Pet Food Market Report 2025

The pet food market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $73.85 billion in 2024 to $79.2 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased pet spending, increased pet ownership by gen z and gen y adults, and emerging markets growth.

The pet food market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $105.69 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for premium and organic pet food, influence of digital media marketing and social media, rising demand due to increase in stockpiling of pet food, increasing feeding of stray animals and other abandoned pets, and increasing demand for pets. Major trends in the forecast period include investing in facilities to produce quality grain-free dog food products, offering premium pet food products, using ecommerce platforms to sell products online, adopting automation technologies, focusing on offering customized food according to customer’s needs, focusing on producing pet foods with organic ingredients, focus on gaining more subscribers, investing in CBD pet food for product differentiation, and investing in increasing their online sales channels and investing in R&D to develop new improved and premium products.

The anticipated growth in the pet food manufacturing market is bolstered by the stable economic growth forecasted in both developed and developing countries. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the forecast for UK GDP growth in 2024 was recently increased from 0.7% to 1.1%, with an unchanged projection of 1.5% growth for 2025. This economic stability, alongside the expected recovery of commodity prices after a significant decline, is poised to positively impact the pet food market. Developed economies are also anticipated to maintain stable growth during the forecast period, while emerging markets are expected to exhibit slightly faster growth compared to their developed counterparts. As a result, this stable economic landscape is likely to boost investments in end-user markets, further driving the growth of the pet food market throughout the forecast period.

The increase in pet ownership is expected to be a driving force behind the growth of the pet food market in the coming years. Pet ownership involves the act of caring for and being responsible for one or more animals kept as pets. The rising trend of pet ownership and evolving attitudes toward pets as integral family members have spurred the demand for high-quality, specialized, and convenient pet food products. For instance, in March 2023, according to Improve International, a UK-based training provider, there are 38 million pets residing in approximately 57% of UK homes (16.2 million), reflecting a 9% increase from 35 million in 2022. Hence, the surge in pet ownership is a significant factor propelling the growth of the pet food market.

Major companies in the pet food market are increasingly focusing on innovative solutions, such as AI-powered dog food, to provide personalized nutrition tailored to the specific needs of individual pets. AI-powered dog food encompasses specialized nutrition products formulated using advanced artificial intelligence algorithms and data analysis. For instance, in January 2024, PawCo Foods, a U.S.-based operator of a subscription-based food platform, launched two innovative plant-based dog food products: InstaBites, a fresh shelf-stable option that combines the convenience of kibble with high-quality nutrition, and LuxBites, a premium fresh food enriched with postbiotics and fermented protein to enhance gut health and immunity. Both products feature PawCo's proprietary GreenMeat, the first fully plant-based meat designed for dogs, and utilize artificial intelligence to optimize nutrition and improve taste. This development reflects the growing trend of leveraging technology to meet the evolving demands of pet owners for healthier and more personalized pet food options.

Major companies are forging strategic partnerships to enhance profitability. An illustration of this strategy is evident in the partnership between Cranswick PLC, a UK-based food manufacturing company specializing in pet food, and Pets at Home. This strategic collaboration serves as a deliberate move by Cranswick to augment its market share within the pet food industry and drive expansion through a significant strategic client, with Pets at Home being a prominent UK-based pet care company.

Major companies operating in the pet food market include Mars, Incorporated, Nestle S.A., The J.M. Smucker Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Diamond Pet Foods Inc., General Mills, Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Saturn Petcare GMBH, Unicharm Corporation, Tiernahrung Deuerer GmbH, Marukan Co. Ltd., Riverd Corporation Inc., Nippon Pet Food Co. Ltd., Glenand Group, Luscious, Pedigree, Yantai China Pet Foods Co. Ltd., Real Pet Food Company, Fressnapf, Monge & C. Spa, Pet Food UK, Burgess Pet Care, GA Pet Food Partners, Tekro, Brit, Marp Pet Food, Partner in Pet Food, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Nutreco, Canadian Jerky Company Ltd., Corey Nutrition Company Inc., Elmira Pet Products Ltd., Malta Cleyton, Brazilian Pet Foods S/A, Diana Pet Food Brasil (SPF), Neovia Group Brazil, Natural Pet Foods, Premier Pet, Bio-Pet Ltd., Tropikal Pet, Cagatay Pet Food, African Gazelle Products, Maneli Pets, RCL Foods, Martin & Martin Pty Ltd, PROMEAL.

North America was the largest region in the pet food market in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the pet food market. The regions covered in the pet food market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the 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 pet food market consists of sales of dry dog food, dog treats, wet dog food, wet cat food, dry cat food, cat treats, and other 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.

Pet food is a specialized type of feed created from ingredients such as grains, oilseed mill products, and meat products. It is formulated and intended for the consumption of dogs or cats.

The primary categories of pet food include dog and cat food, along with other pet food. Dog and cat food is specifically designed for the dietary needs of dogs, cats, and related canines. These pet foods consist of various ingredients, including animal derivatives, plant derivatives, and synthetic components. The distribution of these products occurs through specialized pet shops, online sales, hypermarkets, and other channels.

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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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