Key Market Indicators
The demand for pet food imports in South Africa is expected to reach nearly 30 million kilograms by 2026, growing at a rate of 0.9% year on year. This marks a slight decrease since 2005, when South African demand was down 1% year on year. Peru overtook South Africa in 2021, with a total of 28 million kilograms. The United Kingdom, France, and Italy were ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively. Meanwhile, South African pet food exports saw a 5.7% increase in 2018, rising from 35 to 37 million kilograms. Since 2005, the country has seen a 5.9% year on year growth in supply. India overtook South Africa in 2018, with 37 million kilograms. France, the United States, and the Netherlands followed in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place.
