Pet Food Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity and Forecast, By Pet Type (Dog, Cat, Others), By Sales Channel (Pet Specialty Store, Supermarket/Hypermarket, Online, Others), By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

Global Pet Food market was valued at USD 201.34 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 309.75 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 7.50% during the forecast period. The global pet food market is expanding due to rising pet ownership, humanization of pets, and increasing demand for premium, organic, and functional pet food products. Consumers seek high-quality, nutritious, and customized diets for their pets, driving innovation in ingredients and formulations. Sustainability trends, including eco-friendly packaging and ethical sourcing, are shaping industry developments. E-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales channels are growing rapidly, enhancing market accessibility.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 201.34 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 309.75 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	7.50%
Fastest Growing Segment	Online
Largest Market	North America

Pet ownership statistics indicate that millennials represent the largest demographic of pet owners in the U.S. As of 2024, millennials account for 33% of total pet owners, demonstrating their strong affinity for pet companionship. They are followed by Generation X, which comprises 25% of pet owners, and baby boomers, who make up 24%. The increasing pet ownership among millennials is driven by factors such as higher disposable incomes, delayed parenthood trends, and a growing emphasis on pet health and wellness. This generational shift is influencing market trends, with millennials seeking premium, organic, and customized pet food options to meet their pets' evolving needs.

Key Market Drivers

Rising Pet Ownership and Humanization of Pets

The increasing number of pet owners worldwide is a primary driver of the pet food market. As urbanization and nuclear families grow, more people are adopting pets for companionship, emotional support, and security. Particularly in developed economies, pets are considered family members, leading to increased spending on high-quality food, treats, and supplements. This "humanization" trend has driven demand for pet food products that mimic human diets, such as organic, grain-free, and high-protein options. Additionally, the rise of pet adoption and rescue initiatives further fuels market growth, as more households integrate pets into their lifestyles. For instance, Over the past three decades, pet ownership in the U.S. has experienced substantial growth. As of 2024, 66% of U.S. households, equivalent to 86.9 million homes, have a pet.

Key Market Challenges

Fluctuating Raw Material Prices and Supply Chain Disruptions

One of the biggest challenges in the pet food industry is the volatility in raw material prices and disruptions in the global supply chain. The production of pet food relies on ingredients such as meat, grains, vegetables, and specialty additives like vitamins and probiotics. Fluctuations in the prices of these ingredients, driven by factors like climate change, agricultural output, and geopolitical tensions, significantly impact production costs. Additionally, supply chain disruptions, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, have led to raw material shortages, delays in shipping, and increased logistics expenses.

Manufacturers must navigate these uncertainties by diversifying sourcing strategies, improving inventory management, and leveraging local supply chains where possible. However, passing these increased costs onto consumers can lead to reduced demand, especially in price-sensitive markets. To mitigate this challenge, many companies are exploring alternative protein sources, such as insect-based or lab-grown pet food, to reduce dependency on traditional meat and grain supplies.

Key Market Trends

Focus on Pet Health & Wellness

The growing focus on pet health and wellness is a major trend shaping the global pet food market. Pet owners are increasingly prioritizing high-quality, nutritious food that supports overall well-being, mirroring human dietary trends. This shift has led to a rising demand for functional pet food enriched with probiotics, antioxidants, omega fatty acids, and joint-supporting ingredients like glucosamine and chondroitin.

Additionally, grain-free, organic, and natural pet food options are gaining traction as consumers seek minimally processed diets free from artificial additives and fillers. Brands are innovating with superfoods, novel proteins, and customized nutrition plans tailored to specific breeds, life stages, and health conditions.

Veterinarian-formulated diets addressing concerns like obesity, digestive health, and skin allergies are also becoming mainstream. Advances in pet food technology, such as AI-driven dietary recommendations and DNA-based nutrition plans, further enhance pet health optimization.

Key Market Players

Schell & Kampeter, Inc. (Diamond Pet Foods)
Nestle S.A. (Purina)
Mars, Incorporated
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Blue Buffalo Company Ltd.
Wellness Pet Company, Inc.
Simmons Foods, Inc.
Unicharm Corporation
The J.M. Smucker Company
Affinity Petcare, S.A.U.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Pet Food Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Pet Food Market, By Pet Type:

Dog
Cat
Others

Pet Food Market, By Sales Channel:

Pet Specialty Store
Supermarket/Hypermarket
Online
Others

Pet Food Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Indonesia
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
South America
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Brazil
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Turkey

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Pet Food Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Introduction

1.1. Product Overview
1.2. Key Highlights of the Report
1.3. Market Coverage
1.4. Market Segments Covered
1.5. Research Tenure Considered

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Overview
3.2. Market Forecast
3.3. Key Regions
3.4. Key Segments

4. Voice of Customers

4.1. Brand Awareness
4.2. Factor Influencing Purchase Decision

5. Global Pet Food Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis (Dog, Cat, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis (Pet Specialty Store, Supermarket/Hypermarket, Online, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Regional Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.3.1. North America Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.3.2. Europe Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.3.3. Asia Pacific Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.3.4. Middle East & Africa Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.3.5. South America Market Share Analysis
- 5.2.4. By Top 5 Companies Market Share Analysis, Others (2024)
5.3. Global Pet Food Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
- 5.3.1. By Pet Type Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
- 5.3.2. By Sales Channel Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
- 5.3.3. By Regional Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

6. North America Pet Food Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
- 6.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 6.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 6.3.2. Canada Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 6.3.3. Mexico Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis

7. Asia Pacific Pet Food Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
- 7.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 7.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
7.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. China Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 7.3.2. Japan Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 7.3.3. India Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 7.3.4. Australia Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 7.3.5. South Korea Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 7.3.6. Indonesia Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 7.3.6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.6.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.6.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 7.3.6.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis

8. Europe Pet Food Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
- 8.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 8.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
8.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. France Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 8.3.2. United Kingdom Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 8.3.3. Italy Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 8.3.4. Germany Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 8.3.5. Spain Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis

9. South America Pet Food Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
- 9.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 9.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Argentina Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 9.3.2. Colombia Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 9.3.3. Brazil Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis

10. Middle East & Africa Pet Food Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
- 10.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 10.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
10.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. South Africa Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 10.3.3. UAE Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis
- 10.3.4. Turkey Pet Food Market Outlook
  - 10.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.4.2.1. By Pet Type Market Share Analysis
    - 10.3.4.2.2. By Sales Channel Market Share Analysis

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Pet Food Market

12.1. Impact Assessment Model
- 12.1.1. Key Segments Impacted
- 12.1.2. Key Region Impacted
- 12.1.3. Key Countries Impacted

13. Market Trends & Developments

14. Competitive Landscape

14.1. Company Profiles
- 14.1.1. Schell & Kampeter, Inc. (Diamond Pet Foods)
  - 14.1.1.1. Company Details
  - 14.1.1.2. Products
  - 14.1.1.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 14.1.1.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 14.1.1.5. Recent Developments
  - 14.1.1.6. Key Management Personnel
- 14.1.2. Nestle S.A. (Purina)
  - 14.1.2.1. Company Details
  - 14.1.2.2. Products
  - 14.1.2.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 14.1.2.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 14.1.2.5. Recent Developments
  - 14.1.2.6. Key Management Personnel
- 14.1.3. Mars, Incorporated
  - 14.1.3.1. Company Details
  - 14.1.3.2. Products
  - 14.1.3.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 14.1.3.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 14.1.3.5. Recent Developments
  - 14.1.3.6. Key Management Personnel
- 14.1.4. Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
  - 14.1.4.1. Company Details
  - 14.1.4.2. Products
  - 14.1.4.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 14.1.4.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 14.1.4.5. Recent Developments
  - 14.1.4.6. Key Management Personnel
- 14.1.5. Blue Buffalo Company Ltd.
  - 14.1.5.1. Company Details
  - 14.1.5.2. Products
  - 14.1.5.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 14.1.5.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 14.1.5.5. Recent Developments
  - 14.1.5.6. Key Management Personnel
- 14.1.6. Wellness Pet Company, Inc.
  - 14.1.6.1. Company Details
  - 14.1.6.2. Products
  - 14.1.6.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 14.1.6.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 14.1.6.5. Recent Developments
  - 14.1.6.6. Key Management Personnel
- 14.1.7. Simmons Foods, Inc.
  - 14.1.7.1. Company Details
  - 14.1.7.2. Products
  - 14.1.7.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 14.1.7.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 14.1.7.5. Recent Developments
  - 14.1.7.6. Key Management Personnel
- 14.1.8. Unicharm Corporation
  - 14.1.8.1. Company Details
  - 14.1.8.2. Products
  - 14.1.8.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 14.1.8.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 14.1.8.5. Recent Developments
  - 14.1.8.6. Key Management Personnel
- 14.1.9. The J.M. Smucker Company
  - 14.1.9.1. Company Details
  - 14.1.9.2. Products
  - 14.1.9.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 14.1.9.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 14.1.9.5. Recent Developments
  - 14.1.9.6. Key Management Personnel
- 14.1.10. Affinity Petcare, S.A.U.
  - 14.1.10.1. Company Details
  - 14.1.10.2. Products
  - 14.1.10.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 14.1.10.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 14.1.10.5. Recent Developments
  - 14.1.10.6. Key Management Personnel

15. Strategic Recommendations/Action Plan

15.1. Key Focus Areas
15.2. Target By Pet Type
15.3. Target By Sales Channel