What’s Ahead for the Global Dog and Cat Food Market in Terms of Size and Growth Rate?
The dog and cat food market has shown substantial growth in recent years, increasing from $63.23 billion in 2024 to $68.06 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. This growth trajectory can be ascribed to traditional pet ownership culture, the convenience factors associated with busy lifestyles, the pet humanization trend, vet-recommended diets, and increasing urbanization. The market is projected to experience robust expansion in the coming years, reaching $91.97 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 7.8%. The growth can be attributed to continuously evolving market factors, such as focus on health and wellness, premiumization and specialized diets, e-commerce growth, sustainable and ethical pet food choices, customization, and personalization, along with the rise of alternative proteins and innovations in packaging.
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What Factors are Propelling the Growth of the Dog and Cat Food Market?
An increase in pet adoption is expected to be a significant factor fueling the growth of the dog and cat food market. The act of adopting a pet, often from a prior owner who has abandoned the animal or given it up to a shelter, inevitably boosts the demand for dog and cat food due to the nutritional requirements of the adopted pets. For example, in 2023, data from a US-based nonprofit organization, Shelter Animals Count, revealed an increase of 109,000 dog adoptions and 34,000 cat adoptions compared to the previous year, substantiating the impact of escalating pet adoption rates on the dog and cat food market.
What Are the Major Segments of the Global Dog and Cat Food Market?
* The market is segmented by Food Type into Dry Food, Wet Food, Treats and Snacks, and Other Food Types
* By Nature, the market is divided into Organic and Conventional products
* By Sales Channel, the market comprises Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Specialized Pet Shops, Online sales, and other sales channels
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Which Key Companies are Dominating the Dog and Cat Food Market?
Key players shaping the dog and cat food market landscape include Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, The J.M. Smucker Company, Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Company Inc., Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc., Affinity Petcare S.A., Nutro Products Inc., Unicharm PetCare Corp., Total Alimentos S.A., Nutriara Alimentos Ltd., Party Animal Inc., Rollover Pet Food Ltd., Burgess Group plc, Freshpet Inc., Mars Inc., Colgate-Palmolive Company, Diamond Pet Foods Inc., Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., WellPet LLC, Merrick Pet Care Inc., Ainsworth Pet Nutrition LLC, Champion Petfoods LP, Royal Canin USA Inc., Iams Company, Friskies PetCare Company, Sheba Company, Meow Mix Co.
What New Trends are Shaping the Dog and Cat Food Market?
Product innovations are emerging as a crucial trend in the dog and cat food market. For instance, UK-based company Omni Pet Ltd. launched a new product range, Meat-Style Wet Food, in September 2023. Designed to offer dogs the same taste and texture of meat while being 100% plant-based, this innovation highlights the market’s trajectory towards sustainability and wellness.
Which Region is Expected to Show the Fastest Growth in the Dog and Cat Food Market?
While North America was the largest region in the dog and cat food market in 2024, Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period. Other regions covered in the report include Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.
What Does The Dog And Cat Food Market Report 2025 Offer?
The Dog And Cat Food Market report offers insights into global market size, growth rate, regional shares, competitor analysis, detailed segments, trends, and opportunities. The report provides a comprehensive understanding of dog and cat food, which is any feed prepared specifically for consumption by dogs or cats and formulated according to their nutritional needs to provide more calories and nutrients.
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