Pet Care in France

In 2025, retail value sales of pet care in France will record a positive uplift. However, the growth rate has slowed compared to 2024, as price points have stabilised following heightened inflation. Nevertheless, consumers are continuing to prioritise spending on their pets, unwilling to economise, as many consider pets to be family members. Consequently, spending on pet care is remaining steady, despite ongoing price pressures. However, some companies have implemented loyalty programs and bulk...

Euromonitor International's Pet Care in France report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Pet Food, Pet Products.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Pet Care in France
Euromonitor International
May 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
PET CARE IN FRANCE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pet care in 2025: The big picture
2025 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for pet care?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Pet Populations 2020-2025
MARKET DATA
Table 2 Sales of Pet Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 3 Sales of Pet Care by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 4 Sales of Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 Sales of Pet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 6 NBO Company Shares of Pet Food: % Value 2020-2024
Table 7 LBN Brand Shares of Pet Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 8 NBO Company Shares of Dog and Cat Food: % Value 2020-2024
Table 9 LBN Brand Shares of Dog and Cat Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 10 Penetration of Private Label in Pet Care by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 11 Distribution of Pet Care by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 12 Distribution of Pet Care by Format and Category: % Value 2025
Table 13 Distribution of Dog and Cat Food by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 14 Distribution of Dog and Cat Food by Format and Category: % Value 2025
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Pet Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Pet Care by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Pet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
DOG FOOD IN FRANCE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Incorporating added health benefits is a key driver of growth for dog food and treats
Nestlé Purina PetCare France SAS retains its lead as Friskies and Fido improve its share
Retail e-commerce leads distribution while physical retailers continue to expand store locations
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Premium dog food is set to drive growth as consumers become increasingly willing to invest in health benefits
Therapeutic dog food is set to thrive while human food trends inspire new recipes and products
Rising demand for sustainable sources of animal protein is expected to drive sales of insect-based products
Summary 2 Dog Food by Price Band 2025
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 19 Dog Owning Households: % Analysis 2020-2025
Table 20 Dog Population 2020-2025
Table 21 Consumption of Dog Food by Prepared vs Non-prepared: % Analysis 2020-2025
CATEGORY DATA
Table 22 Sales of Dog Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 23 Sales of Dog Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 24 Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 25 Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 26 Sales of Dry Dog Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2020-2025
Table 27 Sales of Wet Dog Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2020-2025
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Dog Food: % Value 2020-2024
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Dog Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Dog Treats and Mixers: % Value 2021-2024
Table 31 Distribution of Dog Food by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
CAT FOOD IN FRANCE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
The rising cat population supports value growth, as consumers invest in premium products
Nestlé Purina PetCare France retains its lead while recording the strongest uplift in share
Retail e-commerce leads sales, with key players including dedicated pet shops
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
High-quality proteins, superfood ingredients and functional benefits are set to drive value growth
Retail e-commerce and an omnichannel approach will remain key strategies for distributors
Health-focused innovation is set to shape cat food launches over the forecast period
Summary 3 Cat Food by Price Band 2025
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 36 Cat Owning Households: % Analysis 2020-2025
Table 37 Cat Population 2020-2025
Table 38 Consumption of Cat Food by Prepared vs Non-prepared: % Analysis 2020-2025
CATEGORY DATA
Table 39 Sales of Cat Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 40 Sales of Cat Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 41 Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 42 Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 43 Sales of Dry Cat Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2020-2025
Table 44 Sales of Wet Cat Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2020-2025
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Cat Food: % Value 2020-2024
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Cat Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Cat Treats and Mixers: % Value 2021-2024
Table 48 Distribution of Cat Food by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Cat Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
OTHER PET FOOD IN FRANCE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
The cost-of-living crisis reduces ownership of other pets, challenging food sales
Versele-Laga NV leads the fragmented competitive landscape, while Riga SA increases its share
Pet shops and superstores lead sales, supported by store expansions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Limited population growth for other pets will challenge forecast sales
Sales through retail e-commerce are set to be driven by specialist websites
Innovation is set to focus on added health benefits and sustainability
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 53 Other Pet Population 2020-2025
CATEGORY DATA
Table 54 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 55 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 56 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 57 Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Bird Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Fish Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Small Mammal/Reptile Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 61 Distribution of Other Pet Food by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Other Pet Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
PET PRODUCTS IN FRANCE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
The pet humanisation trend drives positive value growth for pet products
Vitakraft retains its lead through a wide range of goods available on and offline
Pet shops and superstores lead sales due to a wide variety of goods and personalised advice
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Pet healthcare is expected to drive growth as the humanisation trend rises
An omnichannel approach will be key as consumers appreciate both convenience and personalised advice
Innovation is set to focus on technological solutions and sustainable attributes
CATEGORY DATA
Table 66 Sales of Pet Products by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 67 Sales of Pet Products by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 68 Sales of Pet Healthcare by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 69 Sales of Other Pet Products by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Pet Products: % Value 2020-2024
Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Pet Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 72 Distribution of Pet Products by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Pet Products by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Pet Products by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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