UAE Dog Food Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028

UAE Dog Food Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028

Market Overview:

The UAE dog food market size reached US$ 17.0 Million in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 24.4 Million by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.86% during 2023-2028.

Although cats are preferred as pets in the UAE, dog ownership rate has also witnessed a significant rise over the past few years. Growing number of expatriates and increasing prosperity have encouraged the trend of dog ownership in the country. Moreover, owing to pet humanization, a large section of the population is now treating their dogs as a part of their family, and is willing to expend more money on dog food products for maintaining healthy weight and providing them with an overall balanced diet. Apart from this, premium dog food products are also gaining traction in the country as they are made of better-quality ingredients which provide the right balance of nutrients.

UAE Dog Food Industry Drivers:

Dog owners now prefer to buy organic dog food products as they are devoid of pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and artificial flavorings and preservatives. Additionally, these products include natural prebiotics which assist in digestion and avert skin diseases and allergic reactions in dogs. Further, several residential buildings and public spaces in the UAE are now allowing the entry of pets with their owners. For instance, Dubai Birds and Pet Market has included a dog-walking area in its plans. Similarly, hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are offering assorted treats, and special customized menu and services for dogs. Other factors such as the increasing number of nuclear families and escalating demand for service dogs for the geriatric population are augmenting the sales of dog food in the country.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the UAE dog food market report, along with forecasts at the regional and country level from 2023-2028. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, ingredient and distribution channel.

Breakup by Product Type:

Dry Food
Wet and Canned Food
Snacks and Treats 

On the basis of product type, the UAE dog food market has been segmented into dry food, wet and canned food, and snacks and treats. At present, dry food represents the most popular product type as it is relatively easy to store.

Breakup by Ingredient:

Animal Derivatives 
Plant Derivatives
Cereals Derivatives
Others 

Based on ingredient, the market has been classified into animal derivatives, plant derivatives, cereals derivatives and others. Amongst these, animal derivatives account for the majority of the market share as these ingredients have a higher nutritional value.

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

Convenience Stores
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Online Stores
Others

The market has also been segregated on the basis of distribution channel which include convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, online stores and others.

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the UAE dog food market has also been examined. Some of the key players operating in the market include:

Del Monte Foods Inc.
Nestlé S.A.
Mars, Incorporated
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the UAE dog food market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
Which has been the impact of COVID-19 on the UAE dog food market?
Which are the popular product types in the UAE dog food market?
What are the key ingredient segments in the UAE dog food market?
What are the major distribution channels in the UAE dog food market?
What are the price trends of dog foods?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the UAE dog food market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the UAE dog food market?
What is the structure of the UAE dog food market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the UAE dog food market?
How is dog food manufactured?