Cat Food

There is an increase in the number of cats as pets in Portugal due to their small size, which makes them ideal for apartment living, and their independent nature, which many pet owners value. For those who suffer from allergies but still want a cat,…

Cat food manufacturers saw raw material and production costs surge in 2022 due to inflationary pressures fuelled by the global recovery from the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Several players initially opted to delay passing cost…

Although cat food saw growth in both volume and current value terms in 2022 and 2023, inflation is applying significant downward pressure on consumer purchasing power, impacting premium brands. In response, local manufacturers have engaged with local…

Premium private label is now expanding faster in cat food in Finland. Following the success of SMAAK dog food, the brand introduced a cat food range that is locally sourced and produced.

The slight volume growth of cat food in 2023 was the result of the declining rate of adoption of new cats and the increasing rate of abandonment. Value sales, meanwhile, recorded double-digit growth in the year due to the strong growth of the average…

As pet owners spend more time with their pets, they are increasingly investing in higher quality products for their feline companions. No longer content with providing generic cat food, locals now consult with veterinarians and pet shop owners to…

Premium cat food is set to observe sustained growth in 2023, driven by the pet humanisation trend, as well as the increased popularity of pet ownership amongst the younger generations since the onset of the pandemic. Mid-priced offerings still…

An increasing number of Spanish families are choosing to get a cat as a pet for their home, with this helping to fuel demand for cat food. Cat ownership among elderly people is also increasing as they are easier to look after at home than a dog. The…

Dogs and cats are generally considered to have very different characteristics. On the one hand, dogs have a greater capacity to adapt when their owners change their food (a situation which has become more frequent due to inflationary pressures). This…

Cat food in Japan is expected to continue to see a positive performance in retail current value terms in 2023, mainly due to unit price increases, led by inflation and ongoing premiumisation. In 2022, most manufacturers increased their prices by…

While there was a slowdown in the number of pet adoptions and purchases in 2023, the cat population continued to grow steadily. Cats are a more frequent choice of companion in urban areas thanks to their quiet and independent nature and the fact that…

Despite a difficult economic context and the declining disposable incomes, cat ownership in Morocco has not been much affected by the pet abandonment seen in dogs. Unlike dogs, cats are considered clean animals in the Arab world generally and are…

Cat adoption/purchasing rates increased in Hungary throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a higher demand for cat food with overall volume sales still rising in 2023. According to major local retailers, cat owners strive to remain brand loyal…

With the recent spike in inflation caused by the recovery from the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine gradually easing, growth in cat food current value sales in 2023 is projected to be slower than that recorded in 2022. Conversely, the…

Cat food registered growth in retail volume terms in 2022, but the sales boom seen during the COVID-19 pandemic ended because of the decline in purchasing power in Argentina. Indeed, growth in retail volume terms was less than that seen in 2021.…

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, including cats, has consistently grown, where there are…

Cat treats and mixers remains the strongest performer within cat food in Australia, continuing to sustain dynamic growth rates in both volume and value terms. As cat owners continue to prioritise their pets and seek to indulge them, the demand for…

Since the pandemic, many people have become more health-conscious and are now seeking healthier diets for themselves and their pets. They are interested in products that have health benefits. However, the ongoing war in Ukraine disrupted the supply…

Despite being a small category and one where the competition is not highly fragmented, cat treats and mixers is seeing ongoing rapid growth in Colombia. Brands such as Ciao, from Inaba Pet Food Co Ltd, are responsible for this performance, because…

Cats remain the most popular pet in Belgium with 28% of households owning a cat in 2022, according to Euromonitor statistics. Cat food overall has benefited from a successful 2022 and is forecast to record further growth in 2023. As seen in the…