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

  • Cat Food in Switzerland

    ... popular as pets, thus sales are supported by baseline demand. However, it is also noted that population growth has slowed down since the boom in pet ownership seen during the era of the pandemic, thus ... Read More

  • Cat Food in Morocco

    ... cats are widely accepted and popular as household pets, often seen as low-maintenance and well-suited to urban living. This acceptance is rooted in the country's cultural traditions, where cats are generally viewed favourably and are ... Read More

  • Other Pet Food in Morocco

    ... country, with cats being the preferred pets and dogs being kept mainly as working animals. Sales of other pet food are also impacted by the fact that many owners feed their other pets unpackaged food, ... Read More

  • Pet Products in Switzerland

    ... than a notable slowdown in demand per se. Other pet products is showing the strongest value growth in 2025, along with being the largest sized category, with cat litter coming in second place in size ... Read More

  • Pet Care in Switzerland

    ... Cats continue to be the most favoured pet type, thanks to having a positive reputation as being comparably easy and low-cost pets, compared to dogs for example, as cats are able to be kept in ... Read More

  • Pet Care in Austria

    ... to perform well, driven primarily by pet food. An increasing number of consumers are opting for prepared pet food, driven by several factors including time constraints, a growing demand for convenience, and the expanding range ... Read More

  • Dog Food in Austria

    ... dog population. However, growth is increasingly concentrated among small and medium-sized breeds rather than larger ones. In addition, more consumers are opting for prepared pet food, influenced by time constraints and a rising demand for ... Read More

  • Cat Food in Austria

    ... their cats indoors due to concerns about safety, health, and well-being. Furthermore, cat owners are increasingly opting for prepared cat food, migrating away from feeding cats table scraps or homemade meals. This shift is supported ... Read More

  • Other Pet Food in Switzerland

    ... which were inspired by the heightened levels of pet ownership during the era of the pandemic. Euromonitor International's Other Pet Food in Switzerland report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... Read More

  • Fish, Small Mammal, Herptile, and Bird Products in the US, 5th Edition

    ... and amphibians (herptiles), and small mammals—continues to offer cost-effective companionship and niche growth opportunities. In 2024, this “other pets” segment saw modest growth of under 2%, reaching a total market value of $3.6 billion. Budget-Friendly ... Read More

  • Pet Products in Morocco

    ... pets in Morocco, with a rising number of urban consumers keeping cats in their homes. As such, cat litter is an essential product in this context. Euromonitor International's Pet Products in Morocco report offers a ... Read More

  • Dog Food in Saudi Arabia

    ... mainstream in urban Saudi Arabia, particularly among younger consumers and expatriates. This shift is being reinforced by a wider cultural openness to pets, changing housing norms, and official regulatory support, such as the Transport Authority's ... Read More

  • Pet Food Manufacturing - 2025 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk, Forecasts, & Tariff Analysis (Updated with China tariffs at 30%)

    ... report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and forecasted industry size, growth, tariff impact analysis, product line breakdown, profitability, financial ratios, 31 ... Read More

  • Pet Care in Saudi Arabia

    ... increasingly mainstream in urban areas, especially among younger consumers and expatriates. Consequently, pet care is transforming into a thriving, consumer-driven market shaped by growing ownership, shifting social values, and commercial investment. The continued rise in ... Read More

  • Pet & Livestock Food Manufacturing - 2025 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk, Forecasts, & Tariff Analysis (Updated with China tariffs at 30%)

    ... Kentley Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and forecasted industry size, growth, tariff impact analysis, product line breakdown, profitability, financial ... Read More

  • Cat Food in Saudi Arabia

    ... cats a preferred pet choice, particularly among young adults, single women, and families living in apartments. Cats are viewed as lower-maintenance and more space-friendly than dogs, making them ideal for modern living conditions. Furthermore, the ... Read More

  • Other Pet Food in Saudi Arabia

    ... This has resulted in steady growth in the population of small pets like turtles, birds, fish, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters. Some consumers are opting for smaller pets as an alternative to larger animals such ... Read More

  • Cat Food in Finland

    ... driven by a combination of factors, including the humanisation of pets, where cats are treated as family members, prompting owners to seek higher-quality food options. Finnish consumers are showing a growing preference for premium, natural ... Read More

  • Pet Care in Finland

    ... grow moderately, and at a slower rate, compared with 2024. The industry’s expansion in retail value terms is being driven more by trading-up than by increased consumption: consumers are not necessarily buying more, but they ... Read More

  • Other Pet Food in Denmark

    ... Denmark and consumer interest in maintaining non-traditional pets like birds and small mammals has waned. The population of other pets in Denmark has also stagnated further limiting demand and sales potential. Inflationary pressures have equally ... Read More

  • Other Pet Food in Finland

    ... pet ownership maintains a demand for other pet food. Households keeping fish, birds, small mammals and reptiles continue to drive consistent demand for species-specific food, often requiring tailored nutritional solutions. The category also benefits from ... Read More

  • Other Pet Food in Sweden

    ... food categories, purchasing in this segment is less frequent and more price-sensitive, with consumers typically focused on routine feeding rather than premiumisation. Limited product innovation and constrained shelf space in general retail further contribute to ... Read More

  • Pet Care in Denmark

    ... ingredients, functional nutrition, and products tailored to dietary requirements. Inflationary pressures and price increases, particularly in premium dry and wet pet food, continue to boost value growth. Retail volume growth has picked up slightly but ... Read More

  • Dog Food in Sweden

    ... are increasingly focused on tailored diets that address issues such as digestion, joint health, skin sensitivities, and allergies. This has spurred demand for premium, grain-free, and limited-ingredient recipes, many of which feature functional claims and ... Read More

  • Pet Care in Sweden

    ... functional, and often premium solutions over bulk purchasing. Rather than expanding the number of products they buy, Swedish consumers are investing in items that reflect their pets’ health, wellbeing, and place within the household. From ... Read More

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