In 2023, the European import of prepared pet foods displayed notable increases across various nations. Germany led the imports at 852.26 million kilograms, showing a 4.5% year-on-year increase. Spain followed with a substantial 32.14% surge, amounting to 724.38 million kilograms. The United Kingdom and France also showed moderate growths at 1.22% and 6.13%, reaching 529.03 and 520.75 million kilograms, respectively. Belgium, Poland, and Italy reported incremental rises of 6.04%, 5.62%, and 1.4% respectively. The Netherlands observed a moderate increase of 3.02% to 316.38 million kilograms. Several smaller countries like Romania, Austria, and Portugal showed increases of 6.86%, 4.21%, and 3.83%, respectively, maintaining a positive trend.
Countries like Finland exhibited a slight decline of 0.75%, while Denmark showed a minimal increase of 2.03%. Even smaller markets such as Slovakia, with a 5.04% increment, and Cyprus, with a 3.14% increase, indicate a growing demand for prepared pet foods.
Future trends to watch include the continuing growth in large markets such as Germany and Spain, with potential emerging markets in Eastern Europe showing rapid uptakes. The growing pet ownership trend and heightened spending on pet care are expected to further bolster imports. Monitoring economic conditions and consumer preferences will be crucial to predicting shifts and opportunities in the coming years.
Top countries in Import of Prepared Pet Foods by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 852,260,000 | 2023 | +2.55% | +4.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 724,380,000 | 2023 | +19.64% | +32.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 529,030,000 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 520,750,000 | 2023 | +3.05% | +6.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 422,350,000 | 2023 | +2.71% | +6.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 381,580,000 | 2023 | +4.3% | +5.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 366,420,000 | 2023 | +3.74% | +1.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 316,380,000 | 2023 | +3.27% | +3.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 281,080,000 | 2023 | +2.53% | +4.21% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 249,600,000 | 2023 | +4.57% | +6.86% | View data |
