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Source: KITA– Korea International Trade Association (Total Trade News)
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Korean baby and infant products areemerging as a new category of K-products, gaining strong traction inSoutheast Asian markets.
According to Shopee Korea, sales ofKorean products in the “Mom & Baby” category in 2022 increased morethan fourfold compared to 2019.
Korea Customs Service trade statistics alsoshow that exports of baby cosmetics surged by 214% in 2022, underscoringthe rapid expansion of Korea’s baby-care exports.
Southeast Asia is considered a highlypromising market due to its high birth rates. In 2022,
ASEAN fertilityrates exceeded 2.0 births per woman in eight countries, including Vietnam(2.53) and the Philippines (2.5)—significantly higher than Korea’s0.78.
In addition, per-child spending is onthe rise, supported by the region’s large population base and the growth ofa high-income middle class,
further strengthening market potential.
Notably, baby health-related products—wherehygiene and quality are critical, such as infant healthcare items andformula/baby food
—recorded growth rates of 252% and 154%, respectively,in 2022 compared to 2019. Sales of travel baby products, which come intodirect contact with infants’ skin,
increased by 151%.This trend reflects consumers’ growingpreference for premium products for their children, as purchasing powerrises. Korean baby products,
widely perceived as reliable and high-quality,are benefiting from this shift in consumer behavior.

▲ Shopee Mum’s Club promotion [Photo= Shopee Korea]
Based on Shopee Korea’s internal data, Vietnamrecorded the highest growth rate in the “Mom & Baby” category over the pastfour years,
followed by the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, andThailand.As demand for Korean baby productscontinues to rise,
more Korean companies are expanding into Southeast Asia.Baby lifestyle brand Konny has entered Shopee and currently sells morethan 20 products,
including baby carriers and bibs, across threeSoutheast Asian markets. Konny’s sales reportedly increased approximatelyfivefold compared to its first year on Shopee in 2019.
Growth among K-product resellers hasalso been notable. Happy Gift, a reseller specializing in Koreanproducts,
recorded a 49-fold increase in sales in the Shopee “Mom &Baby” category compared to its initial entry year in 2021.
Popular itemsinclude baby lotions from Dr. Atto, a well-known moisturizing brand, aswell as Grosmimi straw cups, which have gained strong popularity.
In response to the rising popularity of the“Mom & Baby” category, Shopee operates dedicated campaigns andcommunities.
In Singapore, Shopee hosts a “Mega Online Baby Fair”every month and actively supports Korean sellers by organizing curated
baby-product promotions composed exclusively of K-products.
Shopee also runs the “Shopee Mum’s Club,”a social shopping community that offers members quarterly discounts andvouchers specifically for baby and infant products.
Kwon Yoon-ah, Country Director of ShopeeKorea, stated,“Korean baby products are recognized inSoutheast Asia and Taiwan as safe,
high-quality premium products capableof competing with global brands. With signs of growth even emerging in LatinAmerica,
baby products are becoming the next generation of K-products,following beauty and fashion. We encourage sellers to take on overseasexpansion
with Shopee and seize these opportunities.”
Original article link:
https://www.kita.net/board/totalTradeNews/totalTradeNewsDetail.do?no=75139&siteId=1
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