Pet Snacks and Treats Market Report 2026

The pet snacks and treats market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $53.15 billion in 2025 to $59.65 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of pet humanization trends, growth in premium pet food spending, increased availability of specialized pet snacks, expansion of organized pet retail, rising focus on pet health and wellness.

The pet snacks and treats market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $98.5 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for functional pet nutrition, expansion of e-commerce pet sales, rising preference for organic pet treats, growing investments in pet product innovation, increasing customization of pet snack offerings. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for natural and functional pet treats, rising adoption of organic snack formulations, expansion of dental and health-focused treats, growing focus on clean-label ingredients, enhanced product differentiation strategies.

The rising expenditure on pet health is expected to drive growth in the pet snacks and treats market. Pet health refers to the overall well-being of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, and other domesticated pets. Pet snacks and treats serve as rewards during training, promote dental hygiene, and provide additional nutrients for a balanced diet. For example, in April 2024, the American Pet Products Association, a US-based trade association providing insights into the pet care industry, reported that U.S. pet care spending reached $147 billion in 2023, with $64.4 billion on pet food and treats, $32 billion on supplies, live animals, and OTC medicine, $38.3 billion on veterinary care and product sales, and $12.3 billion on services such as boarding, grooming, and training. Therefore, the increasing focus on pet health is fueling growth in the pet snacks and treats market.

Major players in the pet snacks and treats market are also venturing into the development of new products, such as non-GMO vegetable proteins, to gain a competitive advantage. Non-GMO vegetable proteins refer to plant-derived protein sources produced without the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). For instance, in June 2023, BENEO GmbH, a Germany-based food production company, unveiled a new toolbox of high-quality, non-GMO vegetable proteins for the pet food market. This initiative responds to the growing demand for natural, plant-based, and sustainable pet food products. The toolbox includes rice protein, vital wheat gluten, and faba bean protein concentrate, each offering specific nutritional benefits such as hypoallergenic and highly digestible properties, along with application benefits such as improving texture in various types of pet food. This launch addresses the increasing interest in plant-based ingredients among pet owners and provides pet food manufacturers with versatile solutions to create innovative, nutritious, and environmentally friendly pet food options.

In September 2024, Three Dog Brands, LLC, a U.S.-based company that produces and sells dog treats and accessories, acquired Kennelmaster Foods Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Three Dog Brands to expand its product portfolio into the dehydrated treats segment, while also strengthening its market position and enhancing brand recognition within the premium pet food industry. Kennelmaster Foods Inc. specializes in manufacturing high-quality pet snacks and treats, focusing on meeting the nutritional and enjoyment needs of pets.

Major companies operating in the pet snacks and treats market are Nestle S.A., Mars Incorporated, The J.M. Smucker Company, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc., Big Heart Pet Brands Inc., Diamond Pet Foods Inc., Blue Buffalo Co. Ltd., Affinity Petcare S.A., Freshpet Inc., Schell & Kampeter Inc., Sunshine Mills Inc., Champion Petfoods LP, WellPet LLC, American Pet Nutrition Inc., Redbarn Pet Products LLC, BARK Inc., NutriSourcePet, Simmons Pet Food Inc., Ainsworth Pet Nutrition LLC, Addiction Foods LLC, Castor & Pollux Private Limited, Old Mother Hubbard, Charlee Bear Products LLC, Cloud Star, Canidae.

North America was the largest region in the pet snacks and treats market in 2025. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pet snacks and treats market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the pet snacks and treats market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The pet snacks and treats market consists of sales of dental chew, biscuits, and freeze-dried treats. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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