Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Baby on board
Since purchases of baby travel equipment are largely based on necessity, baby strollers and carriages have been consistently in demand even during tough economic times. However, as disposable income decreased, new parents bought used goods or shied away from more expensive options. Over the next five years, the birthrate is expected to slowly increase, along with disposable income, which will boost industry demand.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter
IBISWorld analysis reveals that the Baby Stroller and Car Seat Manufacturing industry exhibits a medium level of capital intensity. Manufacturing machinery is required to cut plastic, foam and metal parts that constitute inputs for strollers and car seats. At the same time, much of the assembly is performed by hand or left for consumers to complete after they have purchased the product. In this way, labor costs offset some of the capital costs that go toward financing machinery, thus leaving the industry with a moderate level of capital intensity... purchase to read more