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How to Start a Baby Care Requisites Trading Business with Meydan Free Zone
Baby care requisites represent a high-priority and growing retail category in the UAE, where young families are the fastest-growing demographic and parental investment in premium baby products is among the highest in the world. The UAE Baby Care Products Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 4.20% from 2024 to 2030, driven by rising parental awareness of safe, chemical-free, and hypoallergenic products.[1] The global baby care products market was valued at USD 104.82 billion in 2024, growing at 5.6% CAGR.[2] The UAE's diverse expatriate population, high per capita income levels of USD 53,707 per year, and active online parent community -- including influential UAE-based parenting blogs -- all contribute to a demanding and premium-oriented baby care market.
International brands including Johnson's, Pampers, Chicco, and Mustela are all actively traded, while organic and natural baby care brands are gaining rapid traction.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| RETAIL AND CONSUMER | Baby Care Products Retailers and Distributors Retailers and distributors supplying baby skincare, baby wash, diapers, baby wipes, and infant care requisites to UAE supermarkets, pharmacies, baby specialist stores, and online retail channels. |
| SPECIALIST AND PREMIUM | Premium and Natural Baby Care Traders Traders importing and distributing organic, natural, and hypoallergenic baby care brands to the UAE's growing community of health-conscious parents seeking chemical-free products for their infants and toddlers. |
4772.97 - Baby Care Requisites Trading
Activity 4772.97 covers the trading of baby care requisites, interpreted within the retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical goods, cosmetic and toilet articles in specialised stores. This encompasses baby skincare products including lotions, creams, and nappy rash creams, baby bath and wash products, baby shampoos, baby wipes, nappies and nappy accessories, baby oral care, baby suncare, baby massage oils, and all personal care and hygiene requisites specifically formulated or designed for infants and toddlers.
Activity 4772.97 covers baby care requisites specifically formulated for infants and toddlers. General personal care products for adults fall under 4772.94.
Baby food and infant formula fall under separate food retail categories.
In short: if you are trading baby and infant care requisites, you are in. Adult personal care products fall under 4772.94 and baby food under food retail categories.
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Baby skincare and moisturisersBaby lotions, creams, nappy rash cream, baby talcum powder, and skincare formulated for sensitive infant skin. | Baby oral care Baby toothbrushes, infant toothpaste, gum cleaners, and oral hygiene products for infants and toddlers. |
| Baby wash, shampoo and bath productsBaby body wash, baby shampoo, baby bath foam, and tear-free gentle cleansing products for infant bathing routines. | Baby massage oils and suncare Baby massage oil, baby sunscreen, and specialist baby care products addressing sun protection and soothing massage for infants. |
| Baby wipes and nappy care | Baby wet wipes, dry wipes, nappies, and nappy accessory products for daily infant hygiene and nappy change care. |
Third-Party Approval
This activity does not require third-party approval to obtain a business license from Meydan Free Zone.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This business activity is not subject to AML compliance requirements.
References
- ¹ MarkNtel Advisors. (2024). UAE Baby Care Products Market Size, Share and Report, 2024-2030. marknteladvisors.com
- ² Straits Research. (2025). Baby Care Products Market Size, Share and Forecast. straitsresearch.com
