In 2023, Germany led the European prepared pet food market with 386 enterprises, followed by the United Kingdom and Poland. Italy and Slovakia showed remarkable growth rates of 10.14% and 19.66%, respectively. However, the Czech Republic experienced a decline of 3.49%. Market expansion was also strong in Eastern Europe, particularly in Romania and Bulgaria. Conversely, Ireland and Latvia saw slight declines. Over the past five years, growth has been steady across most of the region.
Future trends to watch include potential consolidation in the industry, driven by increasing efficiency demands and the influence of sustainability initiatives. Growth opportunities remain strong in Eastern Europe and smaller markets like Croatia.
Top countries in Prepared Pet Food Number of Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 386 | 2023 | +4.32% | +3.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 226 | 2023 | +1.8% | +1.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 224 | 2023 | +2.28% | +3.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 177 | 2023 | -2.75% | -3.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 141 | 2023 | +9.3% | +10.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 107 | 2023 | +3.88% | +4.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 100 | 2023 | +3.09% | +1.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 83 | 2023 | 0% | +1.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 77 | 2023 | +4.05% | +3.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 65 | 2023 | +6.56% | +19.66% | View data |
