Fewer babies, smaller market: How Singapore baby-care brands are adapting

Singaporean baby-care brands are diversifying their services and expanding into international markets to counter a shrinking domestic birth rate. The industry is facing increased pressure from rising costs and global competition.
Why it matters
Demographic shifts in developed nations are forcing traditional consumer goods companies to fundamentally alter their business models to survive.
Homegrown brands are widening product ranges, adding services and expanding abroad as costs climb and the domestic customer base shrinks.
Fewer babies, rising costs and intensifying competition are putting pressure on Singapore’s baby-care market. (Photo: iStock/Liudmila Chernetska) New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool.
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