In 2023, Germany led Europe's export of prepared pet foods, achieving a 9.17% year-on-year increase. France and Netherlands followed, with gains of 4.27% and 2.21%, respectively. Poland and Hungary demonstrated significant growth at over 5%. Countries like Spain, Italy, and Portugal exhibited strong growth as well, notably 6.52% and 7.86%. In contrast, the United Kingdom saw a minor 0.24% decline. Smaller markets like Estonia and Sweden posted notable increases, with Estonia growing by 19.43%.
Future trends to watch include increased consumption in Eastern Europe due to rising pet ownership trends and potential export expansions benefiting from trade agreements within the EU, thus providing a more competitive market environment.
Top countries in Export of Prepared Pet Foods by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,294,200,000 | 2023 | +6.83% | +9.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,070,800,000 | 2023 | +1.52% | +4.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 705,840,000 | 2023 | +2.26% | +2.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 696,750,000 | 2023 | +4.82% | +5.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 622,240,000 | 2023 | +2.86% | +3.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 430,310,000 | 2023 | +2.91% | +6.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 369,900,000 | 2023 | +2.4% | +7.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 328,400,000 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Austria | 265,160,000 | 2023 | +1.98% | +2.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 262,350,000 | 2023 | +1.71% | -0.24% | View data |
