Market research on the pet care industry. Standardised and cross-...
Market research on the pet care industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and brand share data, distribution and industry trends.
Despite difficult financial conditions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, humanisation and premiumisation are widespread across the region. Historically, dog ownership was very low for several reasons; however, consumers are increasingly receptive…
Sales of dog food continued to increase in Asia Pacific in both 2020 and 2021, although growth rates did slow slightly during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Dry dog food continues to dominate sales, in a region in which a number of countries…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resulted in improved performances for dog food in many of the region’s countries, with consumers spending a lot more time at home with their pets than usual. The forecast period is expected to see generally higher annual growth…
After a growth spike in 2020, due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), dog food will continue to record positive real value growth in 2021 as well as throughout the forecast period. Consumers in home seclusion were adopting new pets for companionship, while…
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,…
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,…
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…
Dog parents in New Zealand are favouring dry food over wet food for their dogs. Dry food has numerous benefits for dogs such as being good for teeth and helping with digestion by encouraging the dog to chew more. Dry dog food makes up over half of…
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…
Value sales of dog food in Belgium are expected to rise in 2024. Despite inflationary measures, increased prices, and a higher dog abandonment rate than in previous years, the dog population is still growing, albeit at more moderate levels than in…
Dog food in Canada, as in many developed markets, is informed by strong pet humanisation trends. With more and more owners treating their dogs as members of the family, rather than as domestic animals, the category is seeing a widening range of food…
Inflation's impact on the performance of premium dog food brands in Chile is multifaceted, affecting both operational costs and consumer purchasing behaviour. As inflation escalates, the cost of importing high-quality ingredients, which are often a…
Following the lifting of the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2023 and the return to normalcy, offline activities resumed, which is set to lead to a gradual slowdown in the decrease of the total dog population in 2024. However, future projections indicate a…
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…
Value sales growth of dog food in Hong Kong is being driven by premiumisation and the increasing emphasis on the wellbeing and experiences of these pets, with a greater desire among consumers to enjoy the same activities or events with their dogs due…
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…
Sales of dog food continue to see dynamic double-digit growth in value and volume terms in 2024, continuing the pattern seen throughout the review period. Sales have continued to be positively impacted by the rapid rise in dog ownership in Saudi…
After seeing minimal current value growth in 2023, dog food is set to record another year of low single-digit growth in South Korea in 2024. Due to the slowdown in growth in the dog population, and the economic downturn, there have been low growth…
Demand for dog food in the United Arab Emirates continues to rise, supported by a growing dog population and ownership rate. As an increasing number of consumers in the United Arab Emirates are becoming accustomed to the idea of having dogs as pets…
Despite a slowdown in the unit price growth of dog food in the UK, influenced by a reduction in energy and electricity costs, manufacturers and suppliers are still passing on some costs to end consumers. Challenges resulting from key commodities such…