Dog Food

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…

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…

The dog population has stabilised in France and there was no significant boom in dog ownership due to the COVID-19 crisis. However, small and medium dogs are seeing slight growth in their numbers, largely due to increases in ownership in urban areas,…

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,…

In India, the percentage of households owning a dog is 8%, which is much lower compared with other countries, such as China and US, in which 17% and 44% of households own a dog. Even amongst households which have a dog as a pet, the percentage that…

Although the pandemic led to an increase in the number of pets in Mexico, post-pandemic trends are seeing a shift in the size of dogs in particular. In 2023, demand for large dogs (over 23kg) is declining, while small dogs (up to 9kg) are increasing…