Dog Food

The recent economic climate in South Africa has been characterised by significant challenges, with rising unemployment, inflation, steep hikes in interest rates, and economic pressure on the average consumer. These challenges are putting immense…

Dog food in Vietnam in 2024 is supported by the popularity of dogs as pets in the country. Indeed, dogs have been popular for a long time in Vietnam, both as pets and as working animals in families. Meanwhile, the continued rise in the adoption of…

Dog food is set to see significant current value growth in Ukraine in 2024. The full-scale war in the country has reinforced behavioural trends that were in evidence before the Russian invasion. Small dogs were already becoming more popular because…

Dog food in Turkey is feeling the impact of the slowed expansion of the pet dog population in 2024, as the full return to pre-pandemic routines and rising living costs have recently undermined the inclination to acquire new pets for many people.…

Dog food is facing marginal retail volume growth in 2024, with consumer purchasing power still under pressure in Slovakia and unit price growth occurring in most categories. The steepest price increases were observed in dog treats forcing owners to…

Dog food in Romania is expected to see a return to positive volume growth in 2024, following the decline of the previous year. This will be due in a large part to waning inflationary pressures, which will make commercially-prepared products more…

Dog food in Poland is expected to register double-digit constant value growth in what is an improving economic picture in 2024, with inflation easing significantly, and real wages also increasing. This is expected to lead to further premiumisation,…

Dog food in Peru is projected to record a modestly improved result in total current value growth terms in 2024, while total volume sales are set to tip back into positive territory following a marginal decline in 2023. This is largely explained by…

Developments in the population demographics in Singapore have supported growth in the dog population in Singapore. The proportion of the population aged above 65 increased over the past 10 years, from approximately 9% in 2014, to 18% 2024. The…

Marginally positive value growth was recorded in current terms in dry dog food in 2024, despite volume sales falling over the course of the year. Throughout the year, value growth in the category was supported by the increasing consumer interest in…

Dog food is expected to post positive growth in both volume and value terms in Switzerland 2024. Both wet dog food and dry dog food are set to expand strongly. Pet owners are increasingly adopting smaller dogs and, consequently, tending to buy more…

In 2024, dog food in Sweden is recording positive growth, with the humanisation trend driving sales of dog treats and mixers. As pet owners increasingly view their furry companions as integral parts of their families, they seek out treats and mixers…

In 2023, dog food in Portugal registered little movement in retail volume terms, along with dynamic current value growth due to price rises. Economy dog food performed slightly better than mid-priced, with private label and the premium segment also…

In 2024, dog food in Morocco is recording positive retail value growth. However, the difficult economic situation discourages households from adopting pets, especially in urban areas. Dog ownership is mainly concentrated in rural areas where…

Sales growth in dog food in Indonesia will slow down in 2024, following the previous upticks seen during the era of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns when consumers were more inspired towards pet ownership and spending time with their animals. However,…

In 2023, dog food experienced a notable decrease in growth in the Philippines compared with the previous year, with retail volume sales even turning to slight decline. This was primarily due to rising prices caused by inflation. Higher prices had a…

Dog food in the Netherlands continues to be boosted by the growth in the dog population, albeit rising at a slower rate than that seen in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020. This has helped to maintain positive retail volume…

Despite slower value growth compared to the previous year, demand for dog food in Thailand in the first quarter of 2024 remains robust, driven by shifting demographics and evolving attitudes towards pet ownership. The increasing prevalence of dogs as…

Dog food in Spain is just about managing to achieve positive volume growth in 2024, with value more strongly supported by still-high prices. Whilst inflationary pressures are lessening, consumers’ spending power has still been negatively affected,…

Sales of dog food declined in volume terms over 2023. Price increases affected consumer shopping habits with fewer people buying dog food in higher volumes as they looked to manage their budgets. Promotional activities subsided quite substantially…