Animal and Pet Food Market Report 2025

This Animal and Pet Food market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The animal and pet food market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $351.54 billion in 2024 to $380.29 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to pet ownership, animal health and well-being, premium and specialty products, retail distribution, vet recommendations.

The animal and pet food market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $518.47 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to health-conscious pet owners, sustainability and eco-friendly products, customized and personalized diets, digital marketing and e-commerce, global market expansion. Major trends in the forecast period include grain-free and limited ingredient diets, protein-rich and meat-first formulations, natural and organic pet food, alternative protein sources, functional and nutrient-enriched products.

The anticipated growth in the animal and pet food market is bolstered by the forecast of stable economic expansion across various developed and developing nations. For example, in May 2024, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a France-based intergovernmental organization, projected global GDP growth to remain stable at 3.1% in 2024, consistent with the growth rate of 2023. A modest increase to 3.2% is expected in 2025. Moreover, the expected recovery in commodity prices, following a notable decline in the historical period, is poised to contribute to market growth. Developed economies are also projected to maintain a steady growth trajectory throughout the forecast period. Furthermore, emerging markets are expected to exhibit slightly more rapid growth compared to developed markets during the forecast period. This anticipated stability in economic growth is set to stimulate investments in the end-user markets, thereby propelling the market's expansion in the coming years.

The growing trend of pet adoption is expected to be a driving force behind the expansion of the animal and pet food market in the future. Pet adoption involves providing a new home and care to homeless or abandoned animals from shelters or rescue organizations. This process plays a significant role in the diets and well-being of animals and pets. With an increasing number of individuals choosing to adopt pets, there is a heightened demand for various pet-related products and services, including pet food, pet supplies, and nutritional solutions, to ensure these animals receive proper nutrition and care. For example, data from March 2022, sourced from Bankrate LLC, a US-based publisher supported by advertising, reveals that approximately 2 million dogs and 2.1 million cats are adopted each year, with over 3 million pets entering shelters annually. This surge in pet adoption is a driving force behind the growth of the animal and pet food market.

Major pet food manufacturing companies are increasingly integrating automation technologies into their operations, incorporating advanced production lines and software solutions to enhance safety and operational efficiency. These technologies are employed to automate various processes, including formulation, extrusion, batching, drying, coating, and liquid delivery, resulting in cost-effective production and consistent product quality. As an illustration, Champion Petfoods, a Canadian pet food producer, has implemented video-monitored production lines, utilizing Rockwell hardware and software systems to connect cooking processes. Furthermore, the company employs bulk bins, conveying systems, votator heat exchangers, and advanced extrusion and drying systems. Similarly, the pet food manufacturing plant operated by United Pet Group in St. Louis has harnessed FactoryTalk software from Rockwell Automation, leading to a 10% reduction in overtime and a 15% increase in labor efficiency. These automation technologies are playing a crucial role in improving the pet food manufacturing process.

Major players in the animal and pet food market are increasingly forming strategic partnerships to provide essential Hilucia protein and oil to enhance pet nutrition and overall health. Strategic partnerships involve leveraging the strengths and resources of each company to achieve mutual benefits. For example, in August 2024, Innovafeed, a France-based agro-industrial company specializing in converting organic waste into high-quality insect protein for animal and pet nutrition, partnered with Jiminy's and Arch, a US-based pet nutrition company focused on developing environmentally friendly insect protein products for dogs and cats. Through this collaboration, the companies aim to launch products under the Hilucia™ label, emphasizing performance, sustainability, and precision. This label highlights Innovafeed's model, which significantly reduces environmental impact by cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% compared to traditional protein sources, while providing superior nutritional benefits, such as 60% protein and essential fatty acids for optimal pet health.

Major companies operating in the animal and pet food market include Cargill Incorporated, Nestle S.A., New Hope Liuhe Co .Ltd., Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL, Bunge Limited, Diamond Pet Foods Inc., Mitsui & Co.Ltd., CJ Cheiljedang Corp, LandO'Lakes Inc., J.M.Smucker Company, Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc., Blue Buffalo Co Ltd., SCHELL & KAMPETER INC., Wellness Pet LLC, Sunshine Mills Inc., Merrick Pet Care, Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, LLC, Simmons Foods Inc., Tuffy’s Pet Foods Inc., Natures Menu Ltd., American Nutrition Inc., Alphia, ADM Animal Nutrition Inc., NutriSource Pet Foods, Mid America Pet Food, KENT Corporation, KLN Family Brands, Nurture Farms, United Pet Group Inc., Eagle Mountain Pet Food, VICTOR premium pet food, Royal Canin SAS, Iams pet food, Eukanuba.

Animal food refers to a category of feed created from various ingredients, including grains, oilseed mill products, and meat components, intended for the nutrition of domestic animals. On the other hand, pet food is a specialized type of feed composed of ingredients such as grains, oilseed mill products, and meat components, tailored for the consumption of dogs or cats.

The primary categories within the realm of animal and pet food encompass pet food and animal food. Pet food is designed to cater to the specific nutritional requirements of domesticated animals. These feeds incorporate diverse ingredient types, including animal derivatives, plant derivatives, and synthetic components, and are distributed through various channels, including supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce platforms, and other distribution channels.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the animal and pet food market in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest in the animal and pet food market. The regions covered in the animal and pet food market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the animal and pet food market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The animal and pet food market consists of sales of poultry feed, cattle feed, aquaculture feed, dry dog food, dog treats, wet dog food, wet cat food, dry cat food, cat treats, and other animal and pet food. 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 animal and pet food market is segmented into pet food and animal food.

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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