In 2023, the export of dog or cat food from India stood at 11.1 million kilograms. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 show a steady increase in export volume. The year-on-year percentage variations indicate consistent growth: 2024 saw a 2.9% increase from 2023, 2025 is projected to grow by 2.7%, 2026 by 2.5%, 2027 by 2.4%, and 2028 by 2.3%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 2.6%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increasing demand for premium pet food due to rising pet ownership and humanization of pets
Expansion into new export markets driven by improved trade agreements
Potential impacts of global economic conditions on pet food spending
Technological advancements in pet food production enhancing quality and variety