
North America Pet Food Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Description
The North America pet food market reached USD 70.23 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.30% between 2025 and 2034, reaching almost USD 117.71 Billion by 2034.
North America Pet Food Market Growth
In 2022, the US pet industry recorded $136.8 billion in sales revenue, which represented a year-on-year growth of 10.8%. As per the American Pet Products Association, pet spending by US consumers increased by 11% in 2022, with pet food and treats constituting the highest spending category.
In 2022, Americans spent $58.1 billion on purchasing pet food and treats, which represented a year-on-year increase of 16.2%. Sales of dry food for dogs and cats also recorded a double-digit growth in 2022-23 and the sales of frozen dog food grew by over 31% in the same year. The sale of dog treats rose by 12.8% and reached $3.95 billion in 2023, while the sale of cat treats grew by 15.1% and reached $1.27 billion.
Pet adoption has recorded steady growth among Gen Z, with 16% of them owning a pet in 2022, a 2% rise from 2020. As per the APPA, 33% of millennials owned a pet in 2022, which grew by 2% from 2018.
The sale of private-label pet food products reached USD 1.7 billion in 2023, recording a year-on-year growth of 25.6% in the USA. Nearly 82% of pet parents believe that store-brand products have the same quality as branded pet food products, which is driving the market growth.
North America Pet Food Industry Segmentation
North America Pet Food Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Pet Type
Dogs
Cats
Others
Market Breakup by Form
Dry Food
Wet Food
Snacks and Treats
Others
Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Speciality Stores
Online Stores
Others
Market Breakup by Country
United States of America
Canada
North America Pet Food Market Share
Based on distribution channel, the market is divided into supermarkets and hypermarkets, speciality stores, and online stores, among others. Over the forecast period, online stores are expected to emerge as one of the leading market segments, as consumers’ reach to premium quality gourmet pet foods rises and nutritious food becomes a necessity to ensure the overall health of pets.
Meanwhile, supermarkets and hypermarkets are projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% between 2025-2034. This growth can be attributed to the expansion of supermarkets and hypermarkets and attractive discounts offered by them.
Leading Companies in North America Pet Food Market
Major players are adding functional ingredients like collagen in pet food supplements and treats owing to their numerous bio-functional and techno-functional benefits.
Mars, Incorporated
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
Nestlé SA (Purina PetCare)
General Mills Inc. (Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd.)
Colgate - Palmolive Company (Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.)
The J.M. Smucker Company
Schell & Kampeter, Inc. (Diamond Pet Foods)
Simmons Foods, Inc.
Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
Sunshine Mills Inc.
Alphia Inc.
Others
North America Pet Food Market Growth
In 2022, the US pet industry recorded $136.8 billion in sales revenue, which represented a year-on-year growth of 10.8%. As per the American Pet Products Association, pet spending by US consumers increased by 11% in 2022, with pet food and treats constituting the highest spending category.
In 2022, Americans spent $58.1 billion on purchasing pet food and treats, which represented a year-on-year increase of 16.2%. Sales of dry food for dogs and cats also recorded a double-digit growth in 2022-23 and the sales of frozen dog food grew by over 31% in the same year. The sale of dog treats rose by 12.8% and reached $3.95 billion in 2023, while the sale of cat treats grew by 15.1% and reached $1.27 billion.
Pet adoption has recorded steady growth among Gen Z, with 16% of them owning a pet in 2022, a 2% rise from 2020. As per the APPA, 33% of millennials owned a pet in 2022, which grew by 2% from 2018.
The sale of private-label pet food products reached USD 1.7 billion in 2023, recording a year-on-year growth of 25.6% in the USA. Nearly 82% of pet parents believe that store-brand products have the same quality as branded pet food products, which is driving the market growth.
North America Pet Food Industry Segmentation
North America Pet Food Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Pet Type
Dogs
Cats
Others
Market Breakup by Form
Dry Food
Wet Food
Snacks and Treats
Others
Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Speciality Stores
Online Stores
Others
Market Breakup by Country
United States of America
Canada
North America Pet Food Market Share
Based on distribution channel, the market is divided into supermarkets and hypermarkets, speciality stores, and online stores, among others. Over the forecast period, online stores are expected to emerge as one of the leading market segments, as consumers’ reach to premium quality gourmet pet foods rises and nutritious food becomes a necessity to ensure the overall health of pets.
Meanwhile, supermarkets and hypermarkets are projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% between 2025-2034. This growth can be attributed to the expansion of supermarkets and hypermarkets and attractive discounts offered by them.
Leading Companies in North America Pet Food Market
Major players are adding functional ingredients like collagen in pet food supplements and treats owing to their numerous bio-functional and techno-functional benefits.
Mars, Incorporated
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
Nestlé SA (Purina PetCare)
General Mills Inc. (Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd.)
Colgate - Palmolive Company (Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.)
The J.M. Smucker Company
Schell & Kampeter, Inc. (Diamond Pet Foods)
Simmons Foods, Inc.
Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
Sunshine Mills Inc.
Alphia Inc.
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 Pet Food Market Overview
- 5.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 5.2 Global Pet Food Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 5.3 Global Pet Food Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 5.4 Global Pet Food Market Breakup 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 Pet Food Market Overview
- 6.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 6.2 North America Pet Food Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 6.3 North America Pet Food Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 7 North America Pet Food Market by Pet Type
- 7.1 Dogs
- 7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.2 Cats
- 7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.3 Others
- 8 North America Pet Food Market by Form
- 8.1 Dry Food
- 8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.2 Wet Food
- 8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.3 Snacks and Treats
- 8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.4 Others
- 9 North America Pet Food Market by Distribution Channel
- 9.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- 9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.2 Speciality Stores
- 9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.3 Online Stores
- 9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.4 Others
- 10 North America Pet Food Market by Country
- 10.1 United States
- 10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.2 Canada
- 10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 11 Market Dynamics
- 11.1 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.1 Strengths
- 11.1.2 Weaknesses
- 11.1.3 Opportunities
- 11.1.4 Threats
- 11.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 11.2.1 Supplier’s Power
- 11.2.2 Buyer’s Power
- 11.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
- 11.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 11.3 Key Indicators for Demand
- 11.4 Key Indicators for Price
- 12 Value Chain Analysis
- 13 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code – 23910)
- 13.1 Major Exporting Countries
- 13.1.1 By Value
- 13.1.2 By Volume
- 13.2 Major Importing Countries
- 13.2.1 By Value
- 13.2.2 By Volume
- 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 Mars, Incorporated
- 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
- 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 Nestlé SA (Purina PetCare)
- 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. (Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd.)
- 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 Colgate - Palmolive Company (Hill's Pet Nutrition, 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 Schell & Kampeter, Inc. (Diamond Pet Foods)
- 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 Simmons Foods, Inc.
- 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 Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
- 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 Sunshine Mills Inc.
- 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 Alphia Inc.
- 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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