The European dog and cat food market shows notable variation by country in terms of volume. The United Kingdom leads in 2023, closely followed by France and Germany. Noteworthy growth rates were observed in Poland and Portugal, with Croatia experiencing the highest year-over-year increase. In contrast, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, and Slovakia showed declines. Over the last five years, several markets recorded diverse growth trajectories, influencing the overall market dynamics.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing demand for premium and customized pet food options.
- Growth in e-commerce and online pet food shopping.
- Rising focus on sustainable and ethically sourced ingredients.
- Opportunities in untapped eastern European markets with potential for higher growth.
Top countries in Dog and Cat Foods Market Size Volume by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 1,493,700,000 | 2023 | -0.096% | +0.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,484,400,000 | 2023 | -0.17% | +3.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 1,317,800,000 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 1,003,000,000 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,002,100,000 | 2023 | +1.78% | +2.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 631,370,000 | 2023 | +4.9% | +4.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 388,570,000 | 2023 | +3.39% | +4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 314,910,000 | 2023 | +2.4% | +3.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 305,630,000 | 2023 | +3.97% | +3.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 289,150,000 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.15% | View data |
