The Dog Food Market Report is Segmented by Pet Food Product (Food, Pet Nutraceuticals/Supplements, Pet Treats, Pet Veterinary Diets, and More), by Distribution Channel (Convenience Stores, Online Channel, Specialty Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, and More), and by Geography (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and South America). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).

The United States Pet Food Market Report is Segmented by Pet Food Product (Food, Pet Nutraceuticals/Supplements, Pet Treats, and More), by Pets (Cats, Dogs, and More), and by Distribution Channel (Convenience Stores, Online Channel, Specialty Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).

The global dog food market is projected to grow from approximately USD 51.27 billion in 2025 to around USD 91.82 billion by 2035, reflecting a steady CAGR of 6% over the forecast period.

Attributes	Description
Estimated Global Industry Size (2025E)	USD 51.27 billion
Projected Global Industry Value (2035F)	USD 91.82 billion
Value-based CAGR (2025 to 2035)	6%

Semi Annual Industry Update

Particular	Value CAGR
H1 2024	5.2% (2024 to 2034)
H2 2024	5.6% (2024 to 2034)
H1 2025	5.7% (2025 to 2035)
H2 2025	6.3% (2025 to 2035)

Country wise Insights

Countries	CAGR 2025 to 2035
USA	4.2%
Germany	3.8%
UK	2.7%

The pet food market in the United States was worth approximately **** billion U.S. dollars in 2016. This figure was estimated to increase by over **** billion to around ***** billion U.S. dollars by 2022. Sales of pet food worldwide reached ***** billion U.S. dollars in 2016, showing that the U.S. accounted for around a ***** of global sales in that year. Country comparisons The U.S. towers above other countries in the pet food market. The UK comes a distant second when it comes to a worldwide country comparison of industry revenue. This comes as no surprise when you consider that most of the leading pet food companies worldwide are based in the United States. When it comes to future market development, however, Asia Pacific is the region expected to grow the most by 2022, with a forecast growth rate of *** percent. In comparison, the North American market is expected to grow by just *** percent in the same time period.

The North America Pet Food Market Report is Segmented by Pet Food Product (Food, Pet Nutraceuticals/Supplements, and More), Pets (Cats, Dogs, and Other Pets), Distribution Channel (Convenience Stores, Online Channel, and More), and Geography (Canada, Mexico, United States, and Rest of North America). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).

During 2024, high-protein content was the most important nutritional feature for U.S. pet owners when choosing pet food, cited by 42 percent of respondents. While joint care and probiotics for gut health follow closely in importance. Minimally processed foods and supplements were considered important to fewer surveyed pet owners.

The global dog food market size was valued at USD 72.58 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 105.18 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.79% from 2025-2033. North America currently dominates the dog food market share by holding over 35.1% in 2024. The market in the region is driven by high pet ownership rates, increasing humanization of pets, rising demand for premium and natural ingredients, and expanding e-commerce presence.

Report Attribute	Key Statistics
Base Year	2024
Forecast Years	2025-2033
Historical Years	2019-2024
Market Size in 2024	USD 72.58 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033	USD 105.18 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033	3.79%

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global dog food market, along with forecast at the global, regional, and country levels from 2025-2033. The market has been categorized based on product type, pricing type, ingredient type, and distribution channel.

The online revenue share in online sales concerning the 'Pet Food' segment of the pet food market in the United States was modeled to stand at ***** percent in 2024. Between 2018 and 2024, the online revenue share rose by **** percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The online revenue share is forecast to decline by **** percentage points from 2024 to 2029, fluctuating as it trends downward.Further information about the methodology, more market segments, and metrics can be found on the dedicated Market Insights page on Pet Food.

The natural pet food market comprises pet nutrition products made with minimally processed, high-quality, and preservative-free ingredients, often free from artificial flavors, colors, and synthetic additives. It caters to health-conscious pet owners who prioritize holistic, organic, grain-free, and raw food options for dogs, cats, and exotic pets.

Key Market Metrics

Metric	Value
Market Size in 2025	USD 15,276.8 Million
Projected Market Size in 2035	USD 23,052.0 Million
CAGR (2025 to 2035)	4.2%

Country-wise Outlook

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
USA	4.5%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
UK	4.0%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
EU	3.9%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
Japan	4.2%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
South Korea	4.3%

Segmentation Outlook

Segmentation Type	Market Share (2025)
Dogs	53.1%

Segmentation Type	Market Share (2025)
Dry Pet Food	46.9%

Competitive Outlook

Company/Organization Name	Estimated Market Share (%)
Mars Petcare Inc.	18-22%
Nestlé Purina PetCare	14-18%
The J.M. Smucker Company	12-16%
Champion Petfoods LP	10-14%
Wellness Pet Company	8-12%
Others	26-32%

The wet pet food market is projected to be valued at USD 25.1 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow to USD 42.1 billion by 2035, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% over the forecast period.

Metric	Value
Industry Size (2025E)	USD 25.1 billion
Industry Value (2035F)	USD 42.1 billion
CAGR (2025 to 2035)	5.3%

Country-wise Outlook

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
United States	5.5%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
United Kingdom	5.1%

Region	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
European Union	5.2%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
Japan	4.9%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
South Korea	5.6%

The global grain-free pet food sector is estimated to be worth USD 49.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach a value of USD 80.5 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 6.4% over the assessment period of 2024 to 2034

Attributes	Description
Estimated Global Grain-free Pet Food Size (2024E)	USD 49.1 billion
Projected Global Grain-free Pet Food Value (2034F)	USD 80.5 billion
Value-based CAGR (2024 to 2034)	6.4%

Semi-Annual Update

Particular	Value CAGR
H1	5.2% (2023 to 2033)
H2	5.7% (2023 to 2033)
H1	6.2% (2024 to 2034)
H2	6.4% (2024 to 2034)

Country-wise Insights

Countries	CAGR 2024 to 2034
United States	4.6%
Germany	3.4%
Japan	5.1%
China	6.2%
India	7.3%

Category-Wise Insights

Segment	Conventional (Nature)
Value Share (2024)	66.4%

Segment	Dry (Form)
Value Share (2024)	58.8%

In the cat and dog food market in Ukraine, the segment of cat food occupied the largest share, at approximately 70 percent. Furthermore, the Ukrainian company Kormotech LLC was the third fastest-growing pet food company worldwide from 2018 to 2019, with a revenue increase by over 31 percent.

The Chinese pet food sector revenue amounted to ***** billion yuan in 2024, up from around 155 billion yuan in the previous year. The market was expected to expand further, reaching a value of ***** billion yuan in 2025. Increased focus on pet health Interestingly, the market has been growing much faster than the population of cats and dogs kept in urban households as pets. One reason for its significant growth was Chinese pet owners’ increased awareness of pet health. They used to feed their pets with leftovers or self-prepared meals, but now are more willing to buy food for their fur-children regularly. Many of them also buy treats and nutritional supplements to keep their pets happy and healthy. Market structure With the popularity of e-commerce, online shopping has become the main channel for buying pet food in China. Tmall is the e-market leader, accounting for over half of pet food’s total online sales value. International brands have a stronghold on the market. However, over the past few years, millions of domestic companies have set foot in the country’s booming pet market, with some of them soon catching up with foreign competitors.

The global pet food market size exceeded USD 125.09 billion in 2025 and is set to register a CAGR of more than 5.3%, exceeding USD 209.66 billion revenue by 2035, attributed to surge in production of organic pet food.

By 2035, the Pet Food Market is estimated to expand to USD 218.6 Billion, showcasing a robust CAGR of 6.2% between 2025 and 2035, starting from a valuation of USD 112.8 Billion in 2024.

The past five years have marked a turning point for premium pet food producers, as the boom-and-bust revenue cycles of the last decade gave way to more modest growth. Pet acquisition rates stabilized and, for the first time in years, even slipped. While sales growth slowed, the industry has held onto most of its pandemic-era gains. This is, in part, thanks to premium foods’ growing foothold with middle-income owners, who’ve gravitated toward products with transparent labels and functional claims. With price-sensitive buyers now in the mix, premium brands are more exposed to the broader economic cycle, making volume growth less about a wave of new pet adoptions and more about building engagement with today’s mainstream consumer. Since 2020, revenue has been growing at a CAGR of 0.1%, including a 0.5% rise in 2025, totalling $3.2 billion. Profit tells a more complex story. Across the industry, average profit has slipped back toward pre-pandemic norms, reflecting an environment where high input costs and marketing outlays routinely outpace producers’ ability to raise retail prices. The largest producers – those posting the biggest revenue gains – are often the most aggressive spenders, regularly reinvesting earnings into infrastructure, digital operations and consumer acquisition. This arms race for share and scale means that even as top-line sales consolidate under the likes of Freshpet and The Farmer’s Dog, operational losses and razor-thin profit are increasingly common at the top. Across much of the industry, it’s smaller and mid-sized brands that have kept profit steadier by focusing on measured growth and prudent cost control, but that discipline comes at the cost of ceding national footprint to larger rivals. Producers are set to walk a tightrope between innovation, digital engagement and cost discipline. Sustainable production, hyper-personalization delivered through AI-powered subscriptions and ingredient innovation will be essential for securing loyalty and supporting price premiums. At the same time, operational challenges will rise: sustainability investments and new compliance rules will push up costs, while digital-first delivery models and subscription fulfillment call for heavy tech spending. The biggest producers, particularly Freshpet and The Farmer’s Dog, have the capital to pursue national scale, but they’ll need to prove their business models can deliver more than just revenue growth. Profit discipline and agile adaptation will become the hallmarks of long-term winners. Revenue is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1.5% over the next five years, reaching $3.5 billion in 2030.

Pet Food Market is accounted for USD 90 Billion in 2019, growing at a robust CAGR of 5.2% during forecast period.

The market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of almost 4.8%, with an anticipated value of about USD 3,171.4 Million by 2035, up from USD 1,984.5 Million in 2025.

Metric	Value
Market Size in 2025	USD 1,984.5 Million
Projected Market Size in 2035	USD 3,171.4 Million
CAGR (2025 to 2035)	4.8%

Country-Wise Outlook

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
USA	4.9%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
UK	4.7%

Region	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
European Union	4.8%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
Japan	4.8%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
South Korea	4.9%

Segmentation Outlook - Raw, fresh and frozen dog food Market

Food Type	Market Share (2025)
Frozen Food	61.5%

Breed Size	Market Share (2025)
Small Breeds	56.8%

Competitive Outlook

Company Name	Estimated Market Share (%)
Freshpet, Inc.	14-18%
Nestlé Purina (Just Right)	12-16%
The Farmer’s Dog	10-14%
Nom (Mars Inc.)	8-12%
Stella & Chewy’s	6-9%
Other Fresh/Raw Dog Food Brands	30-40%

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The pet food market share in the US is expected to increase by USD 13.13 billion from 2021 to 2026, and the market’s growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 5.35%.

This pet food market in US research report provides valuable insights on the post COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. Furthermore, this report extensively covers US pet food market segmentation by product (dry pet food, wet pet food, and pet snacks and treats), distribution channel (offline and online), and type (dog food, cat food, and other small pet food). The pet food market in US report also offers information on several market vendors, including Colgate Palmolive Co., General Mills Inc., JustFoodForDogs LLC, Manna Pro Products LLC, Mars Inc., Nestle SA, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., J.M. Smucker Co., Tyson Foods Inc., and Volkman Pet Products among others.

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Pet Food Market in US: Key Drivers, Trends, and Challenges

The rising awareness of pet nutrition is notably driving the US pet food market growth, although factors such as stringent regulations may impede market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the US pet food industry. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help in deducing end goals and refining marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.

Key Pet Food Market Driver in US

One of the key factors driving the pet food market growth in US is the rising awareness of pet nutrition.
In cats and dogs, macadamia nuts are highly poisonous, causing depression, vomiting, muscle spasms, heat, and tachycardia. Even if homemade diets manufactured by pet owners using organic and vegetarian products are consumed, nutritional deficits in pets may still occur.
Human delicacies like raisins, grapes, and chocolates are known to be damaging to pets' health. For example, methylxanthines found in chocolates, such as caffeine and theobromine, can cause diarrhea, cardiac arrhythmias, convulsions, polyuria, and death in dogs.
The pet diets must meet the needs of different ages and weights. For example, a puppy's dietary needs in terms of metabolism, immunology, and body composition differ dramatically from those of an adult dog. As a result, pet owners are increasingly turning to specialized, functional pet food items rather than handmade recipes. Such factors will drive the market growth during the forecast period.

Key Pet Food Market Trend in US

Sustainability and biotechnology are becoming increasingly important in the formulation of pet foods, which is one of the key pet food market trends in US that is expected to stimulate the development of new products in the market during the forecast period.
Vendors are increasingly experimenting with biotechnology to offer cruelty-free, healthy, and sustainable alternatives to conventional pet foods as more people become aware of the need for sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint.
Good Protein dog snacks containing Aspergillus oryzae (koji mold) are available in the US through both offline and online distribution channels, according to Wild Earth, a pet food firm based in Berkeley, California.
Koji is a potential alternative to traditional animal-based ingredients that are used in dog food formulations, such as meats because it provides all the essential amino acids required by dogs. 

Key Pet Food Market Challenge in US

One of the key challenges to the pet food market growth in US is the stringent regulations.
Any ingredient to be used in pet foods has to be accepted by the FDA and adopted by the AAFCO, which is an organization comprised of state regulatory officials that engage in developing bills and regulations for the pet food market in the US.
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), originally passed in 2011, regulates the pet food market in the US at a federal level. Moreover, through the FSMA’s Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP), manufacturers and foreign suppliers can attain food safety certifications from FDA-recognized accreditation agencies.
The highly regulated nature of the pet food market in the US involves considerable compliance costs to manufacturers in terms of certification, equipment maintenance, and personnel training expenses. Thus, the presence of stringent regulations is expected to hamper the growth of the pet food market in the US during the forecast period.

This pet food market in US analysis report also provides detailed information on other upcoming trends and challenges that will have a far-reaching effect on the market growth. The actionable insights on the trends and challenges will help companies evaluate and develop

Pet Food Market Outlook

According to our latest research, the global pet food market size reached USD 124.7 billion in 2024, demonstrating robust expansion driven by evolving consumer preferences and increased pet ownership worldwide. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2025 to 2033, reaching a forecasted value of USD 203.3 billion by 2033. This impressive growth trajectory is primarily fueled by heightened awareness of pet health and nutrition, innovation in pet food formulations, and the premiumization trend across developed and emerging markets. As per our latest research, the pet food industry continues to witness a paradigm shift toward natural, organic, and functional products, supporting sustained market expansion.

The primary growth factor propelling the pet food market is the significant rise in pet ownership across both developed and developing regions. Urbanization, changing family structures, and a growing perception of pets as family members have contributed to this surge. As more people adopt pets, there is a corresponding increase in demand for high-quality, nutritious pet food. Furthermore, the humanization of pets has led owners to seek products that mirror their own dietary preferences, such as grain-free, organic, and non-GMO options. This shift in consumer mindset has encouraged manufacturers to innovate and diversify their product offerings, thereby stimulating market growth.

Another critical driver is the increasing focus on pet health and wellness, which has significantly influenced purchasing decisions in the pet food market. Pet owners are becoming more informed about the nutritional needs of their animals, leading to a demand for specialized diets that address specific health concerns such as obesity, allergies, digestive health, and age-related conditions. This trend has given rise to functional pet foods enriched with vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and other health-boosting ingredients. Manufacturers are investing heavily in research and development to create formulations that cater to these evolving needs, further propelling the market’s upward trajectory.

The expansion of distribution channels, particularly online retail, has also played a pivotal role in the growth of the pet food market. The convenience of e-commerce platforms, coupled with a wide variety of product choices and home delivery options, has made it easier for consumers to access premium and specialized pet foods. Additionally, the proliferation of specialty pet stores and supermarkets/hypermarkets offering dedicated pet care sections has enhanced product visibility and accessibility. These dynamic shifts in distribution strategies have not only increased market penetration but also fostered brand loyalty and repeat purchases among pet owners.

From a regional perspective, North America continues to dominate the global pet food market, accounting for the largest share in 2024. This leadership is attributed to high pet ownership rates, advanced pet care infrastructure, and a strong presence of leading pet food brands. However, the Asia Pacific region is emerging as the fastest-growing market, with a rising middle class, increasing disposable incomes, and changing attitudes toward pet care. Europe also maintains a significant market share, driven by stringent regulations on pet food quality and a well-established pet culture. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are witnessing steady growth, supported by urbanization and a growing awareness of pet nutrition.

Product Type Analysis

The pet food market is segmented by product type into dry pet food, wet pet food, semi-moist pet food, and others. Among these, dry pet food holds the dominant market share, owing to its convenience, longer shelf life, and cost-effectiveness. Dry pet food is particularly favored for its ease of storage and feeding, making it a preferred choice for busy pet owners. The ability to incorporate a variety of nutrients and flavors in kibble form has also contributed to its widespread acc