Europe Cat Food Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Description
The Europe cat food market size was valued at USD 6.54 Billion in 2024. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.90% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 10.55 Billion by 2034.
One significant trend driving Europe pet food market growth is the increasing demand for premium and specialised cat food products. Pet owners in Europe are increasingly willing to invest in high-quality, nutritionally balanced cat food that meets specific dietary requirements and addresses health concerns. Brands like Royal Canin, Orijen, and Acana are catering to this trend by offering high-quality ingredients tailored to meet the unique needs of cats at different life stages.
Another key trend aiding Europe pet food market development is the growing awareness of pet health and nutrition among European consumers. This trend has led to an increased demand for natural, grain-free, and organic cat food options that are free from artificial additives and fillers. Brands like Applaws, Lily's Kitchen, and Wellness CORE are capitalising on this trend.
Furthermore, the humanisation of pets is influencing the market, with pet owners treating their cats as valued family members and seeking to provide them with the best possible care and nutrition. This trend has led to an emphasis on high-quality ingredients, innovative recipes, and functional benefits such as hairball control, weight management, and digestive health. Brands like Farmina, Feline Porta 21, and Almo Nature are introducing specialised and gourmet cat food options.
In 2022, the European pet food industry recorded volume growth of 3.5%, with a three-year average growth rate of 5.1%, supported by 150 pet food companies operating around 200 facilities across Europe. Among pet food, dry cat food is a popular choice among pet owners due to its convenience and long shelf life. Leading brands in the segment include Royal Canin, Purina ONE, and Hill's Science Diet. Wet cat food is another popular segment due to the growing demand for high-quality and nutritious food for cats. Major brands offering wet cat food include Sheba, Gourmet, Applaws, and Almo Nature.
Market Segmentation
Europe Cat Food Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Product
Dry Cat Food
Cat Treats
Wet Cat Food
Market Breakup by Ingredient Type
Animal Derived
Plant Derived
Market Breakup by Price Category
Premium Products
Mass Products
Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Specialty Stores
Online
Others
Market Breakup by Country
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Others
Competitive Landscape
Market players are focused on offering premium and super-premium cat food options formulated with high-quality ingredients.
Nestlé S.A.
Mars, Incorporated
Colgate-Palmolive Company
General Mills, Inc.
Wellness Pet Company, Inc.
The J.M. Smucker Company
Heristo AG
IPN Group
Russo Mangimi S.p.A. (Farmina Pet Foods)
Tetra GmbH (IAMS)
Lily’s Kitchen Limited
Others
One significant trend driving Europe pet food market growth is the increasing demand for premium and specialised cat food products. Pet owners in Europe are increasingly willing to invest in high-quality, nutritionally balanced cat food that meets specific dietary requirements and addresses health concerns. Brands like Royal Canin, Orijen, and Acana are catering to this trend by offering high-quality ingredients tailored to meet the unique needs of cats at different life stages.
Another key trend aiding Europe pet food market development is the growing awareness of pet health and nutrition among European consumers. This trend has led to an increased demand for natural, grain-free, and organic cat food options that are free from artificial additives and fillers. Brands like Applaws, Lily's Kitchen, and Wellness CORE are capitalising on this trend.
Furthermore, the humanisation of pets is influencing the market, with pet owners treating their cats as valued family members and seeking to provide them with the best possible care and nutrition. This trend has led to an emphasis on high-quality ingredients, innovative recipes, and functional benefits such as hairball control, weight management, and digestive health. Brands like Farmina, Feline Porta 21, and Almo Nature are introducing specialised and gourmet cat food options.
In 2022, the European pet food industry recorded volume growth of 3.5%, with a three-year average growth rate of 5.1%, supported by 150 pet food companies operating around 200 facilities across Europe. Among pet food, dry cat food is a popular choice among pet owners due to its convenience and long shelf life. Leading brands in the segment include Royal Canin, Purina ONE, and Hill's Science Diet. Wet cat food is another popular segment due to the growing demand for high-quality and nutritious food for cats. Major brands offering wet cat food include Sheba, Gourmet, Applaws, and Almo Nature.
Market Segmentation
Europe Cat Food Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Product
Dry Cat Food
Cat Treats
Wet Cat Food
Market Breakup by Ingredient Type
Animal Derived
Plant Derived
Market Breakup by Price Category
Premium Products
Mass Products
Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Specialty Stores
Online
Others
Market Breakup by Country
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Others
Competitive Landscape
Market players are focused on offering premium and super-premium cat food options formulated with high-quality ingredients.
Nestlé S.A.
Mars, Incorporated
Colgate-Palmolive Company
General Mills, Inc.
Wellness Pet Company, Inc.
The J.M. Smucker Company
Heristo AG
IPN Group
Russo Mangimi S.p.A. (Farmina Pet Foods)
Tetra GmbH (IAMS)
Lily’s Kitchen Limited
Others
Table of Contents
125 Pages
- 1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
- 1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
- 1.3 Key Demand Drivers
- 1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
- 1.5 Industry Best Practices
- 1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
- 1.7 Industry Outlook
- 2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
- 2.1 Market Trends
- 2.2 Key Verticals
- 2.3 Key Countries
- 2.4 Supplier Power
- 2.5 Buyer Power
- 2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
- 2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
- 3 Economic Summary
- 3.1 GDP Outlook
- 3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
- 3.3 Inflation Trends
- 3.4 Democracy Index
- 3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
- 3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
- 3.7 Population Outlook
- 3.8 Urbanisation Trends
- 4 Country Risk Profiles
- 4.1 Country Risk
- 4.2 Business Climate
- 5 Global Cat Food Market Overview
- 5.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 5.2 Global Cat Food Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 5.3 Global Cat Food Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 5.4 Global Cat Food Market Share by Region
- 5.4.1 North America
- 5.4.2 Europe
- 5.4.3 Asia Pacific
- 5.4.4 Latin America
- 5.4.5 Middle East and Africa
- 6 Europe Cat Food Market Overview
- 6.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 6.2 Europe Cat Food Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 6.3 Europe Cat Food Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 7 Europe Cat Food Market by Product
- 7.1 Dry Cat Food
- 7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.2 Cat Treats
- 7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.3 Wet Cat Food
- 7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8 Europe Cat Food Market by Ingredient Type
- 8.1 Animal Derived
- 8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.2 Plant Derived
- 8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9 Europe Cat Food Market by Price Category
- 9.1 Premium Products
- 9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.2 Mass Products
- 9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10 Europe Cat Food Market by Distribution Channel
- 10.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- 10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.2 Specialty Stores
- 10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.3 Online
- 10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.4 Others
- 11 Europe Cat Food Market by Country
- 11.1 Germany
- 11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 11.2 United Kingdom
- 11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 11.3 France
- 11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 11.4 Italy
- 11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 11.5 Others
- 12 Market Dynamics
- 12.1 SWOT Analysis
- 12.1.1 Strengths
- 12.1.2 Weaknesses
- 12.1.3 Opportunities
- 12.1.4 Threats
- 12.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 12.2.1 Supplier’s Power
- 12.2.2 Buyer’s Power
- 12.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
- 12.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 12.3 Key Indicators of Demand
- 12.4 Key Indicators of Price
- 13 Value Chain Analysis
- 14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Supplier Selection
- 14.2 Key Global Players
- 14.3 Key Regional Players
- 14.4 Key Player Strategies
- 14.5 Company Profiles
- 14.5.1 Nestlé S.A.
- 14.5.1.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.1.4 Certifications
- 14.5.2 Mars, Incorporated
- 14.5.2.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.2.4 Certifications
- 14.5.3 Colgate-Palmolive Company
- 14.5.3.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.3.4 Certifications
- 14.5.4 General Mills, Inc.
- 14.5.4.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.4.4 Certifications
- 14.5.5 Wellness Pet Company, Inc.
- 14.5.5.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.5.4 Certifications
- 14.5.6 The J.M. Smucker Company
- 14.5.6.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.6.4 Certifications
- 14.5.7 Heristo AG
- 14.5.7.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.7.4 Certifications
- 14.5.8 IPN Group
- 14.5.8.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.8.4 Certifications
- 14.5.9 Russo Mangimi S.p.A. (Farmina Pet Foods)
- 14.5.9.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.9.4 Certifications
- 14.5.10 Tetra GmbH (IAMS)
- 14.5.10.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.10.4 Certifications
- 14.5.11 Lily’s Kitchen Limited
- 14.5.11.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.11.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.11.4 Certifications
- 14.5.12 Others
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