Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-29 23:35Industry Overview - The main listed companies in the maternal and infant industry include Kidswant (301078), Runben (603193), Aiyingshi (603214), Mengjie (002397), Jinfalabi (002762), Beiyinmei (002570), Keka (301009), China Feihe (06186.HK), Babytree Group (01761.HK), Goodbaby International (01086.HK), and Newman (02530.HK) [1] - The development history of China's maternal and infant industry can be divided into several stages: Exploration Period (1990s), Development Period (2000-2010), Explosion Period (2011-2018), and Integration Period (2019-present) [1][2] Development Stages - Exploration Period (1990s): Introduction of foreign parenting culture and products, with limited specialized maternal and infant stores [1] - Development Period (2000-2010): Increased acceptance of maternal and infant products, emergence of regional chain markets, and the rise of online maternal and infant communities [1] - Explosion Period (2011-2018): Rapid growth of online maternal and infant platforms and the establishment of offline stores as the primary consumption channel [1] - Integration Period (2019-present): Growth of private traffic through social media and the need for a "online + offline" shopping experience to maintain competitive advantage [2] Global Trends - The global maternal and infant industry began to flourish in the 1950s-60s, with significant growth in countries like Japan and the USA, leading to the emergence of chain brands [3] - By 1990, the maternal and infant market in developed countries matured, prompting international brands to enter markets like China, where domestic brands also began to rise [3] - The future of maternal and infant products will see increased diversification and innovation in sales channels and models to meet modern consumer demands [3] Market Share Insights - According to Grand View Research, baby cosmetics and toiletries account for 33.5% of the global baby products market, driven by the importance of hygiene and convenience for parents [7] - Baby food holds a 25.3% market share, with demand driven by urbanization, busy work schedules, and increasing parental focus on nutrition [7] Demographic Trends - The number of women of childbearing age in China is on a declining trend, decreasing from 380 million in 2011 to 310 million in 2022, with projections indicating a further decline by 2025 [9][10]