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Pet Food And Pet Care Products in Hungary

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Euromonitor International's Pet Food And Pet Care Products in Hungary market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

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Tables: 64  |  Publication date: Aug 2007
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Product coverage

Dog and cat food; Dog and cat food by price platform (excl treats and mixers); Dog and cat food by price platform (incl treats and mixers); Dog and cat food by type (excl treats and mixers); Other pet food; Pet care products

Executive summary

Retail volume and value growth in 2007 but signs of slowdown

Pet food and pet care products continued to grow in retail volume and current value terms in 2007, although growth was slower compared to the review period volume and value CAGRs. This growth pattern is attributable to demand being more mature compared to the start of the review period. Moreover, the economic downturn in 2006 encouraged consumers to limit their purchases of non-essential products. Whilst most pet owners consider pet food as essential items, the trend was for consumers to trade-down to economy products.

Changing lifestyles drive demand

Throughout the review period, demographic trends and changing lifestyles stimulated sales of pet food and pet care products in Hungary. In particular the rise in the number of single-person households has increased the need for companionship. Consequently, pets are increasingly perceived and treated as family members, with the number of pet owners willing to purchase prepared pet food increasing rapidly.

Rising incomes stimulate growth

Since the mid-1990s, income levels have risen steadily in Hungary. As the population’s purchasing power increases the number of people who can afford to increase their spending on pets is rising. In addition, the changes to the Hungarian economical and political systems brought about by the collapse of the Soviet Union, have created a new class of consumer. The emerging, affluent urban middle-class is increasingly drawn to new status symbols, such as owning purebred animals. This trend had a positive impact on the pet population in Hungary and boosted sales of pet food and pet care products.

Multinationals dominate pet food and pet care products in Hungary

There are only a few domestic players active in pet food and pet care products in Hungary, which is dominated by international companies and brands. The four largest players in 2006 were: Nestlé Purina Petcare Hungary Kft, Masterfoods Magyarország Kft, Vitakraft Aqua Food Kft, and Bábolna Takármányipari Kft (operating as Tendre Takármányipari Kft from 2007). Tendre is the only domestic company, although the three leading players operate significant production facilities in Hungary.

New distribution channels emerging

As demand becomes more mature, the distribution of pet food and pet care products is also changing. From the mid-1990s supermarkets/hypermarkets played an increasingly important role in the distribution of pet food and pet care products. Supermarkets/hypermarkets emerged as the leading distribution channel before the review period, and it has continued to gain shares from the traditional distribution channel, pet shops. In 2002 a new channel, pet superstores, emerged in Hungary, and quickly gained shares from other distribution formats.

Large pet population offers strong growth opportunities

Hungary has a significant pet population, although the use of prepared food was fairly low in 2007. The perception of pets has to significantly change in order for leading players to realise this growth potential. This key change is projected to occur over the long term. Demographic trends, higher disposable incomes and changing lifestyles offer pet food and pet care products the opportunity to expand dynamically over the forecast period.

Table of contents

PET FOOD AND PET CARE PRODUCTS IN HUNGARY : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Retail volume and value growth in 2007 but signs of slowdown

Changing lifestyles drive demand

Rising incomes stimulate growth

Multinationals dominate pet food and pet care products in Hungary

New distribution channels emerging

Large pet population offers strong growth opportunities

KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Demographic trends impact on the owner-pet relationship

Higher disposable income benefits economy dog and cat food

Economic and political troubles temporarily hurt mid-priced brands

Large retailers gain retail value shares

A pet loving nation in pursuit of convenience

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 1 Pet Populations 2002-2007

MARKET DATA

Table 2 Retail Sales of Pet Food and Pet Care Products by Sector: Volume 2002-2007

Table 3 Retail Sales of Pet Food and Pet Care Products by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 4 Retail Sales of Pet Food and Pet Care Products by Sector: %Volume Growth 2002-2007

Table 5 Retail Sales of Pet Food and Pet Care Products by Sector: %Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 6 Dog and Cat Food Company Shares 2002-2006

Table 7 Dog and Cat Food Brand Shares 2003-2006

Table 8 Penetration of Private Label by Sector 2002-2006

Table 9 Retail Sales of Pet Food and Pet Care Products by Sector and Distribution Format: % Analysis 2007

Table 10 Retail Sales of Dog and Cat Food by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2007

Table 11 Forecast Retail Sales of Pet Food and Pet Care Products by Sector: Value 2007-2012

Table 12 Forecast Retail Sales of Pet Food and Pet Care Products by Sector: % Value Growth 2007-2012

APPENDIX

Summary 1 Research Sources

DEFINITIONS

Sources

Summary 2 Research Sources

LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - HUNGARY

BáBOLNA TAKáRMáNYIPARI KFT - PET FOOD AND PET CARE PRODUCTS - HUNGARY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 3 Tendre Takármányipari Kft: Key Facts

Summary 4 Bábolna Takármányipari Kft: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

Summary 5 Tendre Takármányipari Kft: Production Statistics 2006

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 6 Tendre Takármányipari Kft (formerly Bábolna Takármányipari Kft): Competitive Position 2006

MASTERFOODS MAGYARORSZáG KFT - PET FOOD AND PET CARE PRODUCTS - HUNGARY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 7 Masterfoods Magyarország Kft: Key Facts

Summary 8 Masterfoods Magyarország Kft: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 9 Masterfoods Magyarország Kft: Competitive Position 2006

NESTLé PURINA PETCARE HUNGARY KFT - PET FOOD AND PET CARE PRODUCTS - HUNGARY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 10 Nestlé Purina Petcare Hungary Kft: Key Facts

Summary 11 Nestlé Purina Petcare Hungary Kft: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 12 Nestlé Purina Petcare Hungary Kft: Competitive Position 2006

VITAKRAFT AQUA FOOD KFT - PET FOOD AND PET CARE PRODUCTS - HUNGARY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 13 Vitakraft Aqua Food Kft: Key Facts

Summary 14 Vitakraft Aqua Food Kft: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 15 Vitakraft Aqua Food Kft: Competitive Position 2006

DOG FOOD IN HUNGARY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR INDICATORS

Table 13 Dog Owning Households: % Analysis 2002/2007

Table 14 Dog Population 2002-2007

Table 15 Dog Food Prepared vs Non-prepared Gap: % Analysis 2002-2007

SECTOR DATA

Table 16 Retail Sales of Dog Food by Type: Value 2002-2007

Table 17 Retail Sales of Dog Food by Type: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 18 Retail Sales of Premium Dog Food: Value 2002-2007

Table 19 Dog Food Company Shares 2002-2006

Table 20 Dog Food Brand Shares 2003-2006

Table 21 Dog Treats Brand Shares 2003-2006

Table 22 Forecast Retail Sales of Dog Food by Type: Value 2007-2012

Table 23 Forecast Retail Sales of Dog Food by Type: % Value Growth 2007-2012

CAT FOOD IN HUNGARY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR INDICATORS

Table 24 Cat Owning Households: % Analysis 2002/2007

Table 25 Cat Population 2002-2007

Table 26 Cat Food Prepared vs Non-prepared Gap: % Analysis 2002-2007

SECTOR DATA

Table 27 Retail Sales of Cat Food by Type: Value 2002-2007

Table 28 Retail Sales of Cat Food by Type: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 29 Retail Sales of Premium Cat Food: Value 2002-2007

Table 30 Cat Food Company Shares 2002-2006

Table 31 Cat Food Brand Shares 2003-2006

Table 32 Cat Treats Brand Shares 2003-2006

Table 33 Forecast Retail Sales of Cat Food by Type: Value 2007-2012

Table 34 Forecast Retail Sales of Cat Food by Type: % Value Growth 2007-2012

OTHER PET FOOD IN HUNGARY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR INDICATORS

Table 35 Other Pet Population 2002-2007

SECTOR DATA

Table 36 Retail Sales of Other Pet Food by Type: Volume 2002-2007

Table 37 Retail Sales of Other Pet Food by Type: Value 2002-2007

Table 38 Retail Sales of Other Pet Food by Type: % Volume Growth 2002-2007

Table 39 Retail Sales of Other Pet Food by Type: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 40 Bird Food Brand Shares 2003-2006

Table 41 Fish Food Brand Shares 2003-2006

Table 42 Forecast Retail Sales of Other Pet Food by Type: Volume 2007-2012

Table 43 Forecast Retail Sales of Other Pet Food by Type: Value 2007-2012

Table 44 Forecast Retail Sales of Other Pet Food by Type: % Volume Growth 2007-2012

Table 45 Forecast Retail Sales of Other Pet Food by Type: % Value Growth 2007-2012

PET CARE PRODUCTS IN HUNGARY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 46 Retail Sales of Pet Care Products by Type: Value 2002-2007

Table 47 Retail Sales of Pet Care Products by Type: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 48 Forecast Retail Sales of Pet Care Products by Type: Value 2007-2012

Table 49 Forecast Retail Sales of Pet Care Products by Type: % Value Growth 2007-2012

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