Global Air-dried Pet Food Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Air-dried Pet Food market size is predicted to grow from US$ 4053 million in 2025 to US$ 8130 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.9% from 2026 to 2032.
In 2025, global production of air-dried pet food reached 462.58 thousand metric tons, with an average selling price of USD 8,950 per metric ton. Air-dried pet food is a type of dry pet food produced through low-temperature, long-duration air drying or gentle dehydration processes, designed to minimize nutrient degradation caused by high-heat processing while preserving the natural flavor and nutritional density of meat, organ ingredients, and natural additives. Compared with conventional extruded or baked pet food, air-dried products typically feature higher meat content, lower carbohydrate ratios, and nutritional profiles closer to raw feeding concepts. They are primarily targeted at premium pet owners who emphasize natural diets, ingredient traceability, and high-protein formulations, and are widely used in dog and cat staple diets with high nutritional density requirements.
At present, the air-dried pet food market is characterized by relatively small volume but exceptionally high value density, strong brand premium, and a higher consumer education threshold. Demand is primarily driven by premiumization of pet food, growing acceptance of natural and minimally processed diets, and consumption upgrading among high-income pet owners. From a market perspective, penetration of air-dried pet food within the overall dry food category remains limited; however, it demonstrates strong differentiation and competitiveness in the super-premium segment, with relatively high brand concentration. Development trends point toward higher ingredient standards, greater transparency in formulations and origin labeling, and expansion into functional nutrition areas such as joint health, skin and coat care, and digestive support. Market consensus suggests that although air-dried pet food faces constraints in cost structure and large-scale production efficiency, its advantages in nutritional positioning, premium pricing, and brand storytelling will support sustained growth in the high-end and super-premium pet food market.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Air-dried Pet Food Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Air-dried Pet Food sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Air-dried Pet Food sales for 2026 through 2032. With Air-dried Pet Food sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Air-dried Pet Food industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Air-dried Pet Food landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Air-dried Pet Food portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Air-dried Pet Food market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Air-dried Pet Food and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Air-dried Pet Food.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Air-dried Pet Food market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Beef
Chicken
Others
Segmentation by Life Stage:
Kitten Air-dried Food
Adult Air-dried Pet Food
Segmentation by Drying Process:
Low-Temperature Air-Dried Pet Food
Slow Air-Dried Pet Food
Segmentation by Application:
Home Use
Pet Shop
Vet Hospital
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
China Pet Foods (ZEAL)
Peidi
Gambol Pet Group
Jasper
Peptido
Open Fram
ZIWI
Sundays for Dogs
THE NEW ZEALAND NATURAL PET FOOD
Eureka
Redbarn
The Real Meat
ITI Pet
Carna4
Pawstruck
Only Natural Pet
Earth Animal
Plato Pet
Rawternative
A PUP ABOVE
ABSOLUTE HOLISTIC
Prime100
Pala Petfoods
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Air-dried Pet Food market?
What factors are driving Air-dried Pet Food market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Air-dried Pet Food market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Air-dried Pet Food break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
In 2025, global production of air-dried pet food reached 462.58 thousand metric tons, with an average selling price of USD 8,950 per metric ton. Air-dried pet food is a type of dry pet food produced through low-temperature, long-duration air drying or gentle dehydration processes, designed to minimize nutrient degradation caused by high-heat processing while preserving the natural flavor and nutritional density of meat, organ ingredients, and natural additives. Compared with conventional extruded or baked pet food, air-dried products typically feature higher meat content, lower carbohydrate ratios, and nutritional profiles closer to raw feeding concepts. They are primarily targeted at premium pet owners who emphasize natural diets, ingredient traceability, and high-protein formulations, and are widely used in dog and cat staple diets with high nutritional density requirements.
At present, the air-dried pet food market is characterized by relatively small volume but exceptionally high value density, strong brand premium, and a higher consumer education threshold. Demand is primarily driven by premiumization of pet food, growing acceptance of natural and minimally processed diets, and consumption upgrading among high-income pet owners. From a market perspective, penetration of air-dried pet food within the overall dry food category remains limited; however, it demonstrates strong differentiation and competitiveness in the super-premium segment, with relatively high brand concentration. Development trends point toward higher ingredient standards, greater transparency in formulations and origin labeling, and expansion into functional nutrition areas such as joint health, skin and coat care, and digestive support. Market consensus suggests that although air-dried pet food faces constraints in cost structure and large-scale production efficiency, its advantages in nutritional positioning, premium pricing, and brand storytelling will support sustained growth in the high-end and super-premium pet food market.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Air-dried Pet Food Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Air-dried Pet Food sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Air-dried Pet Food sales for 2026 through 2032. With Air-dried Pet Food sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Air-dried Pet Food industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Air-dried Pet Food landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Air-dried Pet Food portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Air-dried Pet Food market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Air-dried Pet Food and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Air-dried Pet Food.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Air-dried Pet Food market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Beef
Chicken
Others
Segmentation by Life Stage:
Kitten Air-dried Food
Adult Air-dried Pet Food
Segmentation by Drying Process:
Low-Temperature Air-Dried Pet Food
Slow Air-Dried Pet Food
Segmentation by Application:
Home Use
Pet Shop
Vet Hospital
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
China Pet Foods (ZEAL)
Peidi
Gambol Pet Group
Jasper
Peptido
Open Fram
ZIWI
Sundays for Dogs
THE NEW ZEALAND NATURAL PET FOOD
Eureka
Redbarn
The Real Meat
ITI Pet
Carna4
Pawstruck
Only Natural Pet
Earth Animal
Plato Pet
Rawternative
A PUP ABOVE
ABSOLUTE HOLISTIC
Prime100
Pala Petfoods
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Air-dried Pet Food market?
What factors are driving Air-dried Pet Food market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Air-dried Pet Food market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Air-dried Pet Food break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
148 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Air-dried Pet Food by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Air-dried Pet Food by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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