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 Other Pet Food

    ... in pets such as birds, fish and other mammals. As such, the continuous decrease in the other pet population and the shift from prepared to unprepared food is negatively impacting sales. The vast majority of ... Read More

  • Sweden Dog Food

    ... of their families, they seek out treats and mixers to spoil and indulge them. This shift in perception is driving a surge in demand for premium and health-conscious options, leading to notable growth in this ... Read More

  • Taiwan Other Pet Food

    ... a reflection of the traditional love that many Oriental cultures have for keeping fish in aquariums in their homes and places of business. Apart from fish, the popularity hierarchy proceeds as follows: birds, followed by ... Read More

  • Taiwan Cat Food

    ... rapid growth in cat ownership among people aged between 21 and 30 years old. As urban development progresses in Taiwan, many more people find themselves living in high-rise apartments, a situation which lends itself to ... Read More

  • Switzerland Pet Care

    ... materials exerting upward pressure on unit prices. With consumers becoming more budget conscious, many pet owners have tended towards buying larger pack sizes in order to economise, as well as looking out for promotions and ... Read More

  • Indonesiad Pet Care

    ... in the period 2020-to-2021, due to the pandemic lockdowns inspiring pet ownership and the humanisation of pets whilst people were confined to their homes. That said, baseline demand continues, with cats proving to be the ... Read More

  • Indonesia Dog Food

    ... ownership and spending time with their animals. However, in the post-pandemic landscape, we are seeing a rebalancing effect – notably so as keeping dogs as pets raises more challenges than keeping cats. Dogs require a ... Read More

  • Portugal Cat Food

    ... across all price segments. The cat population rose throughout the review period, and this is set to continue in 2024, as cats’ small size makes them ideal for apartment living, and their independent nature is ... Read More

  • 2024 Global Forecast for Pet Care Market (2025-2030 Outlook)-High Tech & Emerging Markets Report

    ... product or service category is within the NAICS Medical Device Mfg. industry. The product or service category is within the NAICS Medical Device Mfg. industry. The global market is expected to increase from USD xx ... Read More

  • 2024 Global Forecast for Pet Food Flavors Market (2025-2030 Outlook)-High Tech & Emerging Markets Report

    ... The product or service category is within the NAICS Food Manufacturing industry. The product or service category is within the NAICS Food Manufacturing industry. The global market is expected to increase from USD xx billion ... Read More

  • Portugal Pet Care

    ... number of pet adoptions during the pandemic, the pet population is expected to decline in this year. The return to offices and a drop in household purchasing power has meant that fewer families have been ... Read More

  • Sweden Other Pet Food

    ... primarily the result of rising unit prices attributed to inflation and a shift towards higher quality, premium products. While not as prominent as seen in the dog and cat categories, pet humanisation is influencing owners ... Read More

  • Morocco Cat Food

    ... considered more desirable pets, acceptable animals to keep at home. This makes cats a popular pet among town and city dwellers living in smaller accommodations or flats. Many cat owners are urban females who are ... Read More

  • Indonesia Cat Food

    ... attention than cats, from exercise to training and general interaction, added to which, many Indonesians are Muslim and thus have certain religious beliefs against the keeping of dogs), along with the increasing trend of people ... Read More

  • 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

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