Dog Food

Dog food in Poland saw evidence of polarisation in 2023, with a growing demand for both premium and economy options at the expense of mid-priced varieties. In the case of premium dog food, growth was driven by the pet humanisation trend, which…

Dog food growth in current value terms in 2022 while volume sales saw only modest growth, partly due to sales of economy and mid-priced dry dog food declining. A similar pattern is being seen in 2023, with inflation continuing to support stronger…

Significant price appreciations were observed at the end of the review period. The ongoing war in Ukraine caused a shortage of raw materials, resulting in significant delays in supply chains. This, in turn, led to an increase in prices as many…

Pet care has a strong presence of imported products, and dog food is no exception. Most of the important players in Chile (except for Nestlé Chile, which has its own factories in the country) are facing ongoing challenges triggered by the global…

The dog treats and mixers and wet dog food categories have been experiencing strong growth in the country. Pet owners are increasingly concerned about their pets’ nutritional needs as well as seeking out tasty products for their dogs, as they are…

Both retail volume and current value sales of dog food declined in 2022, following a slowing growth rate in recent years. The decreasing dog population over 2020-2022 reduced the consumer base for dog food, with the decrease in the large dog…

Brazil is one of the countries with the largest pet populations in the world, ranking third behind China and the US. Since the emergence of the pandemic in 2020, the pet population in Brazil, particularly the dog population, has consistently grown,…

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…

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in dog adoption/purchase, with the result that the number of households in Hungary owning a dog has significantly increased. According to national statistics, there has been a notable shift from 34% of households…

Dog food saw a lower rate of retail volume growth in 2022-23 due to a decline in dog adoptions as local consumers returned to pre-pandemic levels of activity outside of the home. In addition, the fragile economic climate means that fewer consumers…

Dog treats and mixers was the most dynamic category in dog food in retail volume terms in 2022 and this pattern looks set to continue through 2023. While these products have been impacted by the inflation demand has remained strong. Until a few years…

Amid growing pet ownership in response to the pandemic, dog owners increasingly want to apply their own dietary habits and values to their animals and are willing to pay more to do so. This has led to the launch of more plant-based dog food and dog…

While prices for dog food have gone up significantly as a result of inflation, premium food sales still saw growth in current retail volume terms as many Finnish consumers prioritise maintaining a consistent, healthy diet for their pets. This is…

High inflation was prevalent in the country in 2022 and dog food was no exception. Even though it has remained in single digits, at less than 9%, this was still the highest it had been in 26 years. Inflation was high due to an increase in dollar…

Dog food recorded positive growth in both volume and current value terms in 2023, following the sluggish performance of the previous year. While value growth was driven partially by price increases, premiumisation and specialisation trends also…