Pet Food Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

The global food pet market will reach $56 million in 2015, according to a Global Industry Analyst report. Patterns vary internationally with cultural norms and economic conditions, but general trends toward lower birthrates, smaller families, and growing middle-class populations have revolutionized the attitudes and spending patterns of pet owners, especially in the pet food category.

By type of pet, pet food is generally classified into dog food, cat food, and other pet food. Dog and cat foods can be subdivided into dry packaged, wet/moist (usually in cans, but also in pouches), treats (which are increasingly functional or in positioning, rather than simply indulgent), and frozen/refrigerated (often with a focus on superpremium quality and product freshness).

Dog and cat foods, which account for the bulk of the pet food market, are also positioned among one of more of the several categories. These include active/outdoors, functional, gourmet, lifestage, natural/organic, premium, weight control and size/breed.

MarketResearch.com’s extensive collection of research studies on the pet food market will provide the competitive analysis and perspectives you need geographically (global, regional, or national), by type of pet, by type or class of pet food and treats, and by key manufacturing and retailing issues such as ingredient and formulation trends, packaging innovation, and online retailing.

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Pet Food Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Morocco Pet Products

    ... same time, other pet product goods are highly expensive, and therefore, considered to be a luxury by most low- and middle-income Moroccan pet owners. Consequently, most pet care products are purchased by upper-income pet owners ... Read More

  • Switzerland Other Pet Food

    ... the previous year, value growth is set to be driven primarily by unit price increases. Indeed, the other pet population has continued to decline in 2024, partly as a result of consumers’ changing expectations about ... Read More

  • Indonesia Other Pet Food

    ... as seen during the era of the pandemic, and thus sales are slowing down. That said, the hobby of keeping an aquarium continues, with ornamental fish contests being popular among exotic fish owners, for example. ... Read More

  • Sweden Cat Food

    ... in adoptions showing signs of plateauing compared to the surge seen during 2020-2021. Swedes are gradually reverting to their pre-pandemic routines, prompting some to re-evaluate their commitments to pet care and the possibility of adding ... Read More

  • Taiwan Pet Care

    ... babies, infants and young children. As pet ownership rises and is increasingly seen as the norm, the country’s pet care market continues to grow and develop. This situation is also being enhanced by improvements in ... Read More

  • Netherlands Pet Products

    ... This trend is partly driven by the desire to manage pet care expenses more effectively, leading to an increased demand for a wide range of OTC products, including pet dietary supplements, wound care, flea/tick treatments, ... Read More

  • Thailand Cat Food

    ... demand for cat food is rising steadily as the cat population grows. In addition, the adaptability of cats to smaller living spaces such as condominiums positions them as a more practical choice for urban dwellers, ... Read More

  • Philippines Dog Food

    ... rising prices caused by inflation. Higher prices had a particularly significant negative impact on mid-priced dry dog food, as pet owners opted for more cost-effective alternatives. In addition, the country’s reliance on imports was a ... Read More

  • Spain Pet Products

    ... the Protection of Rights and Welfare of Animals – during 2022 and until the end of September 2023 when it came into effect. During this time of uncertainty, there were speculations and disputes on which ... Read More

  • Philippines Cat Food

    ... in the cat population attracted many players to the category, leading to a notable increase in the brands available. In 2024, around 30 brands are present, compared with just a few in 2010, indicating that ... Read More

  • Norway Other Pet Food

    ... committing to a cat or a dog. However, as a result, rabbits also sometimes become victims of neglect. Better sales regulation of rabbits as pets as well as mandatory registration could improve the welfare of ... Read More

  • Bulgaria Pet Care

    ... the pet care market as dogs and cats continued to be the main pet population in the country. Value growth continued to be higher than volume growth based on improved pet food quality and price ... Read More

  • Finland Cat Food

    ... food remains a top priority for Finns and thus they are generally reluctant to trade down to cheaper products, with this ensuring that sales have remained relatively stable in 2024 in retail volume terms. Due ... Read More

  • Israel Pet Care

    ... in the second half of 2022, with this continuing into 2023, while pet abandonment rose over the same period. Many people adopted pets during the COVID-19 pandemic when they were spending more time at home, ... Read More

  • Bulgaria Cat Food

    ... of volume sales remain pet humanisation, rising awareness of the nutritional and health benefits of prepared food products and increasing appreciation of the greater convenience they provide compared to home-made alternatives. Even among the many ... Read More

  • Egypt Dog Food

    ... the country. Euromonitor International's Dog Food in Egypt report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, allowing you ... Read More

  • Bulgaria Other Pet Food

    ... high level. Category growth will be based mainly on increasing knowledge among the owners of other pets on how to best provide their pets with healthy nutrition. While inflation is slowing, most other pet food ... Read More

  • Norway Dog Food

    ... Promotional activities subsided quite substantially and price increases that were delayed over 2022 became visible in 2023 as companies were severely tested by a significant drop in profit margins, both on the manufacturer and retailer ... Read More

  • Egypt Pet Care

    ... currency deficiency and inflation make it more difficult for local consumers to adopt regular purchasing habits; however, the rise of domestic production and the inclination towards fresh food and other alternatives such as packaged meals ... Read More

  • Greece Pet Care

    ... in 2023 than volume terms with this resulting from the impact of elevated inflation and constant price adjustments, but despite these challenges demand remained stable. Pet owners continue to show a willingness to take care ... Read More

  • Ireland Cat Food

    ... projected to be slower than in 2023. This is predicted to lead to a lower decrease in retail volume sales and slower retail current value growth. Although price increases have started to slow, they remain ... Read More

  • Hungary Pet Care

    ... volume sales are expected to continue to drop at the end of the review period, albeit at a slower rate than in 2023. Euromonitor International's Pet Care in Hungary report offers a comprehensive guide to ... Read More

  • Argentina Dog Food

    ... situation. As a result of the decline in purchasing power, many dog owners have switched from their preferred brands to cheaper alternatives. In dry dog food, economy food is expected to be the only category ... Read More

  • Netherlands Dog Food

    ... pandemic in 2020. This has helped to maintain positive retail volume sales of dog food. Moreover, households are prioritising spending on their pets, and owners want to ensure they provide their dog with its daily ... Read More

  • Spain Cat Food

    ... of cat-owning households in Spain, along with consumers owning more than one cat. This trend is also supported by the legislation which requires cats to be sterilised, meaning consumers do not need to worry about ... Read More

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