Hungary

Growth in pet products in Hungary is driven primarily by the significant increase in pet ownership. The COVID-19 restrictions during the pandemic led to more people adopting or purchasing pets, resulting in a remarkable rise in the number of…

Hungary is seeing a significant increase in pet food production capacity, further solidifying its position as a major player in the global pet food industry. This growth was driven in part by Nestlé Purina's expansion of its production facility in…

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 COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in dog adoption/purchase, with the result that the number of households in Hungary owning a dog has significantly increased. According to national statistics, there has been a notable shift from 34% of households…

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…