
North America Cat Food Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Description
The North America cat food market size reached USD 15.07 Billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.30% between 2025 and 2034, reaching almost USD 22.96 Billion by 2034.
The North America cat food market, centered around the production and sale of cat food products in the United States, encompasses a variety of offerings including wet food, dry food, treats, and specialty diets. This segment of the broader pet food industry is experiencing significant growth driven by factors such as expanding pet ownership, evolving consumer preferences toward premium and natural pet foods, and the burgeoning influence of e-commerce.
Key growth drivers include the rising number of pet owners seeking high-quality nutrition for their cats, leading to increased demand for premium and natural cat food options. The proliferation of online shopping platforms has also created new avenues for manufacturers to connect with consumers and innovate their offerings. To stay competitive, manufacturers are continuously enhancing their products through innovative formulations, packaging, and marketing strategies.
Cat food is specially formulated to meet the dietary needs of cats, which are obligate carnivores requiring high levels of animal-based protein and fats. This includes protein sources like chicken, turkey, fish, and beef, along with essential nutrients such as minerals, vitamins, and fats crucial for growth and maintenance of overall health.
The trend of pet humanisation, where pets are treated as family members, is influencing consumer behaviour towards seeking premium and nutritious pet foods that mirror human dietary standards. In the U.S., cat ownership is prevalent, with approximately 46.5 million households having cats as pets, reflecting a growing market for cat-related products.
The adoption of cats as pets has risen in North America due to various factors including the need for companionship, the convenience of owning cats over dogs in urban environments, and the work-from-home culture accelerated by the pandemic. Millennials, comprising a significant portion of pet owners, are driving this trend with a preference for younger cats and a propensity for pet store purchases benefitting the North America cat food market development.
Market Segmentation
North America 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 Region:
United States of America
Canada
Competitive Landscape
Major players are increasing their market share through investments in new product launches, mergers, and acquisitions.
Nestlé S.A.
Mars, Incorporated
Schell & Kampeter, Inc.
Colgate-Palmolive Company
General Mills, Inc.
Wellness Pet Company, Inc.
The J.M. Smucker Company
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
PLB International
Heristo AG
Others
The North America cat food market, centered around the production and sale of cat food products in the United States, encompasses a variety of offerings including wet food, dry food, treats, and specialty diets. This segment of the broader pet food industry is experiencing significant growth driven by factors such as expanding pet ownership, evolving consumer preferences toward premium and natural pet foods, and the burgeoning influence of e-commerce.
Key growth drivers include the rising number of pet owners seeking high-quality nutrition for their cats, leading to increased demand for premium and natural cat food options. The proliferation of online shopping platforms has also created new avenues for manufacturers to connect with consumers and innovate their offerings. To stay competitive, manufacturers are continuously enhancing their products through innovative formulations, packaging, and marketing strategies.
Cat food is specially formulated to meet the dietary needs of cats, which are obligate carnivores requiring high levels of animal-based protein and fats. This includes protein sources like chicken, turkey, fish, and beef, along with essential nutrients such as minerals, vitamins, and fats crucial for growth and maintenance of overall health.
The trend of pet humanisation, where pets are treated as family members, is influencing consumer behaviour towards seeking premium and nutritious pet foods that mirror human dietary standards. In the U.S., cat ownership is prevalent, with approximately 46.5 million households having cats as pets, reflecting a growing market for cat-related products.
The adoption of cats as pets has risen in North America due to various factors including the need for companionship, the convenience of owning cats over dogs in urban environments, and the work-from-home culture accelerated by the pandemic. Millennials, comprising a significant portion of pet owners, are driving this trend with a preference for younger cats and a propensity for pet store purchases benefitting the North America cat food market development.
Market Segmentation
North America 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 Region:
United States of America
Canada
Competitive Landscape
Major players are increasing their market share through investments in new product launches, mergers, and acquisitions.
Nestlé S.A.
Mars, Incorporated
Schell & Kampeter, Inc.
Colgate-Palmolive Company
General Mills, Inc.
Wellness Pet Company, Inc.
The J.M. Smucker Company
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
PLB International
Heristo AG
Others
Table of Contents
110 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 North America Cat Food Market Overview
- 6.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 6.2 North America Cat Food Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 6.3 North America Cat Food Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 7 North America 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 North America 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 North America 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 North America 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 North America Cat Food Market by Country
- 11.1 United States of America
- 11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 11.2 Canada
- 11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 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 Schell & Kampeter, Inc.
- 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 Colgate-Palmolive Company
- 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 General Mills, 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 Wellness Pet Company, Inc.
- 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 The J.M. Smucker Company
- 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
- 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 PLB International
- 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 Heristo AG
- 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 Others
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