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

  • Portugal Other Pet Food

    ... population of other pets saw a slight decline in 2023, and this is set to continue in 2024. Having a pet involves investment and time to care for it. With the return to the office ... Read More

  • Taiwan Dog Food

    ... category was supported by the increasing consumer interest in more expensive products that add value via the use of freeze-dried ingredients. Freeze-drying is widely regarded as an ideal natural preservation method and this has made ... Read More

  • Morocco Dog Food

    ... rural areas where dogs are typically used as guard dogs, for hunting or herding sheep. Euromonitor International's Dog Food in Morocco report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at ... Read More

  • Taiwan Pet Products

    ... demand for smart and connected devices for pets. These include highly practical items such as smart pet trackers, remote pet monitoring systems and automated feeders, as well as interactive toys. These devices provide pet owners ... Read More

  • Sweden Pet Care

    ... pet abandonment reports, consequently slowing pet food sales. The return to pre-pandemic lifestyle has partnered with rising inflation and political instability, impacting these pet ownership figures. In addition, price hikes have continued to challenge sales. ... Read More

  • Pet Products & Services: United States

    ... in annual series from 2018 to 2023. Total demand is segmented by category in terms of: retail channel pet food and treats, veterinary services, retail channel pet supplies, and non-medical pet services. A full outline ... Read More

  • Indonesia Pet Products

    ... tied to the pet humanisation trends which arose from the higher levels of pet ownership seen during the pandemic. Other pet products is a notable subcategory, due to the provision of at-home grooming products which ... Read More

  • Morocco Pet Care

    ... in 2021, the performance of the Moroccan economy stood at 1.2% in 2022. In 2023, it grew modestly by 2.4%, due to the unfavourable economic situation - particularly for the agricultural sector, which was impacted ... Read More

  • Switzerland Pet Products

    ... for upmarket pet food has similarly led to increased demand for pet products. Local consumers are interested not only in essential products, such as cat litter, but in accessories like pet clothing and toys (particularly ... Read More

  • Portugal Dog Food

    ... private label and the premium segment also registering better dynamics. Those who could afford it continued to buy premium products, and those who suffered from a loss of purchasing power tried to balance their budget ... Read More

  • Sweden Pet Products

    ... accessible in most pet aisles. Conversely, supplementation for small animals is often considered niche. However, there are indications of expansion into the small animal segment. Arken Zoo has recently introduced its brand Oxbow on shelves, ... Read More

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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