Pet Food Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

The global food pet market will reach $56 million in 2015, according to a Global Industry Analyst report. Patterns vary internationally with cultural norms and economic conditions, but general trends toward lower birthrates, smaller families, and growing middle-class populations have revolutionized the attitudes and spending patterns of pet owners, especially in the pet food category.

By type of pet, pet food is generally classified into dog food, cat food, and other pet food. Dog and cat foods can be subdivided into dry packaged, wet/moist (usually in cans, but also in pouches), treats (which are increasingly functional or in positioning, rather than simply indulgent), and frozen/refrigerated (often with a focus on superpremium quality and product freshness).

Dog and cat foods, which account for the bulk of the pet food market, are also positioned among one of more of the several categories. These include active/outdoors, functional, gourmet, lifestage, natural/organic, premium, weight control and size/breed.

MarketResearch.com’s extensive collection of research studies on the pet food market will provide the competitive analysis and perspectives you need geographically (global, regional, or national), by type of pet, by type or class of pet food and treats, and by key manufacturing and retailing issues such as ingredient and formulation trends, packaging innovation, and online retailing.

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Pet Food Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Wet Pet Foods

    ... at a CAGR of 3.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Animal-based Food, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.2% CAGR and reach US$20.5 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Pet Food Ingredients

    ... at a CAGR of 4.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Meat & Meat Products, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.6% CAGR and reach US$23.4 Billion by the ... Read More

  • Dog Food

    ... CAGR of 4.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Wet Food, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.8% CAGR and reach US$34.2 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Freeze Dried Dog Foods

    ... 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Senior, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.0% CAGR and reach US$4.3 Billion by the end ... Read More

  • Pet Treats & Chews: United States

    ... segmented by animal type in terms of: dogs and cats. This report examines the US market for pet treats and edible chews, with a focus on products for dogs and cats. Throughout the report, the ... Read More

  • Cat Food in the Netherlands

    ... another strong performance in this respect, however, as cat ownership is on the rise and people often have a greater tendency to choose higher quality and more expensive food and treats for these pets than ... Read More

  • Other Pet Food in the Netherlands

    ... reflects the fact that rates of expansion in the country’s pet bird, fish, small mammal and reptile populations have remained sluggish or slowed in recent years. This is partly because busier lifestyles and cost-of-living pressures ... Read More

  • Dog Food in the Netherlands

    ... Nonetheless, the category is still poised to perform solidly in both respects thanks to rising levels of dog ownership and the pet humanisation trend. The latter factor remains a key driver of premiumisation, with the ... Read More

  • Pet Care in the Netherlands

    ... poised to register another robust performance in this respect, however, and the vast majority of categories look set to post solid growth in volume terms for the entire year. Overall demand continues to be buoyed ... Read More

  • Other Pet Food in Mexico

    ... by bird food. The demand for other pet food in Mexico has been experiencing a gradual decline as consumers are becoming more conscious of the quality of life they offer their pets. A significant reason ... Read More

  • Cat Food in Mexico

    ... Mexico continues to witness a shift in household dynamics, with a growing number of families choosing pets over children, as younger generations increasingly opt for the DINK (Double Income No Kids) lifestyle. As urbanisation also ... Read More

  • Pet Care in Mexico

    ... see only insignificant growth in retail volume terms in 2025, despite the stronger rise in the pet population, largely due to the growing trend amongst pet owners of opting for smaller pets, which directly influences ... Read More

  • Dog Food in Mexico

    ... a significant increase in the dog population, due to the rising number of households owning dogs, particularly small breeds. In addition, humanisation is a growing trend. As dogs are increasingly seen as family members, owners ... Read More

  • Liquid Smoke Market, By Application (Meat and Seafood, Sauces, Pet Food and Treats, Dairy, Others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa) Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2025 2032.

    ... usually available in red and yellow colors. The rise in usage of the liquid smoke globally is mainly attributed to its widespread use for improving the shelf life of food products, without additional processes such ... Read More

  • Cat Food in the US

    ... growth is evolving price growth. With the majority share of cat food value sales allocated to industry giants such as Nestlé and Mars, cat food production remains well-positioned for continued investments in domestic manufacturing capabilities. ... Read More

  • Dog Food in the US

    ... hand, price growth remains below figures witnessed from 2020-2023, as category leaders leverage domestic manufacturing investments to offset risks from global supply chains. On the other hand, the impact of moderating price growth has been ... Read More

  • Other Pet Food in Ukraine

    ... population fell sharply in 2022 in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and while it rebounded during subsequent years, it will remain well below its pre-war level in 2025. Largely as a result ... Read More

  • Dog Food in Ukraine

    ... population and food, namely a shift towards small dogs, as these are more convenient and economical to keep. Reduced mobility and the difficulty of finding shelter/temporary accommodation has led people to avoid larger breeds. Trendy ... Read More

  • Pet Products in the US

    ... review period when e-commerce, wellness trends, and premium formulations drove demand and sales. Despite moderate top-line growth, performance by category reinforces evolving preferences in pet demographics and care. The largest category of other pet products, ... Read More

  • Other Pet Food in Thailand

    ... trend in pet ownership preferences, with more people opting for these types of pets. The lower level of responsibility associated with caring for smaller pets, which typically require less time, space, and resources compared to ... Read More

  • Cat Food in Thailand

    ... to be more convenient to keep as pets in urban apartments and homes. Additionally, with an increasing number of single-person households and childless couples, more people are turning to cats for companionship. As more people ... Read More

  • Pet Care in Ukraine

    ... the Russian invasion, and while it has rebounded during subsequent years, it will remain below its pre-war level in 2025. Nonetheless, growth in demand for pet food is being driven by the fact that a ... Read More

  • Pet Food: World Trade, Markets and Competitors

    ... $ of +12% in the period 2001-2008 and of +7.4% in the period 2009-2024. In the 2025-2028 scenario, world trade of Pet Food is expected to have a CAGR of +5.6% in $. The report ... Read More

  • Cat Food in Ukraine

    ... There was a reduction in the number of kittens in the country towards the end of the review period caused by people shifting to adopting adult cats from shelters instead of buying kittens from breeders. ... Read More

  • Dog Food in Thailand

    ... in owners feeding their pets prepared dog food and dog treats and mixers, rather than non-prepared food such as table scraps. More people in Thailand are choosing to keep dogs as pets, especially in urban ... Read More

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