The forecast for the import of dog or cat food to Australia indicates a steady increase in volume from 2024 to 2028, starting at 148.74 million kilograms in 2024 and rising to 163.37 million kilograms by 2028. The volume stood at 145.0 million kilograms in 2023. Year-on-year variation has shown consistent growth, with an increase of approximately 2.5% from 2024 to 2025, 2.4% from 2025 to 2026, 2.3% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.2% from 2027 to 2028. Over the forecast period, this results in a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 2.35%.
Future trends to watch for include changes in pet ownership patterns, shifts in consumer preferences towards premium pet food products, and possible impacts of trade policies and global supply chain issues. Monitoring these factors will be crucial in understanding and forecasting the dynamics of the pet food import market in Australia.
