990/2000/2005/2009
  • Chart 19 Germany: Key Demographics 2009
  • Chart 20 Germany Total Value Sales Baby and Toddler Market 2009
  • Chart 21 Germany: Baby and Toddler Market Category Growth/Decline 2005/2009

India

  • Table 14 India: Population of 0-3 Year-Olds 1980/1990/2000/2005/2009
  • Chart 22 India: Key Demographics 2009
  • Chart 23 India Total Value Sales Baby and Toddler Market 2009
  • Chart 24 India: Baby and Toddler Market Category Growth/Decline 2005/2009

Indonesia

  • Table 15 Indonesia: Population of 0-3 Year-Olds 1980/1990/2000/2005/2009
  • Chart 25 Indonesia: Key Demographics 2009
  • Chart 26 Indonesia Total Value Sales Baby and Toddler Market 2009
  • Chart 27 Indonesia: Baby and Toddler Market Category Growth/Decline 2005/2009

Japan

  • Table 16 Japan: Population of 0-3 Year-Olds 1980/1990/2000/2005/2009
  • Chart 28 Japan: Key Demographics 2009
  • Chart 29 Japan Total Value Sales Baby and Toddler Market 2009
  • Chart 30 Japan: Baby and Toddler Market Category Growth/Decline 2005/2009

Russia

  • Table 17 Russia: Population of 0-3 Year Olds 1980/1990/2000/2005/2009
  • Chart 31 Russia: Key Demographics 2009
  • Chart 32 Russia Total Value Sales Baby and Toddler Market 2009
  • Chart 33 Russia: Baby and Toddler Market Category Growth/Decline 2005/2009

Saudi Arabia

  • Table 18 Saudi Arabia: Population of 0-3 Year-Olds 1980/1990/2000/2005/2009
  • Chart 34 Saudi Arabia: Key Demographics 2009
  • Chart 35 Saudi Arabia: Total Value Sales Baby and Toddler Market 2009
  • Chart 36 Saudi Arabia: Baby and Toddler Market Category Growth/Decline 2005/2009

South Africa

  • Table 19 South Africa: Population of 0-3 Year-Olds 1980/1990/2000/2005/2009
  • Chart 37 South Africa: Key Demographics 2009
  • Chart 38 South Africa Total Value Sales Baby and Toddler Market 2009
  • Chart 39 South Africa: Baby and Toddler Market Category Growth/Decline 2005/2009

UK

  • Table 20 UK: Population of 0-3 Year-Olds 1980/1990/2000/2005/2009
  • Chart 40 UK: Key Demographics 2009
  • Chart 41 UK Total Value Sales Baby and Toddler Market 2009
  • Chart 42 UK: Baby and Toddler Market Category Growth/Decline 2005/2009

US

  • Table 21 US: Population of 0-3 Year-Olds 1980/1990/2000/2005/2009
  • Chart 43 US: Key Demographics 2009
  • Chart 44 USA Total Value Sales Baby Care Market (US$ million) 2009
  • Chart 45 US: Baby and Toddler Market Category Growth/Decline 2005/2009

FUTURE OUTLOOK

Socioeconomic Outlook

  • Table 22 Real GDP Growth in Key Markets 2008/2009 (Actual), 2010-2014 (Forecast)

Singletons and Fears of Commitment

  • Table 23 Birth Rates in Key Markets 2009-2014/2019
  • Table 24 Youth Dependency in Key Markets 2009-2014

Robomom – The Role of Technology

Market Outlook

  • Table 25 Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Key Markets 2009-2014
  • Table 26 Baby Food (Including Milk Formula) in Key Markets 2009-2014
  • Table 27 Baby care in Key Markets 2009-2014
  • Table 28 Baby Wipes in Key Markets 2009-2014
  • Table 29 Infant Clothing in Key Markets 2009-2013 (2008 Fixed Exchange Rates)

Baby’s Long-Term Future

Happy Families – The World’s Favourite Game

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