Colombia: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2026

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Colombia

The Colombian dog and cat food market fell modestly to $X in 2025, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2025, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Colombia

In value terms, dog and cat food production fell to $X in 2025 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Dog and cat food production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2025, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Colombia

In 2025, shipments abroad of dog and cat food increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2025, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports totaled $X in 2025. In general, exports showed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2025, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main destinations of dog and cat food exports from Colombia, together comprising X% of total exports. Panama, Venezuela and Curacao lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Curacao (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dog and cat food exported from Colombia were the United States ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Peru ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Panama, Venezuela and Curacao lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Curacao, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2025, the average dog and cat food export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2025, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2025, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Curacao ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Colombia

In 2025, the amount of dog and cat food imported into Colombia surged to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2025, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports surged to $X in 2025. In general, imports posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2025 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of dog and cat food imports to Colombia, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dog and cat food suppliers to Colombia were the United States ($X), Brazil ($X) and Mexico ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average dog and cat food import price stood at $X per ton in 2025, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2025 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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