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According to GAC data [1], China imported 165,836 tons of infant formula in H1 2019, valued at 17.4 billion yuan and representing YOY-growth of 24%.
Top Exporters' Performance: H1 2017-2019
Using the 2018 data as a reference, the top-ranked countries in terms of import volume and value haven't changed. However, only New Zealand, Holland, Ireland, Denmark, Australia and Switzerland are on track to exceed their 2018 import volume and value in 2019, suggesting further consolidation of the market. (read more info at China Import & Market Data of Major Food Sectors 2018 [2])
YOY Comparison of Infant Formula Imports, H1 of 2017-2019
New Zealand has ramped up export volume significantly and has performed strongly, recording 71% in the first half of 2019 and 34% in 2018, putting it on a trajectory to overtake the Netherlands in the next few years. (Recommended reading: ANZ Infant Formula in China: Import Channel Analysis 2018 [3])
Meanwhile, Germany's exports suffered, falling by 50% compared to last year.
Newly Approved 24 Imported Infant Formula Recipes this year
Until now, China has approved 18 product lines from the Netherlands and 6 product lines from Denmark since the beginning of this year. However, New Zealand is starting to catch up:
Netherlands: 9 approved manufacturers, 55 production lines
New Zealand: 11 approved factories, 72 production lines
Country | Enterprises | IF factories | Products approved | ChemLinked News |
The Netherlands | Ausnutria | Ausnutria Heerenveen Hector B.V. | 3 series, 9 products | China Infant Formula Registration Updates [4]; |
Ausnutria Heerenveen Pluto B.V. | 3 series, 3 products | |||
Primavita | Industriële Diensten Heino B.V. | 2 series, 6 products | ||
Denmark | Arla | Arla Foods amba AKAFA | 2 series, 6 products |
Other important news you shall not miss this year:
China Consults on Infant Formula Recipe Registration Measures [6]
China Consults on Special Food Registration Onsite Inspection Requirements [7]
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