Germany leads the European countries in prepared pet food hours worked with 20.348 million hours, followed by Hungary and the United Kingdom. Germany experienced a moderate year-on-year increase of 3.38%. Belgium and Latvia showed the highest growth rates at 14.32% and 18.07%, respectively. On the other hand, Ireland, Lithuania, and Portugal witnessed declines, with Portugal's working hours decreasing by 8.11%. Sweden and Finland remained relatively stable, with only slight changes.
Forecasted trends indicate a potential continuation of growth in countries like Germany, Hungary, and the United Kingdom, whereas countries experiencing declines, such as Ireland and Portugal, may face challenges stabilizing their figures. Monitoring emerging markets such as Slovakia and Croatia, which are showing substantial growth, will be crucial for strategic planning in the industry.
Top countries in Prepared Pet Food Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20,348,000 | 2023 | +5.33% | +3.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 8,293,400 | 2023 | +4.34% | +5.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 7,080,300 | 2023 | +0.38% | +4.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 6,595,000 | 2023 | +2.65% | +4.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 4,385,200 | 2023 | +4.93% | +5.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3,466,900 | 2023 | +2.17% | +2.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 3,332,500 | 2023 | +4.25% | +4.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 3,010,200 | 2023 | +1.17% | +3.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2,344,300 | 2023 | +8.5% | +4.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 1,599,100 | 2023 | +19.5% | +14.32% | View data |
