Dog Food

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…

Dog food in Vietnam in 2024 is supported by the popularity of dogs as pets in the country. Indeed, dogs have been popular for a long time in Vietnam, both as pets and as working animals in families. Meanwhile, the continued rise in the adoption of…

Dog food is set to see significant current value growth in Ukraine in 2024. The full-scale war in the country has reinforced behavioural trends that were in evidence before the Russian invasion. Small dogs were already becoming more popular because…

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 set to maintain slow and stable retail volume growth and more dynamic current value growth in the US in 2024. Despite strong unit price growth across 2022 and 2023, which has continued, although at a slower rate, in 2024, volume…

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…

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…

In 2023, dog food experienced a notable decrease in growth in the Philippines compared with the previous year, with retail volume sales even turning to slight decline. This was primarily due to rising prices caused by inflation. Higher prices had a…

Dog food in the Netherlands continues to be boosted by the growth in the dog population, albeit rising at a slower rate than that seen in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020. This has helped to maintain positive retail volume…

Dog food in the Czech Republic is still affected by tough economic conditions, which started in 2022 with the war in Ukraine and were followed by the effects of high inflation and cost-of-living on businesses and consumers. The economic situation is…

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…

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 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 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…

Dog food in Spain is just about managing to achieve positive volume growth in 2024, with value more strongly supported by still-high prices. Whilst inflationary pressures are lessening, consumers’ spending power has still been negatively affected,…

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…

The recent economic climate in South Africa has been characterised by significant challenges, with rising unemployment, inflation, steep hikes in interest rates, and economic pressure on the average consumer. These challenges are putting immense…

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…

Developments in the population demographics in Singapore have supported growth in the dog population in Singapore. The proportion of the population aged above 65 increased over the past 10 years, from approximately 9% in 2014, to 18% 2024. The…

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…