Pet Care in Romania

Value and volume sales of pet care are set to rise in 2025. Pet care remains on a growth trajectory in 2025, building on the modest recovery seen in 2024 following the volume decline of 2023. That decline was largely driven by strong price growth and a reduction in the dog population — dogs accounting for the majority of pet food demand. In 2025, easing inflation helps make prepared pet food more affordable, particularly for lower-income households. The slower growth in average unit prices suppo...

Euromonitor International's Pet Care in Romania 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 Romania
Euromonitor International
May 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
PET CARE IN ROMANIA
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Economic stabilisation and adoption trends support value recovery
Mars Romania retains leadership while Nestlé and premium brands gain ground
Modern grocery and specialist retailers dominate, but e-commerce surges
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Stabilising inflation and improved affordability will sustain growth
E-commerce will deepen household reach and improve access
Innovation to target both price sensitivity and personalisation
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Easing inflation and pet humanisation support value growth
Nestlé retains leadership while local players increase competitive pressure
Pet shops lead while hypermarkets support economy growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Affordability and premiumisation to shape future demand
E-commerce expands household reach through premium access
Innovation to target premium niches and breed-specific needs
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
High cost of living limits category expansion despite minor pet population growth
Vitakraft leads, with international brands dominating the landscape
Pet shops lead, but e-commerce proves the most dynamic channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Modest growth expected as prepared food supplements artisanal diets
E-commerce remains small but accelerates due to assortment and convenience
Innovation to focus on health and functional alternatives to artisanal diets
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Health focus drives growth despite economic pressures
Pet Product SRL leads through strength in cat litter
Veterinary clinics lead while pet shops and superstores accelerate
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health and responsibility to shape demand amid persistent cost pressures
E-commerce expands reach with convenient, bulk-friendly solutions
Innovation focuses on mental stimulation and functional wellbeing
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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