Pet Food and Treats Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2025-2034

Description

The Global Pet Food And Treats Market was valued at USD 138.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a 6.1% CAGR from 2025 to 2034. Increased spending on premium pet food is driving demand for high-quality ingredients as pet owners prioritize their pets' health and well-being. Consumers are seeking novel ingredients that offer both nutritional benefits and enhanced taste. This trend, known as premiumization, is creating opportunities for innovative formulations designed to cater to pets' dietary needs while maintaining superior quality.

With pets increasingly seen as family members, owners are willing to invest in premium pet food products that feature recognizable, high-quality ingredients. The market differentiates premium pet food by including real meat sources, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while avoiding fillers, by-products, and artificial additives. The dry food segment held a 34.5% share of the pet food and treats market in 2024, owing to its widespread acceptance and convenience.

Market Scope
Start Year	2024
Forecast Year	2025-2034
Start Value	$138.9 Billion
Forecast Value	$246.4 Billion
CAGR	6.1%

Standard pet food contains approximately 14 to 17 percent meat and meat by-products, along with cereals, grains, vitamins, and minerals. In the United States alone, over 300 manufacturers produce around 7 million tons of pet food annually, offering a vast selection ranging from dry and canned options to semi-moist varieties, biscuits, kibbles, and treats. Dry pet food generally contains 10 to 12 percent moisture, whereas wet food has a moisture content ranging from 70 to 80 percent.

The cat food segment accounted for over 43.5% of the pet food and treats market in 2024, while the demand for dog food is rising at a faster rate, registering 6.2% higher growth compared to other pet categories. Both dog and cat dry food sales experienced significant growth in 2022 and 2023. Sales of dry dog food reached USD 1.3 billion, reflecting a 19.7% increase, while dry cat food sales amounted to USD 0.6 billion, marking a 21.8% growth. Wet dog and cat food sales also expanded by 12.5% and 14.6%, respectively.

Extruded dry kibble remains the dominant choice in the pet food market, accounting for 57% of sales. Additionally, over 60% of dog owners and 69% of cat owners regularly feed their pets kibble, despite a percentage of pets also consuming canned food daily. In 2024, the market was segmented by ingredient type into proteins, cereals and vegetables, fats and oils, and vitamins and minerals. Functional foods commanded a 37.6% revenue share, serving as a foundation for nutritionally complete commercial pet food.

The rising interest in vegan and grain-free pet food options is fueling demand for alternative ingredients, particularly fruits and vegetables, to enhance taste, texture, and flavor. The US pet food and treats market reached USD 47.7 billion in 2024, with approximately 55% of revenue coming from alternative formats beyond kibble, including canned, semi-moist, and refrigerated pet food. While refrigerated pet food currently holds a modest 4% share, it is expanding at an annual growth rate of 35%.

Product Code: 11314

Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope

1.1 Market scope & definition
1.2 Base estimates & calculations
1.3 Forecast calculation
1.4 Data sources
- 1.4.1 Primary
- 1.4.2 Secondary
  - 1.4.2.1 Paid sources
  - 1.4.2.2 Public sources
1.5 Primary research and validation
- 1.5.1 Primary sources
- 1.5.2 Data mining sources

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

2.1 Industry synopsis, 2021-2034

Chapter 3 Industry Insights

3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
- 3.1.1 Factor affecting the value chain
- 3.1.2 Profit margin analysis
- 3.1.3 Disruptions
- 3.1.4 Future outlook
- 3.1.5 Manufacturers
- 3.1.6 Distributors
3.2 Supplier landscape
3.3 Profit margin analysis
3.4 Key news & initiatives
3.5 Regulatory landscape
3.6 Impact forces
- 3.6.1 Growth drivers
  - 3.6.1.1 Rising demand for premium pet food
  - 3.6.1.2 Increasing pet adoption rates globally
  - 3.6.1.3 Expansion of e-commerce pet food sales
- 3.6.2 Industry pitfalls & challenges
  - 3.6.2.1 High costs of premium pet food
  - 3.6.2.2 Stringent pet food safety regulations
3.7 Growth potential analysis
3.8 Porter's analysis
3.9 PESTEL analysis

Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2024

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Company market share analysis
4.3 Competitive positioning matrix
4.4 Strategic outlook matrix

Chapter 5 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Product Type, 2021 – 2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

5.1 Key trends
5.2 Cookies, biscuits, snacks
5.3 Canned food
5.4 Bones
5.5 Dry food
5.6 Sticks
5.7 Others (Freeze-dried food, etc.)

Chapter 6 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Pet Type, 2021 – 2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

6.1 Key trends
6.2 Dogs
6.3 Cats
6.4 Others (fish, birds, hamsters, etc.)

Chapter 7 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Ingredient Type, 2021 – 2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

7.1 Key trends
7.2 Proteins
- 7.2.1 Chicken
- 7.2.2 Beef
- 7.2.3 Fish (salmon, tuna)
- 7.2.4 Turkey
- 7.2.5 Lamb
7.3 Cereals & Vegetables
7.4 Fats and oils
7.5 Vitamins & Minerals
7.6 Others (Flavour Enhancers, Specialty Supplemental, etc.)

Chapter 8 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Packaging, 2021 – 2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

8.1 Key trends
8.2 Cans
8.3 Pouches
8.4 Bags
8.5 Carton
8.6 Others (tins, tubs, etc.)

Chapter 9 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Life Stage, 2021 – 2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

9.1 Key trends
9.2 Puppy/kitten
9.3 Adult pet
9.4 Senior pet

Chapter 10 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Special Dietary Needs, 2021 – 2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

10.1 Key trends
10.2 Weight management
10.3 Grain-free
10.4 Hypoallergenic
10.5 Organic/natural
10.6 Raw/freeze-dried

Chapter 11 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Price Range, 2021 – 2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

11.1 Key trends
11.2 Low
11.3 Medium
11.4 High

Chapter 12 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2021 – 2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

12.1 Key trends
12.2 Online
- 12.2.1 E-commerce
- 12.2.2 Company websites
12.3 Offline
- 12.3.1 Supermarkets/grocery stores
- 12.3.2 Pet specialty stores
- 12.3.3 Retailers
- 12.3.4 Veterinary clinics

Chapter 13 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Region, 2021 – 2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

13.1 Key trends
13.2 North America
- 13.2.1 U.S.
- 13.2.2 Canada
13.3 Europe
- 13.3.1 Germany
- 13.3.2 UK
- 13.3.3 France
- 13.3.4 Spain
- 13.3.5 Italy
- 13.3.6 Russia
13.4 Asia Pacific
- 13.4.1 China
- 13.4.2 India
- 13.4.3 Japan
- 13.4.4 Australia
- 13.4.5 South Korea
13.5 Latin America
- 13.5.1 Brazil
- 13.5.2 Mexico
13.6 Middle East and Africa
- 13.6.1 Saudi Arabia
- 13.6.2 South Africa
- 13.6.3 UAE

Chapter 14 Company Profiles

14.1 Agrolimen S.A.
14.2 Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc.
14.3 Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc.
14.4 Diamond Pet Foods
14.5 Freshpet
14.6 General Mills, Inc.
14.7 Heristo AG
14.8 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.
14.9 Mars Petcare US, Inc.
14.10 Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
14.11 Nisshin Pet Food, Inc.
14.12 Nutriara Alimentos Ltda
14.13 The J.M. Smucker Company
14.14 WellPet LLC