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

  • Bulgaria Dog Food

    ... owners' higher awareness of the health and nutritional benefits of industrial food. Many Bulgarians have remained willing to trade up despite the high cost of living, which is testament to the strength of the pet ... Read More

  • Philippines Pet Products

    ... a strain on pet owners’ budgets. Therefore, although retail current value growth continued for pet products in the Philippines in 2023, and this trend is set to continue in 2024, rates of increase are lower ... Read More

  • Egypt Other Pet Food

    ... sales. The ownership of birds, fish, and other small mammals/reptiles is not especially popular in Egyptian culture when compared with dog and cat ownership. Birds and fish are considered a short-lived experience for pet owners, ... Read More

  • Egypt Pet Products

    ... to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading ... Read More

  • Israel Cat Food

    ... continuing to purchase premium foods and products for their cats. Locals see their cats as part of the family and want to get the best products for them. As pet owners spend more time with ... Read More

  • Ireland Other Pet Food

    ... Animals (DSPCA) has revealed a doubling in the number of small mammals as pets since March 2022. The DSPCA attributes this surge to the cost-of-living crisis and the resumption of office work in the post-Coronavirus ... Read More

  • Hungary Cat Food

    ... households. As the cat population is growing year-on-year in Hungary, owners are showing more enthusiasm in pampering their pets and investing in high-quality cat food (as well as furniture and toys) options. Euromonitor International's Cat ... Read More

  • Greece Dog Food

    ... shops and superstores in Greece, attaches great importance to corporate social responsibility (CSR) by supporting many charitable actions. In fact, as part of its CSR efforts, the company created its Act Pawsi+ive campaign through which ... Read More

  • Argentina Pet Care

    ... in 2023, which was the highest rate since 1991 when it stood at 172%, according to official sources. The GDP and purchasing power consequently declined in 2023, and this is expected to continue in 2024. ... Read More

  • Ireland Pet Care

    ... effects have been less decisive in pet care, as inflation softens and product prices stabilise towards the end of the review period. Nonetheless, there remains upward pressure on unit prices, with price increases still visible ... Read More

  • Finland Pet Care

    ... become even stricter as authorities seek to ensure a high standard of care for domestic animals. The Animal Welfare Act 693/2023 §21 states that all animals in permanent holding places must have access to a ... Read More

  • Netherlands Other Pet Food

    ... 2020 and 2021. There was a particularly notable increase in reptile adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the post-pandemic period has seen a reversal of this trend, with many owners giving away their reptiles due ... Read More

  • Philippines Other Pet Food

    ... attributed to inflation and rising prices. In 2024, sales of other pet food are expected to rebound to growth, with increases expected across all categories in both retail volume and current value terms in the ... Read More

  • Thailand Dog Food

    ... ownership. The increasing prevalence of dogs as companions among various segments of the country’s population underscores the enduring appeal of dog ownership. Euromonitor International's Dog Food in Thailand report offers a comprehensive guide to the ... Read More

  • Thailand Other Pet Food

    ... until 20 December 2023, garnering over 100,000 supporters advocating for the unlocking of the Red-whiskered Bulbul. The campaign's objective is to allow breeders to freely raise and propagate caged birds, recognising them as a vital ... Read More

  • Hungary Other Pet Food

    ... Menu for small mammals exemplify this trend, as they are promoted as being without added sugar and free from artificial preservatives, colourings, flavours and emulsifiers. They are also highlighted as being free from genetically modified ... Read More

  • Hungary Dog Food

    ... overtake wet dog food to become the biggest contributor to retail volume sales in dog food, and pet food overall in 2024. Dog treats and mixers is expected to post the highest retail volume and ... Read More

  • Israel Pet Products

    ... the high rate of inflation and the increasing cost of raw materials. As a result of the shift towards remote work and locals spending more time at home during the COVID-19 crisis, pet owners have ... Read More

  • Norway Cat Food

    ... competitiveness this strategy become unviable for most as inflation remained elevated in 2023. Hence, many companies imposed price hikes on cat food at the beginning of 2023. With the cost of living rising, these unit ... Read More

  • Greece Pet Products

    ... the review period with consumers paying more attention to ensuring a supply of quality pet food. The fact that many owners spent a lot of time with their pets during the pandemic and bought a ... Read More

  • Ireland Dog Food

    ... Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA)’s report of a surge in animals being given up compelled a public appeal to relieve the strain on their services. Inflation emerged as a driving ... Read More

  • Greece Cat Food

    ... their beloved pets. Pet City, which is the leading chain of pet shops and superstore in Greece, has renovated one store and converted it into a flagship store which provides a huge variety of cat ... Read More

  • Philippines Pet Care

    ... pet ownership. The slowdown in this year was mainly attributed to the impact of inflation, with consumers being more cautious with their spending. Moving into 2024, there is a somewhat brighter outlook for pet care, ... Read More

  • Netherlands Cat Food

    ... than dogs to changes in their diet, palatability and acceptance is something cat owners always take into account. As such, consumers are trying to find a balance between saving money and making sure they feed ... Read More

  • Spain Other Pet Food

    ... which is supported by still-high unit prices. One of the factors influencing this trend is the unclear interpretation of the new Law 7/2023 on the Protection of Rights and Welfare of Animals – during 2022 ... Read More

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