PUBLISHER: Market Research Future | PRODUCT CODE: 1619001
PUBLISHER: Market Research Future | PRODUCT CODE: 1619001
Europe Pet Food Market Research Report Information By Food Type (Dry Food, Wet Food, Treats & Snacks and Others), by Animal Type (Dog Food, Cat Food, Bird Food, Rodent Food and Others), by Distribution Channel (Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Specialty Pet Shops, Online Sales Channel and Others), by Packaging Type (Flexible Packaging (Pouches), and Rigid Packaging), and by Country (Germany, France, Spain, UK, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Romania, Bulgaria, and Rest of Europe) Forecast to 2032
In 2023, the European pet food market was estimated to be worth USD 31,186.48 million. It is anticipated that the pet food business would expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.75% from 2024 to 2032, reaching USD 51,365.49 million. Recent years have seen a dramatic change in the European pet food market, primarily due to growing pet humanization trends in European homes and
The increased emphasis on health and wellbeing is a significant trend in the European pet food market. As pet owners grow increasingly concerned about the nutrition of their animals, there is a strong demand for premium and specialist pet meals. The motivations underlying this trend are the desire to enhance pets' quality of life and an increasing consciousness of pet health concerns. As a result, customers' interest in natural and organic ingredients is growing, as are food products that address health concerns such as grain-free diets, hypoallergenic alternatives, and formulae that promote joint or digestive health.
Perspectives on Market Segments
The European pet food market has been divided into four segments based on the type of food: dry food, wet food, treats and snacks, and others.
The market has been divided into categories such as dog food, cat food, bird food, rodent food, and others based on the type of animal.
The market has been divided into Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Specialty Pet Shops, Online Sales Channel, and Others based on the distribution channel.
The market has been divided into two segments based on the kind of packaging: rigid packaging and flexible packaging (pouches).
Regional Perspectives
Germany, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Romania, Bulgaria, and the rest of Europe are the countries into which the study divides the market. With a 2023 valuation of USD 7,442.53 million, the Rest of Europe sector led the market and is projected to grow to USD 13284.41 million by 2032. Portugal, Greece, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Hungary, and the Nordic countries are a few examples of countries that may be included in this category. Due to variations in customer tastes, disposable income, pet ownership trends, and regulatory frameworks, each of these nations offers unique potential and difficulties for the pet food sector. Premium and organic pet food products are the main drivers of pet food demand in nations with comparatively greater levels of disposable income, such the Netherlands and Belgium. These areas' health-conscious consumer base favors natural and premium ingredients when buying pet food, which is consistent with the larger trend of pet owners treating their animals like members of the family.
Mars, Incorporated (US), Nestle S.A. (Switzerland), ADM (US), Affinity Petcare SA (Spain), Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (US), Colgate-Palmolive Company (US), General Mills Inc. (US), Heristo aktiengesellschaft (Germany), Schell & Kampeter Inc. (US), and Virbac (France) are important players in the pet food market.