Ireland Pet Food Industry Outlook 2022 - 2026

Key Market Indicators

Irish pet food sales are projected to reach €185 million by 2026, down 0.1% from 2021. Since 2013, sales have decreased by 7% year on year, although in 2021 Ireland ranked 12th in the global market. Lithuania overtook Ireland, with sales of €185.8 million. France, the United Kingdom and Spain were the top three, respectively. Irish pet food exports are expected to reach 129 million kilograms by 2026, growing 1.5% year on year on average. Since 1997, exports have increased by 2.7% year on year. In 2021, Ireland ranked 16th, with China in first place with 117.4 million kilograms. France, the United States and the Netherlands were second, third and fourth, respectively. Irish pet food imports are estimated to reach 89 million kilograms by 2026, up 1% year on year CAGR. Since 1997, imports have risen 2.3% year on year. In 2021, Finland was in the lead with 83.7 million kilograms, with Ireland in 23rd place. The United Kingdom, France and Italy were the top three, respectively.

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