EU: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2024

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in the EU

In 2023, the EU dog and cat food market increased by X% to $X, rising for the eighth year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in the EU

In value terms, dog and cat food production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports in the EU

In 2023, overseas shipments of dog and cat food decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) was the key exporter of dog and cat food in the European Union, making up X% of total export. Spain (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, dog and cat food export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports in the EU

For the tenth year in a row, the European Union recorded growth in overseas purchases of dog and cat food, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dog and cat food importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform