Dog Food

Dog food registered double-digit growth in current value terms in 2023 but this was largely due to the impact of price rises with sales declining in retail volume terms in both dry and wet dog food. A similar pattern has continued into 2024 with…

Sales of dog food recorded modest growth in retail volume terms in 2023 but this this was still relatively impressive given the economic challenges facing many owners and the impact of significant price rises on the market. The price increases seen…

Following the lifting of the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2023 and the return to normalcy, offline activities resumed, which is set to lead to a gradual slowdown in the decrease of the total dog population in 2024. However, future projections indicate a…

Inflation's impact on the performance of premium dog food brands in Chile is multifaceted, affecting both operational costs and consumer purchasing behaviour. As inflation escalates, the cost of importing high-quality ingredients, which are often a…

Value sales of dog food in Belgium are expected to rise in 2024. Despite inflationary measures, increased prices, and a higher dog abandonment rate than in previous years, the dog population is still growing, albeit at more moderate levels than in…

Dog food in Canada, as in many developed markets, is informed by strong pet humanisation trends. With more and more owners treating their dogs as members of the family, rather than as domestic animals, the category is seeing a widening range of food…

Sales of dog food continue to see dynamic double-digit growth in value and volume terms in 2024, continuing the pattern seen throughout the review period. Sales have continued to be positively impacted by the rapid rise in dog ownership in Saudi…

After seeing minimal current value growth in 2023, dog food is set to record another year of low single-digit growth in South Korea in 2024. Due to the slowdown in growth in the dog population, and the economic downturn, there have been low growth…

Dog food is set to maintain slow and stable retail volume growth and more dynamic current value growth in the US in 2024. Despite strong unit price growth across 2022 and 2023, which has continued, although at a slower rate, in 2024, volume…

Demand for dog food in the United Arab Emirates continues to rise, supported by a growing dog population and ownership rate. As an increasing number of consumers in the United Arab Emirates are becoming accustomed to the idea of having dogs as pets…

According to national statistics, Taiwan’s population under the age of 15 is declining year by year, dropping from 3 million in 2017 to only 2.9 million in 2021. The number of dogs and cats, on the other hand, according to pet registration from the…

The COVID-19 pandemic saw a surge in dog ownership in Israel as more households adopted or bought a dog in order to enhance forced increased at-home time and provide some extra companionship, especially for children. At the same time, a considerable…

Dog food in Japan is set to continue to decline in retail volume terms in 2023, due to the continuous fall in the dog population. An ageing population and an increasing number of dual-income and single-person households, coupled with cramped housing…

Premium dog food has been growing in popularity among pet owners in Australia as knowledge of their pets’ needs becomes more widespread. Premium dog food typically has numerous benefits, including often being organic with no artificial additives,…

Although still a relative niche in the market, dog treats and mixers looks set to remain the most dynamic category in dog food in 2023 in current value terms. While there has been a steady shift from non-prepared to prepared dog food there has also…

Inflationary pressures fuelled by the global recovery from COVID-19 and the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have continued to drive up unit prices in dog food in Bulgaria in 2023. While prices have increased at a much slower pace than in…

The war in neighbouring Ukraine continues to have a negative impact on Slovakia’s macroeconomic landscape, putting upward pressure on the cost of inputs and inflation. Lower purchasing power has temporarily discouraged consumers from getting pets,…

The prolonged period of lockdown measures and home seclusion that followed the outbreak of COVID-19 fuelled a boom in dog ownership in Turkey over 2020-2022. The expansion of the pet dog population has since slowed, as the return to pre-pandemic…

Dog food posted positive retail volume and value growth in current terms in 2022-23. Wet dog food performed better in current value terms than dry dog food as Swiss consumers increasingly adopt smaller dogs, which eat less than large dogs and are…

Dog food companies invest in innovative solutions to address many consumer concerns regarding the health and wellbeing of pets. This resulted in the launch of natural, personalised, and high-quality dog food, such as Aruba Pet Nutrition Raw, launched…