Pet Food Ingredient Market Report 2026

The pet food ingredient market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $36.04 billion in 2025 to $38.44 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising pet ownership rates, increasing premiumization of pet food products, expansion of commercial pet food manufacturing, growing awareness of pet nutrition, availability of diverse ingredient sources.

The pet food ingredient market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $51.14 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for specialized pet diets, rising focus on pet health and wellness, expansion of organic and sustainable pet food offerings, growing investments in ingredient innovation, increasing regulatory scrutiny on pet food quality. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for functional and nutrient-enriched ingredients, rising use of natural and clean-label inputs, growing adoption of customized pet nutrition solutions, expansion of plant-based and alternative protein sources, enhanced focus on ingredient traceability and safety.

The expanding e-commerce sector is expected to drive the growth of the pet food ingredients market going forward. The e-commerce sector involves the online purchase and sale of goods and services through digital platforms. Rapid growth in e-commerce is benefiting the pet food ingredients market by improving accessibility and convenience for pet owners, offering a wide selection of ingredients tailored to specific dietary requirements and preferences. Online platforms enable consumers to easily browse, compare products, access detailed nutritional information, and make well-informed purchasing decisions. For instance, in May 2024, according to the United States Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, e-commerce sales increased by 8.5% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, accounting for 15.6% of total retail sales, while overall retail sales rose by 2.8% year over year. Therefore, the growing e-commerce sector is fueling the expansion of the pet food ingredients market.

Leading companies in the pet food ingredient market are creating innovative products, such as Carnival, to enhance nutritional value, boost palatability, and support overall pet health, in response to the rising demand for high-quality and functional pet food ingredients. Carniwel products are specialized pet food ingredients formulated to deliver high-quality protein and essential nutrients that promote improved animal health and well-being. For example, in October 2024, Growel Group, an India-based company, launched Carnival. This brand aims to offer premium nutrition at affordable prices, addressing the evolving dietary needs of pets at various life stages. Carnival provides a wide array of products for both dogs and cats, including tailored formulas for puppies, kittens, adult pets, and senior animals. Additionally, Carniwel features vegetarian options to cater to the dietary preferences of over 30% of Indian households that follow vegetarian diets.

In January 2024, VAFO Group, a Finland-based company specializing in pet food and pet care products, acquired Dagsmark for an undisclosed sum. VAFO Group's acquisitions are generally aimed at expanding its market presence, enhancing its product offerings, and solidifying its position in the pet food industry. Dagsmark, a Denmark-based company, is recognized for its production of high-quality dry and wet food for dogs and cats.

Major companies operating in the pet food ingredient market are BASF SE, Darling Ingredients Inc, Cargill Inc, DSM Nutritional Products AG, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Kemin Industries Inc, Roquette Freres SA, Ingredion Incorporated, DuPont Nutrition Inc, Lallemand Inc, SunOpta Inc, AFB International Inc, American Dehydrated Foods Inc, APS Phoenix LLC, Biorigin Company, Nutreco NV, SARIA International GmbH, Omega Protein Corporation, Alltech Inc, Balchem Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the pet food ingredient market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the pet food ingredient market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the pet food ingredient 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 food ingredient market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The pet food ingredient market consists of sales of rice bran, poultry meal, seafood, feed grains, soybean meal, and beet pulp. 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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