Pet Raw Food Global Market Report 2024

Description

Pet raw food consists of uncooked and unprocessed food designed for consumption by pets, primarily dogs and cats. The primary aim of feeding raw food is to offer a diet that closely resembles what animals would naturally consume in the wild, which is thought to be more biologically appropriate for their digestive systems.

The main types of pet raw food include kibble-plus, frozen, dehydrated, and freeze-dried options. Kibble-plus is a dry pet food that incorporates raw meat, freeze-dried raw chunks, or other raw ingredients. These products cater to various animals, such as dogs and cats, and are available through both online and offline sales channels.

The pet raw food market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides pet raw food market statistics, including pet raw food industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a pet raw food market share, detailed pet raw food market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the pet raw food industry. This pet raw food market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The pet raw food market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.21 billion in 2023 to $3.68 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increased awareness of climate impact, growing endorsements from veterinarians, the development of convenient raw food formats, heightened awareness of pet obesity, and stricter regulations and higher safety standards.

The pet raw food market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.39 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to a focus on health and wellness, the rise of e-commerce platforms, growing interest in functional foods, emphasis on locally sourced ingredients, and increased investment in consumer education. Major trends expected during this period include subscription-based models, innovations in sustainable packaging, advances in food technology, exploration of novel ingredients, and a demand for sustainable protein sources.

The rise in pet ownership is anticipated to drive the growth of the pet raw food market in the coming years. Pet ownership involves the care and maintenance of domesticated animals for companionship, protection, or enjoyment. Factors contributing to the increase in pet ownership include the desire for companionship and emotional support, greater awareness of animal welfare, and the influence of social media. Pet owners are increasingly opting for raw pet food, valuing natural and nutritious products with fewer additives that align with pets' natural diets and resemble their wild counterparts. For example, in April 2023, the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals, a UK-based veterinary charity, reported that 53% of UK adults owned a pet in 2023, up from 51% in February 2020, with dog ownership rising to 29% from 26% in February 2020. This growing trend in pet ownership is fueling the expansion of the pet raw food market.

Leading companies in the pet raw food market are developing innovative products, such as freeze-dried nutrition, to provide the benefits of raw pet food in a convenient kibble form. Freeze-drying involves freezing the food at very low temperatures and then drying it in a vacuum, which preserves much of the original nutritional value and quality while allowing for long-term storage. For instance, in March 2024, Primal Pet Foods, a US-based manufacturer of high-quality raw pet foods, introduced Kibble in the Raw. This product offers a superior nutritional option with uncooked ingredients such as raw beef, pork, fish, or chicken, and features freeze-dried raw protein to retain maximum nutrients and flavor without synthetic additives. This convenient and nutritious format appeals to pet owners seeking the best health benefits and natural feeding solutions for their pets.

In August 2021, Kinderhook Industries LLC, a US-based private equity firm, acquired Primal Pet Foods for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is expected to enhance Kinderhook's manufacturing capabilities and strengthen Primal's position in the raw frozen and freeze-dried pet food market. It will improve production to meet the rising consumer demand for premium, minimally processed pet nutrition. Primal Pet Foods is known for its high-quality raw and fresh pet food products.

Major companies operating in the pet raw food market are Stella & Chewy's, Sojourner Farms LLC, Nature's Variety, Instinct Pet Food, The Honest Kitchen, Northwest Naturals, Halo Pets, Bravo Pet Foods, Red Dog Blue Kat, Darwin's Natural Pet Products, Big Dog Natural, Dr. Harvey's, Vital Essentials, Steve's Real Food, Answers Pet Food, SmallbatchPets, BARF World Inc., OC Raw Dog, Carnivora, Totally Raw Pet Food Inc., Momentum Carnivore Nutrition, K9 Natural, Raw Bistro, Proudi

North America was the largest region in the pet raw food market in 2023. The regions covered in the pet raw food market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the pet raw food market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The pet raw food market consists of sales of raw meat mixes, meal patties, and raw bones. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Pet Raw Food Global Market Report 2024 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on pet raw food market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The impact of sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and altered demand for goods and services due to the Russian Ukraine war, impacting various macro-economic factors and parameters in the Eastern European region and its subsequent effect on global markets.

The impact of higher inflation in many countries and the resulting spike in interest rates.

The continued but declining impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and consumption patterns.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Kibble-Plus; Frozen; Dehydrated; Freeze-Dried
2) By Animal Type: Dogs; Cats; Other Animal Types
3) By Application: Online Sales; Offline Sales
Companies Mentioned: Stella & Chewy's; Sojourner Farms LLC; Nature's Variety; Instinct Pet Food; The Honest Kitchen
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Pet Raw Food Market Characteristics

3. Pet Raw Food Market Trends And Strategies

4. Pet Raw Food Market - Macro Economic Scenario

4.1. Impact Of High Inflation On The Market
4.2. Ukraine-Russia War Impact On The Market
4.3. COVID-19 Impact On The Market

5. Global Pet Raw Food Market Size and Growth

5.1. Global Pet Raw Food Market Drivers and Restraints
- 5.1.1. Drivers Of The Market
- 5.1.2. Restraints Of The Market
5.2. Global Pet Raw Food Historic Market Size and Growth, 2018 - 2023, Value ($ Billion)
5.3. Global Pet Raw Food Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2023 - 2028, 2033F, Value ($ Billion)

6. Pet Raw Food Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Kibble-Plus
Frozen
Dehydrated
Freeze-Dried
6.2. Global Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Dogs
Cats
Other Animal Types
6.3. Global Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Online Sales
Offline Sales

7. Pet Raw Food Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Pet Raw Food Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Pet Raw Food Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Pet Raw Food Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Pet Raw Food Market Overview
Region Information, Impact Of COVID-19, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

9. China Pet Raw Food Market

9.1. China Pet Raw Food Market Overview
9.2. China Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion
9.3. China Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion
9.4. China Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion

10. India Pet Raw Food Market

10.1. India Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
10.2. India Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
10.3. India Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

11. Japan Pet Raw Food Market

11.1. Japan Pet Raw Food Market Overview
11.2. Japan Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

12. Australia Pet Raw Food Market

12.1. Australia Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Pet Raw Food Market

13.1. Indonesia Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Pet Raw Food Market

14.1. South Korea Pet Raw Food Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Pet Raw Food Market

15.1. Western Europe Pet Raw Food Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

16. UK Pet Raw Food Market

16.1. UK Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

17. Germany Pet Raw Food Market

17.1. Germany Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

18. France Pet Raw Food Market

18.1. France Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
18.2. France Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
18.3. France Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

19. Italy Pet Raw Food Market

19.1. Italy Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

20. Spain Pet Raw Food Market

20.1. Spain Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Pet Raw Food Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Pet Raw Food Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

22. Russia Pet Raw Food Market

22.1. Russia Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

23. North America Pet Raw Food Market

23.1. North America Pet Raw Food Market Overview
23.2. North America Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

24. USA Pet Raw Food Market

24.1. USA Pet Raw Food Market Overview
24.2. USA Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

25. Canada Pet Raw Food Market

25.1. Canada Pet Raw Food Market Overview
25.2. Canada Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

26. South America Pet Raw Food Market

26.1. South America Pet Raw Food Market Overview
26.2. South America Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Pet Raw Food Market

27.1. Brazil Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Pet Raw Food Market

28.1. Middle East Pet Raw Food Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

29. Africa Pet Raw Food Market

29.1. Africa Pet Raw Food Market Overview
29.2. Africa Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Animal Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Pet Raw Food Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

30. Pet Raw Food Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Pet Raw Food Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Pet Raw Food Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Stella & Chewy's
  - 30.2.1.1. Overview
  - 30.2.1.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.1.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.1.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.2. Sojourner Farms LLC
  - 30.2.2.1. Overview
  - 30.2.2.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.2.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.2.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.3. Nature's Variety
  - 30.2.3.1. Overview
  - 30.2.3.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.3.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.3.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.4. Instinct Pet Food
  - 30.2.4.1. Overview
  - 30.2.4.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.4.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.4.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.5. The Honest Kitchen
  - 30.2.5.1. Overview
  - 30.2.5.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.5.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.5.4. Financial Performance

31. Pet Raw Food Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Northwest Naturals
31.2. Halo Pets
31.3. Bravo Pet Foods
31.4. Red Dog Blue Kat
31.5. Darwin's Natural Pet Products
31.6. Big Dog Natural
31.7. Dr. Harvey's
31.8. Vital Essentials
31.9. Steve's Real Food
31.10. Answers Pet Food
31.11. SmallbatchPets
31.12. BARF World Inc.
31.13. OC Raw Dog
31.14. Carnivora
31.15. Totally Raw Pet Food Inc.

32. Global Pet Raw Food Market Competitive Benchmarking

33. Global Pet Raw Food Market Competitive Dashboard

34. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Pet Raw Food Market

35. Pet Raw Food Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis

35.1 Pet Raw Food Market In 2028 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Pet Raw Food Market In 2028 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Pet Raw Food Market In 2028 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer