The European prepared pet foods market in 2024 reveals that the United Kingdom, Germany, and France lead in market size volume. Year-on-year growth reflects notable increases, especially in Poland and Portugal, exhibiting the highest variations. Croatian market shows significant potential with a 6.06% change, while Czech Republic and Lithuania experienced declines. Current market leaders have mostly stable growth rates. Over a five-year period, compounded annual growth rates imply consistent market expansion, although slight deceleration in countries like Greece and Denmark.
Future trends to watch include the increasing adoption of premium and specialized pet foods, driven by consumer preference for higher quality nutrition options for pets. Additionally, growing urbanization and the trend of pet humanization are expected to sustain growth in the European market, with Eastern European countries anticipated to develop more robustly.
Top countries in Prepared Pet Foods Market Size Volume Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 17.73 | 2023 | -0.19% | +0.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15.54 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 13.77 | 2023 | +0.53% | +1.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 10.81 | 2023 | +2.26% | +0.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 10.1 | 2023 | +1.78% | +2.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.74 | 2023 | +3.93% | +3.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 3.97 | 2023 | +3.45% | +4.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 3.68 | 2023 | +2.57% | +3.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.47 | 2023 | +2.72% | +3.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 3.03 | 2023 | +3.97% | +3.58% | View data |
