United States Pet Food Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The United States pet food market reached a value of around USD 11.81 Billion in 2024. During the forecast period between 2025 and 2034, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.40% to reach around USD 16.50 Billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

Pet food refers to speciality food products consumed by domesticated animals. These products are formulated as per the nutritional requirements of the animals. Pet food generally consists of vitamins, minerals, cereals, meat, and grains. These products aid in maintaining the nutrition levels in animals, improving their body weight and strengthening their immune system.

• The rising awareness about pet nutrition and care among the general population coupled with increasing disposable incomes are boosting the United States pet food market market growth. The rising knowledge about the different nutritional requirements of different animals in different stages of life is further supporting the market expansion.
• The rising investments by the key players of the market towards nutritional enhancement of the products and development of treats in varying shapes, sizes, and flavours so as to appeal to the animals, is providing lucrative growth opportunities to the market.
• The increasing availability of pet food, snacks, and treats across various e-commerce platforms is supporting the market expansion. These platforms provide detailed product descriptions, reviews, and prices, allowing the customers to select the product most suitable to their requirements and budget.

United States Pet Food Market Segmentations

United States Pet Food Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Breakup by Product Type:

• Dry Pet Food
• Wet Pet Food
• Treat/Snacks
• Others

Breakup by Animal Type:

• Dogs
• Cats
• Birds
• Others

Breakup by Ingredient Type:

• Animal Derived
• Plant Derived

Breakup by Pricing Type:

• Mass
• Premium

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

• Specialised Pet Shops
• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Online Channel
• Others

Breakup by Region:

• New England
• Mideast
• Great Lakes
• Plains
• Southeast
• Southwest
• Rocky Mountain
• Far West

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

Mars, Incorporated.

Mars, Incorporated, headquartered in Virginia, United States, is one of the leading food manufacturing companies involved in the production of candy, mints, gum, pet food and supplies, and beverages, among others.

Nestlé SA.

Nestlé SA is one of the largest food and beverage manufacturing companies, dedicated towards providing high quality products and services for various stages of life. The company specialises in pet food and treats, frozen food, infant nutrition, and coffee and beverages, among others.

General Mills Inc.

General Mills Inc. is a multinational marketer and manufacturer of processed consumer foods. The company’s product portfolio comprises of pet food and treats, yogurt, pizza, baking mixes, flour, soy products, and ice cream, among others.

Other United States pet food market key players include Schell & Kampeter, Inc., Colgate - Palmolive Company (Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.), The J.M. Smucker Company, Simmons Foods, Inc., Merrick Pet Care, Inc., Sunshine Mills Inc., and Alphia Inc., among others.
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