Dog Food

Despite low volume growth of dog food in Australia, mainly driven by falling demand for wet dog food, premium dry dog food remains a strong performer in 2024. Notwithstanding financial pressures, consumers continue to prioritise the wellbeing of…

Marginally positive value growth was recorded in current terms in dry dog food in 2024, despite volume sales falling over the course of the year. Throughout the year, value growth in the category was supported by the increasing consumer interest in…

Dog food is expected to see current value growth in Israel in 2024. The prices of dog food rose significantly in the latter part of the review period. Osem increased the prices of Purina by an average of 4.7% in May 2023, following agents telling…

Dog food in Japan incorporating functionality claims is performing well in 2024. For example, high protein remains an important health claim within dog food for local consumers. It is a characteristic of the Japanese market that there is a wide array…

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…

Dog food in Turkey is feeling the impact of the slowed expansion of the pet dog population in 2024, as the full return to pre-pandemic routines and rising living costs have recently undermined the inclination to acquire new pets for many people.…

Dog food is facing marginal retail volume growth in 2024, with consumer purchasing power still under pressure in Slovakia and unit price growth occurring in most categories. The steepest price increases were observed in dog treats forcing owners to…

Dog food in Peru is projected to record a modestly improved result in total current value growth terms in 2024, while total volume sales are set to tip back into positive territory following a marginal decline in 2023. This is largely explained by…

Dog food is expected to post positive growth in both volume and value terms in Switzerland 2024. Both wet dog food and dry dog food are set to expand strongly. Pet owners are increasingly adopting smaller dogs and, consequently, tending to buy more…

In 2023, dog food in Portugal registered little movement in retail volume terms, along with dynamic current value growth due to price rises. Economy dog food performed slightly better than mid-priced, with private label and the premium segment also…

Dog food in Ireland is expected to continue to face challenges over 2024, marked by slow retail volume growth. This is attributed to dog population constraints in conjunction with inflationary pressures. The Dublin Society for the Prevention of…

In dog food in Hungary, the economy and premium segments stand out as growth drivers, suggesting a level of polarisation in the demand of dog owners. Dry dog food is set to overtake wet dog food to become the biggest contributor to retail volume…

The pet dog population remained stable in 2023 but households came under growing pressure due to high inflation and a rise in the cost of living. This was reflected in double-digit growth in current value terms in dog food but only modest growth in…

In 2024, dog food in Malaysia is set to maintain the same trend seen in 2022 and 2023, with slow retail volume growth, and stronger current value growth. One of the factors driving growth in the last few years has been consistent low growth in the…

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…

Dog food in Germany is experiencing pronounced polarisation of price segments, with mid-priced dry dog food recording a decline in 2024, while both premium and economy segments are enjoying notable growth. This trend is being driven by evolving…

Dog food in Romania is expected to see a return to positive volume growth in 2024, following the decline of the previous year. This will be due in a large part to waning inflationary pressures, which will make commercially-prepared products more…

In 2024, dog food in Sweden is recording positive growth, with the humanisation trend driving sales of dog treats and mixers. As pet owners increasingly view their furry companions as integral parts of their families, they seek out treats and mixers…

Despite slower value growth compared to the previous year, demand for dog food in Thailand in the first quarter of 2024 remains robust, driven by shifting demographics and evolving attitudes towards pet ownership. The increasing prevalence of dogs as…

Sales of dog food declined in volume terms over 2023. Price increases affected consumer shopping habits with fewer people buying dog food in higher volumes as they looked to manage their budgets. Promotional activities subsided quite substantially…