Cat Food

In 2024, the rising demand for cat food in Chile can be attributed to several key factors that reflect shifting demographics, evolving lifestyles, and changing attitudes towards pet ownership. Firstly, there is a demographic trend towards smaller…

While the dog population has been declining, the cat population has been expanding, and this is expected to continue in 2024. In a notable shift, the cat population surpassed that of dogs for the first time in 2021, and the gap has continued to widen…

Sales of cat food recorded moderate volume growth across all categories in 2023. This was accompanied by strong growth in current value terms which was largely the result of elevated inflation and price increases introduced by retailers and companies…

There are far more cats than dogs in France and while the cat population decreased in 2023 it is expected to stabilise in 2024 and could even increase slightly. Local associations reported a drop in pet adoptions in 2023 whilst abandonments remained…

Sales of cat food are expected to register a moderate rise in value terms in 2024. The cat population in Belgium continues to rise albeit at a slower rate than the rate seen in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns. However,…

As in dog food, the trend towards premium and natural offerings continued in cat food in Canada at the end of the review period. Owners increasingly look for high-quality, whole-food ingredients and specialised diets for their cats. Importantly, they…

In 2024, maintaining the trend seen over the previous two years, cat food is set to see solid retail volume growth and more dynamic current value growth in the US. Over the past year, the cat food category has received growing attention from…

Cat food is expected to maintain strong growth in South Korea in 2024, with a high single-digit current value increase, continuing the trend observed in 2023. However, the increases in these two years were lower than the steady double-digit growth…

Cat food dominates pet care sales in Saudi Arabia with the category continuing to see dynamic double-digit growth in value and volume terms in 2023. This is largely due to the growing population pet cats and increasing awareness of the benefits of…

Premium cat food is set to observe sustained growth in 2023, driven by the pet humanisation trend, as well as the increased popularity of pet ownership amongst the younger generations since the onset of the pandemic. Mid-priced offerings still…

An increasing number of Spanish families are choosing to get a cat as a pet for their home, with this helping to fuel demand for cat food. Cat ownership among elderly people is also increasing as they are easier to look after at home than a dog. The…

Cat food in Japan is expected to continue to see a positive performance in retail current value terms in 2023, mainly due to unit price increases, led by inflation and ongoing premiumisation. In 2022, most manufacturers increased their prices by…

As inflation throughout Europe has risen as a consequence of the war in Ukraine since 2022, the general price level of goods and services has also increased, including pet products such as cat food. Shrinking purchasing power among local consumers…

There is an increase in the number of cats as pets in Portugal due to their small size, which makes them ideal for apartment living, and their independent nature, which many pet owners value. For those who suffer from allergies but still want a cat,…

Cat food manufacturers saw raw material and production costs surge in 2022 due to inflationary pressures fuelled by the global recovery from the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Several players initially opted to delay passing cost…

Although cat food saw growth in both volume and current value terms in 2022 and 2023, inflation is applying significant downward pressure on consumer purchasing power, impacting premium brands. In response, local manufacturers have engaged with local…

Premium private label is now expanding faster in cat food in Finland. Following the success of SMAAK dog food, the brand introduced a cat food range that is locally sourced and produced.

The slight volume growth of cat food in 2023 was the result of the declining rate of adoption of new cats and the increasing rate of abandonment. Value sales, meanwhile, recorded double-digit growth in the year due to the strong growth of the average…

As pet owners spend more time with their pets, they are increasingly investing in higher quality products for their feline companions. No longer content with providing generic cat food, locals now consult with veterinarians and pet shop owners to…

Demand for cat food in Hong Kong continues to rise, fuelled by the expanding cat population, while the premium segment emerges as the stronger performer in terms of value growth. Consumers actively choose snacks that have both taste and functionality…