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

  • Cat Food in the United Kingdom

    ... for cat food. Despite the increasing popularity of cats as companions, as evident from a return to growth for the cat population in 2024, there are still challenges for the category, including the prevailing economic ... Read More

  • Cat Food in China

    ... dogs for the first time in 2021, and the gap has continued to widen ever since. This has resulted in continuous growth in retail volume and current value sales of cat food in China, which ... Read More

  • Cat Food in the US

    ... Over the past year, the cat food category has received growing attention from manufacturers, which have launched new or expanded product offerings. With the historic favouring of dogs as man’s best friend, the US pet ... Read More

  • Pet Products in France

    ... A similar pattern has continued into 2024, albeit prices have been more stable than in the previous year with this being reflected in more stable growth. Aside from price increases the growth of cat litter ... Read More

  • Pet Products in the US

    ... categories. For pet products, this has raised the opportunity for the adoption of human beauty claims across products. For example, catchphrases such as “healthy ageing” have increasingly shifted to “anti-aging” and “age reversing”, showcased in ... Read More

  • Pet Care in China

    ... nutrition, and living conditions of pets. Pet food is expected to show steady growth in 2024, mainly driven by increasing sales of cat food. In 2024, the cat population is set to grow steadily, and ... Read More

  • Pet Care in the United Kingdom

    ... slow. Multinational pet food companies face ongoing obstacles related to the supply of crucial pet food ingredients and retail distribution challenges. While unit price increases of pet care remain positive in 2024, there is a ... Read More

  • Dog Food in Hong Kong, China

    ... desire among consumers to enjoy the same activities or events with their dogs due to the strong humanisation trend. On the other hand, falling volume sales in the category align with the decline in the ... Read More

  • Other Pet Food in Canada

    ... options through the use of natural ingredients. This has translated into a rise in demand for food that is free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. The manufacturers of brands like Mazuri (bird food) and ... Read More

  • Other Pet Food in Chile

    ... trend can be attributed to several factors that limit the appeal and accessibility of these alternative pets compared to more traditional options such as cats and dogs. Firstly, the preference for cats and dogs as ... Read More

  • Global Frozen and Freeze-Dried Pet Food Market Analysis and Forecast 2024-2030

    ... food is placed in a vacuum chamber where the temperature remains below freezing. As the pressure and temperature changes, the ice crystals (moisture) in the food are vaporized rather than evaporated. The freeze-drying process prevents ... Read More

  • Pet Care in France

    ... small and medium-sized dogs remained the most adopted in 2023. Since the 1 January 2024, pet shops and superstores are no longer allowed to sell cats and dogs. This new law is designed to fight ... Read More

  • South Korea Cat Food

    ... two years were lower than the steady double-digit growth rates seen in previous years, with several factors contributing to this shift. Factors such as the high inflation rate, which resulted in an increase in the ... Read More

  • Other Pet Food in the United Arab Emirates

    ... targeting birds, fish and small mammals/reptiles as these populations grow. Owning a pet is becoming increasingly popular in the United Arab Emirates, especially those that do not take up considerable living space. Euromonitor International's Other ... Read More

  • Dog Food in Saudi Arabia

    ... positively impacted by the rapid rise in dog ownership in Saudi Arabia. With shifting attitudes in the Kingdom, people are becoming more open to owning dogs. Not only are people buying more dogs but pet ... Read More

  • Cat Food in Belgium

    ... rate seen in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns. However, there are now over 2.6 million cats in Belgium and therefore cat food has seen some volume growth as well as high ... Read More

  • Pet Products in Chile

    ... and economic uncertainty have made price a significant consideration for consumers. Private label, known for offering competitive pricing without compromising on quality, caters for budget-conscious consumers seeking value for money. This price advantage is particularly ... Read More

  • Pet Products in China

    ... solid. The growth of cat litter is expected to stabilise in 2024, maintaining a high single-digit current value growth rate. In the post-pandemic era, the growth of the cat population has been stabilising, and the ... Read More

  • Other Pet Food in the US

    ... As pet ownership increasingly becomes a premium commitment, players in other pet food have faced rising challenges adjusting to shifts in ownership trends. Notably, fish ownership has continued to gain traction amongst hobbyists over families ... Read More

  • Cat Food in the United Arab Emirates

    ... volume growth in the category. Cat ownership is preferred in the United Arab Emirates due to factors such as smaller living spaces as well as busy lifestyles. The growth of the cat population and the ... Read More

  • Cat Food in Hong Kong, China

    ... growth. Consumers actively choose snacks that have both taste and functionality for the health of their cats. The rising demand for freeze-dried cat food exemplifies the growing preference for nutritionally rich and delectable choices, reflecting ... Read More

  • Other Pet Food in Italy

    ... increases implemented by companies in response to rising costs. Despite inflation decreasing in the second half of 2023 most companies implemented new price increases in December. As a result, volume sales of other pet food ... Read More

  • Pet Products in Italy

    ... which provide greater comfort to cats. As seen in pet food, the pet humanisation trend is also starting to have a growing influence on the choice of cat litter with owners becoming increasingly demanding and ... Read More

  • South Korea Pet Care

    ... As the economy struggled and living expenses surged at the end of the review period, consumers began to limit their pet care budget. The economic downturn also further exacerbated existing disparities in consumer spending habits. ... Read More

  • Pet Care in Italy

    ... across the board in all distribution channels, with the biggest increases seen in discounters, supermarkets, and hypermarkets. Meanwhile, in pet shops and superstores the price increases were smaller. Inflation has been more stable in 2024 ... Read More

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