Pet Milk Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Form (Powder, Liquid), Pet (Dog, Cat, Others), Packaging (Packets and Pouch, Plastic Bottles, Tetra Pak, Others), Distribution Channel (Specialty Store, Mass Retail Store, Direct-to-consumer, E-Com
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Pet Milk Market Outlook
The global Pet Milk market is expected to register a growth rate of 5.9% during the forecast period from $212.6 Billion in 2024 to $336.3 Billion in 2032. The Pet Milk market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.
The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Pet Milk segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Form (Powder, Liquid), Pet (Dog, Cat, Others), Packaging (Packets and Pouch, Plastic Bottles, Tetra Pak, Others), Distribution Channel (Specialty Store, Mass Retail Store, Direct-to-consumer, E-Commerce, Others). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Pet Milk markets.
Pet Milk Market Insights, 2025
The Pet Milk Market is evolving in 2025 as pet owners increasingly prioritize species-specific nutrition and functional health supplements for their animals. Pet milk products—formulated primarily for dogs and cats—offer an easy-to-digest, lactose-free source of calcium, protein, and probiotics, supporting bone health, gut function, and hydration. With growing pet adoption and humanization trends, consumers are seeking premium, vet-recommended milk alternatives enriched with vitamins, taurine, and omega fatty acids. Pet milk is also gaining popularity for young animals, senior pets, and those with special dietary needs. Market expansion is driven by new flavor variants, shelf-stable packaging, and availability through veterinary clinics and online pet retailers. As clean-label and organic formulations rise in importance, pet milk manufacturers are reformulating to eliminate artificial additives, preservatives, and unnecessary fillers.
Five Trends that will define global Pet Milk market in 2025 and Beyond
A closer look at the multi-million global market for Pet Milk identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Pet Milk companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.
What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Pet Milk industry?
The Pet Milk sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2030. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.
Pet Milk Market Segment Insights
The Pet Milk industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Pet Milk industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Form (Powder, Liquid), Pet (Dog, Cat, Others), Packaging (Packets and Pouch, Plastic Bottles, Tetra Pak, Others), Distribution Channel (Specialty Store, Mass Retail Store, Direct-to-consumer, E-Commerce, Others). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.
Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Pet Milk market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.
Market Value Chain
The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Pet Milk industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Pet Milk market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.
Scenario Analysis and Forecasts
Strategic decision-making in the Pet Milk industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.
Asia Pacific Pet Milk Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion
As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.
The State of Europe Pet Milk Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness
As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Pet Milk with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Pet Milk market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.
The US Pet Milk market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Pet Milk industry.
Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Pet Milk companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Pet Milk market.
Latin American Pet Milk market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.
Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.
Middle East and Africa Pet Milk Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity
Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Pet Milk markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Pet Milk markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.
Competitive Landscape- How Pet Milk companies outcompete in 2025?
The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Beaphar B.V., Fetch for Pets, LLC, Petlife International Ltd., PetAg, Inc., Grober Nutrition, Inc., Royal Canin USA, Inc. (Mars, Incorporated), Manna Pro Products, LLC, Versele-Laga, N.V., Delamere Dairy, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Hartz Mountain Corporation, Abis Exports India Pvt Ltd. , EkTek Pharma.
Pet Milk Market Scope
Leading Segments
By Form
Powder
Liquid
By Pet
Dog
Cat
Others
By Packaging
Packets and Pouch
Plastic Bottles
Tetra Pak
Others
By Distribution Channel
Specialty Store
Mass Retail Store
Direct-to-consumer
E-Commerce
Others
Leading Companies
Beaphar B.V.
Fetch for Pets, LLC
Petlife International Ltd.
PetAg, Inc.
Grober Nutrition, Inc.
Royal Canin USA, Inc. (Mars, Incorporated)
Manna Pro Products, LLC
Versele-Laga, N.V.
Delamere Dairy
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Hartz Mountain Corporation
Abis Exports India Pvt Ltd.
EkTek Pharma
Geographies
North America- US, Canada, Mexico
Europe- Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Nordics, BeNeLux, Others
Asia Pacific- China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, South East Asia, Others
Latin America- Brazil, Argentina, Others
Middle East and Africa- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Other Middle East, South Africa, Other Africa
Reasons to Buy the report
The global Pet Milk market is expected to register a growth rate of 5.9% during the forecast period from $212.6 Billion in 2024 to $336.3 Billion in 2032. The Pet Milk market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.
The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Pet Milk segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Form (Powder, Liquid), Pet (Dog, Cat, Others), Packaging (Packets and Pouch, Plastic Bottles, Tetra Pak, Others), Distribution Channel (Specialty Store, Mass Retail Store, Direct-to-consumer, E-Commerce, Others). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Pet Milk markets.
Pet Milk Market Insights, 2025
The Pet Milk Market is evolving in 2025 as pet owners increasingly prioritize species-specific nutrition and functional health supplements for their animals. Pet milk products—formulated primarily for dogs and cats—offer an easy-to-digest, lactose-free source of calcium, protein, and probiotics, supporting bone health, gut function, and hydration. With growing pet adoption and humanization trends, consumers are seeking premium, vet-recommended milk alternatives enriched with vitamins, taurine, and omega fatty acids. Pet milk is also gaining popularity for young animals, senior pets, and those with special dietary needs. Market expansion is driven by new flavor variants, shelf-stable packaging, and availability through veterinary clinics and online pet retailers. As clean-label and organic formulations rise in importance, pet milk manufacturers are reformulating to eliminate artificial additives, preservatives, and unnecessary fillers.
Five Trends that will define global Pet Milk market in 2025 and Beyond
A closer look at the multi-million global market for Pet Milk identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Pet Milk companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.
What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Pet Milk industry?
The Pet Milk sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2030. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.
Pet Milk Market Segment Insights
The Pet Milk industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Pet Milk industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Form (Powder, Liquid), Pet (Dog, Cat, Others), Packaging (Packets and Pouch, Plastic Bottles, Tetra Pak, Others), Distribution Channel (Specialty Store, Mass Retail Store, Direct-to-consumer, E-Commerce, Others). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.
Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Pet Milk market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.
Market Value Chain
The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Pet Milk industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Pet Milk market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.
Scenario Analysis and Forecasts
Strategic decision-making in the Pet Milk industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.
Asia Pacific Pet Milk Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion
As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.
The State of Europe Pet Milk Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness
As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Pet Milk with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Pet Milk market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.
The US Pet Milk market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Pet Milk industry.
Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Pet Milk companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Pet Milk market.
Latin American Pet Milk market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.
Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.
Middle East and Africa Pet Milk Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity
Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Pet Milk markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Pet Milk markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.
Competitive Landscape- How Pet Milk companies outcompete in 2025?
The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Beaphar B.V., Fetch for Pets, LLC, Petlife International Ltd., PetAg, Inc., Grober Nutrition, Inc., Royal Canin USA, Inc. (Mars, Incorporated), Manna Pro Products, LLC, Versele-Laga, N.V., Delamere Dairy, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Hartz Mountain Corporation, Abis Exports India Pvt Ltd. , EkTek Pharma.
Pet Milk Market Scope
Leading Segments
By Form
Powder
Liquid
By Pet
Dog
Cat
Others
By Packaging
Packets and Pouch
Plastic Bottles
Tetra Pak
Others
By Distribution Channel
Specialty Store
Mass Retail Store
Direct-to-consumer
E-Commerce
Others
Leading Companies
Beaphar B.V.
Fetch for Pets, LLC
Petlife International Ltd.
PetAg, Inc.
Grober Nutrition, Inc.
Royal Canin USA, Inc. (Mars, Incorporated)
Manna Pro Products, LLC
Versele-Laga, N.V.
Delamere Dairy
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Hartz Mountain Corporation
Abis Exports India Pvt Ltd.
EkTek Pharma
Geographies
North America- US, Canada, Mexico
Europe- Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Nordics, BeNeLux, Others
Asia Pacific- China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, South East Asia, Others
Latin America- Brazil, Argentina, Others
Middle East and Africa- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Other Middle East, South Africa, Other Africa
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Table of Contents
185 Pages
- 1. Table of Contents
- List of Figures and Tables
- 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1 Key Highlights
- 2.1.1 Pet Milk Market Size Outlook, 2018-2024 and 2025-2032
- 2.1.2 Largest Pet Milk Market Types and Applications
- 2.1.3 Fastest Growing Segments
- 2.1.4 Potential Markets
- 2.1.5 Market Concentration
- 2.2 Market Scope and Segmentation
- 2.2.1 Market Scope- Segments
- 2.2.2 Market Scope- Countries
- 2.2.3 Macroeconomic and Demographic Outlook
- 2.2.4 Abbreviations
- 2.2.5 Units and Currency Conversions
- 3. Research Methodology
- 3.1 Primary Research Surveys
- 3.2 Secondary Data Sources
- 3.3 Data Triangulation
- 3.4 Forecast Methodology
- 3.5 Assumptions and Limitations
- 4. Introduction to Global Pet Milk Market in 2025
- 4.1 Industry Panorama
- 4.2 Leading Companies Profiled in the Study
- 4.3 Asia Pacific Markets offer Robust Market Prospects for New Entrants
- 4.4 Market Dynamics
- 4.4.1 Market Dynamics- Trends and Drivers
- 4.4.2 Market Dynamics- Opportunities and Challenges
- 4.5 Regional Analysis
- 4.6 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
- 4.6.1 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
- 4.6.2 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.6.3 Threat of Substitutes
- 4.6.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.6.5 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.7 Pet Milk Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 4.7.1 Stage of Value Chain
- 4.7.2 Key Activities of Companies
- 4.7.3 Companies Included in Each Stage
- 4.7.4 Key Insights
- 5. Pet Milk Market Outlook to 2032
- 5.1 Market Size Forecast by Type, 2021-2024 and 2025-2032
- 5.2 Market Size Forecast by Application, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
- 5.3 Market Size Forecast by Geography, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
- By Form
- Powder
- Liquid
- By Pet
- Dog
- Cat
- Others
- By Packaging
- Packets and Pouch
- Plastic Bottles
- Tetra Pak
- Others
- By Distribution Channel
- Specialty Store
- Mass Retail Store
- Direct-to-consumer
- E-Commerce
- Others
- 6. Global Pet Milk Market Outlook across Growth Scenarios
- 6.1 Low Growth Scenario
- 6.2 Base/Reference Case
- 6.3 High Growth Scenario
- 6. North America Pet Milk Market Size Outlook
- 6.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
- 6.2 North America Pet Milk Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
- 6.2.1 North America Pet Milk Market Outlook by Type
- 6.2.2 North America Pet Milk Market Outlook by Application
- 6.3 North America Pet Milk Market Outlook by Country
- 6.3.1 The US Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 6.3.2 Canada Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 6.3.3 Mexico Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 7. Europe Pet Milk Market Size Outlook
- 7.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
- 7.2 Europe Pet Milk Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
- 7.2.1 Europe Pet Milk Market Outlook by Type
- 7.2.2 Europe Pet Milk Market Outlook by Application
- 7.3 Europe Pet Milk Market Outlook by Country
- 7.3.2 Germany Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 7.3.3 France Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 7.3.4 The UK Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 7.3.5 Spain Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 7.3.6 Italy Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 7.3.7 Russia Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 7.3.8 Rest of Europe Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 8. Asia Pacific Pet Milk Market Size Outlook
- 8.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
- 8.2 Asia Pacific Pet Milk Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
- 8.2.1 Asia Pacific Pet Milk Market Outlook by Type
- 8.2.2 Asia Pacific Pet Milk Market Outlook by Application
- 8.3 Asia Pacific Pet Milk Market Outlook by Country
- 8.3.1 China Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 8.3.2 India Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 8.3.3 Japan Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 8.3.4 South Korea Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 8.3.5 Australia Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 8.3.6 South East Asia Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 8.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 9. South America Pet Milk Market Size Outlook
- 9.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
- 9.2 South America Pet Milk Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
- 9.2.1 South America Pet Milk Market Outlook by Type
- 9.2.2 South America Pet Milk Market Outlook by Application
- 9.3 South America Pet Milk Market Outlook by Country
- 9.3.1 Brazil Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 9.3.2 Argentina Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 9.3.3 Rest of South and Central America Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 10. Middle East and Africa Pet Milk Market Size Outlook
- 10.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
- 10.2 Middle East and Africa Pet Milk Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
- 10.2.1 Middle East and Africa Pet Milk Market Outlook by Type
- 10.2.2 Middle East and Africa Pet Milk Market Outlook by Application
- 10.3 Middle East and Africa Pet Milk Market Outlook by Country
- 10.3.1 Saudi Arabia Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 10.3.2 The UAE Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 10.3.3 Rest of Middle East Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 10.3.4 South Africa Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 10.3.5 Egypt Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 10.3.6 Rest of Africa Pet Milk Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 11. Company Profiles
- 11.1 Leading 10 Companies
- Beaphar B.V.
- Fetch for Pets, LLC
- Petlife International Ltd.
- PetAg, Inc.
- Grober Nutrition, Inc.
- Royal Canin USA, Inc. (Mars, Incorporated)
- Manna Pro Products, LLC
- Versele-Laga, N.V.
- Delamere Dairy
- Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
- Hartz Mountain Corporation
- Abis Exports India Pvt Ltd.
- EkTek Pharma
- 11.2 Overview
- 11.3 Products and Services
- 11.4 SWOT Profile
- 12. Appendix
- 12.1 Subscription Options
- 12.2 Customization Options
- 12.3 Publisher Details
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