Other Pet Food

Both the bird and reptile populations in Malaysia have declined, as other pets continue to suffer from local (especially younger) consumers’ preference for cats and dogs, which are considered more interactive. Moreover, small mammals and reptiles are…

Other pets such as birds, fish and reptiles increasingly compete with electronic entertainment in local households, which is extremely popular in the era of technology and video games, with younger generations having more frequent access. Therefore,…

Demand for bird food in Mexico continues to gradually decline, which is related to changes to the profile of pet owners in the country. Local consumers are increasingly considering the wellbeing of their pets, and many owners no longer agree with…

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a surge in pet adoptions, particularly for dogs and cats, as they provide companionship and pet-human engagement. Conversely, the adoption of other types of pets did not see the same uptick; birds and fish…

After the adoption of more other pets during COVID-19, there has been an increase in the abandonment of such animals since the pandemic, slowing down the growth of the other pet population. There have been fewer adoptions of small animals, and an…

Although fish food is not the most important in terms of volume, due to the small amount they eat compared to other animals, it leads the category in terms of value. The scarcity of home-made alternatives to feed them contributes to the fact that…

With a return to busier, post-pandemic lifestyles, consumers showed a continued interest in perceived lower maintenance pet options, especially small mammals, reptiles and fish. As a result, retail sales of other pet food increased in both volume and…

2023 is seeing a decline in volume sales of overall other pet food, driven primarily by small mammal/reptile food though bird food is also falling slightly. Small mammal/reptile food saw a spike in growth during the COVID-19 pandemic - with schools…

In 2022, several large retail channels, such as Spar, optimised their portfolios by reducing their offerings of other pet foods. This change has driven the growth of specialised pet stores and e-commerce platforms, including fressnapf.hu, tesco.hu,…

The ownership of birds, fish, and other small mammals/reptiles is not popular in the Egyptian culture and is not expected to change significantly in the forecast period. Birds and fish are considered a short-lived experience for pet owners, and while…

The growth in the aquarium hobby is driving an increase in the demand for fish food. More people are keeping fish as pets, and the aquarium hobby has become more popular in recent years, with many consumers investing in larger and more elaborate…

According to pet shop owners, the majority of their sales are for cats and dogs, whereas there is a more modest demand for other pet food and products related to less common pets such as fish, birds, and small animals such as rabbits. This trend is…

Fish food in Germany is being impacted by changes in the popularity of owning aquariums as a hobby following the pandemic. As prolonged home seclusion led to shifts in consumers’ lifestyles, priorities and leisure activities, the demand for…

Other pet food showed only modest growth in 2022 with the bird, fish and reptile populations all declining in Colombia. The awareness of pets as sentient beings makes people less willing to keep small mammals and birds. Dogs and cats are…

Rising average unit prices is driving current value growth in 2023 as inflation remains well above normal levels in Slovakia. The high costs of owning a pet coupled with weak purchasing power is reducing demand for new pets. In turn, this is placing…

The popularity of keeping small mammals continues to grow. Irish like small mammals especially, as they require little attention, are fun to play with, while also being more human-like than birds, fish or reptiles, due to being mammals. Fish are…

While other pet food is only expected to see total volume sales increase marginally in 2023, growth should be up from 2022. The anticipated improvement is mainly due to rising demand for small mammal food as pets like hamsters and rabbits continue to…

Home seclusion during the pandemic resulted in increasing adoption rates of other pets in Brazil, such as fish, birds and small mammals, with these populations continuing to rise in 2022/2023, helping to maintain positive volume sales for other pet…

Owning a pet is a financial luxury that many consumers cannot afford in Australia due to the rising cost of living, but small pets such as birds and fish can be a more affordable option for those who still desire a pet for companionship. Animal…

The bird, fish, mammal and reptile population continues to grow slowly in Belgium. The effects of inflation have touched upon every category, leading to new policies as the abandonment toll has greatly increased versus previous years. Despite being…