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EU - Dog And Cat Food - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Jun 16, 2021

The European Cat and Dog Food Market Posts Solid Gains Even During the Pandemic

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Dog And Cat Food - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

Cat and dog food consumption in the EU increased tangibly in 2020, which indicates that during the pandemic, pet owners did not curb their pet spending patterns. Over the last decade, the number of domestic animals has increased steadily in the EU. This trend is forecast to continue in the medium term, encouraging the further expansion of the prepared pet food market.

Key Trends and Insights

According to Eurostat data, production of packaged cat and dog food in the EU in 2020 increased by 3.2%, buoyed by stable demand. During the pandemic, pet owners started to spend more time with their animals, continuing to splash out on their treats.

The first half of 2020 brought a sharp rise in the sale of pet food, as pet owners laid in supplies to last them through the pandemic. Afterward, sales of pet food calmed down but still enabled the annual market volume to grow by +6.8% against 2019.

Over the past decade, demand for cat and dog food has pursued a positive trend due to domestic animals becoming increasingly popular in the EU. The last report by the European Pet Food Industry (FEDIAF), estimates that approx. 42 million households in the EU own at least one cat or dog. From 2010 to 2019, the population of cats in Europe increased by 26%, and the number of dogs grew by 19%. This trend is expected to continue on the backdrop of a rising population and incomes, which should prompt the expansion of the pet food market to 9.7M tons by 2030 (IndexBox estimates).

Pet nutrition remains a subject under close scrutiny in the EU and stringent standards apply to pet food production. High quality prepared feed provides balanced diets for pets, maintain their health and save the owner's time when preparing food for animals. These factors promote the market expansion by moving away from homemade pet food and switching to prepared feed.

Cat and Dog Food Consumption by Country

The EU dog and cat food market rose notably to $12.6B in 2020, surging by 8.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2020.

The countries with the highest volumes of dog and cat food consumption in 2020 were France (1.7M tons), Germany (1.3M tons) and Italy (953K tons), with a combined 46% share of total consumption. Spain, Poland, Belgium, Romania, Portugal, Hungary, Austria, Sweden, Ireland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of dog and cat food consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Romania, while dog and cat food consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dog and cat food markets in the European Union were France ($2.8B), Germany ($2.8B) and Italy ($1.1B), together comprising 52% of the total market. Poland, Spain, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Romania, Ireland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

The countries with the highest levels of dog and cat food per capita consumption in 2020 were Ireland (44 kg per person), Portugal (35 kg per person) and Hungary (34 kg per person).

Cat and Dog Food Imports in the EU

For the ninth consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in overseas purchases of dog and cat food, which increased by 5.6% to 4.7M tons in 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2020. In value terms, dog and cat food imports expanded markedly to $8B in 2020.

In 2020, Germany (775K tons), followed by France (468K tons), Poland (395K tons), Italy (366K tons), Belgium (345K tons), Romania (283K tons) and Spain (238K tons) were the major importers of dog and cat food, together committing 61% of total imports. The Netherlands (210K tons), Portugal (198K tons), Austria (185K tons), the Czech Republic (174K tons), Hungary (142K tons) and Sweden (134K tons) took a little share of the total imports.

In value terms, Germany ($1.6B) constitutes the largest market for imported dog and cat food in the European Union, comprising 21% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($822M), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9% share.

The average dog and cat food import price in the European Union stood at $1,690 per ton in 2020. Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($2,124 per ton), while Romania ($831 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for dog and cat food in the EU. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10921030 - Dog or cat food, p.r.s.

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in the EU, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
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  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hungary
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malta
    • Netherlands
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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