The European import of dog or cat food experienced varied growth across countries in 2023. Germany remains the largest importer with moderate growth of 4.5%. Spain witnessed the highest increase of 32.14%, positioning it as a significant market. The United Kingdom and France showed mild increments of 1.22% and 6.13% respectively. Other notable growths are in Belgium (6.04%), Romania (6.86%), and Bulgaria (6.26%). Finland was the only country to see a decline at -0.75%. Overall, the market demonstrated a positive trend with strong growth in key countries.
Future trends to watch include the impact of changing pet ownership demographics across Europe, the demand for premium and specialized pet food products, and potential trade policy changes affecting import dynamics. Sustainability and health-conscious choices are likely to drive innovations and consumer preferences in this market.
Top countries in Import of Dog or Cat Food 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 |
