In 2025, year-end sales of pet food worldwide were forecast to reach ***** billion U.S. dollars. This would be an increase of more than ** billion dollars since 2019. U.S. pet industry Americans spent close to ****billion U.S. dollars on their pets in 2024. With each consecutive year, U.S. pet industry expenditures have gone up. Ten years earlier for example, total pet owner expenses amounted to some ** billion U.S. dollars. Pet owners frequently need to pay for things, such as pet food, vet care, and over-the-counter medicine. In 2024, as well as previous years, pet food was the highest-selling pet market category in the United States: roughly ** billion U.S. dollars’ worth of animal pet food was sold in 2024. PetSmart There are various pet specialty chains to be found in North America, such as PETCO, Pet Supplies Plus, and Woof Gang Bakery. One of the largest companies in the business is PetSmart. The company is based in Arizona, United States, and focuses on selling specialty pet animal products. As of March 2024, PetSmart had the highest number of stores in North America, namely close to 1,700.

Since 2010, the sales of pet food in Europe have generally increased each year. Sales of pet food in Europe reached around *** millions tons in 2023, decreasing from **** millions tons the previous year.

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).

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.

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

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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

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.

Country-wise Outlook

In the 52 weeks ending on August 7, 2022, almost *** billion units of wet cat food were sold in the United States. This was over twice the sales volume of wet dog food within the same period.

U.S. pet market sales

In 2021, total U.S. pet market sales amounted to over ** billion U.S. dollars. Specifically, pet food & treats, as well as vet care & products, generated the highest overall sales numbers: in the United States, food & treat sales amounted to ** billion U.S. dollars, while vet care & products generated roughly ** billion.

Leading pet stores

As of March 2022, there were several pet specialty chains to be found on North American soil, such as PETCO, Pet Valu, Petland, etcetera. PetSmart, a superstore chain founded in Arizona, United States, had the highest number of outlets on the entire continent, namely over *****. PetSmart Inc. was additionally the leading pet store company in terms of market share (based on revenue): in 2022, the company accounted for just under one-third of the U.S. pet store market.

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

Indonesia Pet Food Market is Segmented by Pet Food Product (Food, Pet Nutraceuticals/Supplements, Pet Treats, Pet Veterinary Diets), by Pets (Cats, Dogs, Other Pets), and by Distribution Channel (Convenience Stores, Online, Specialty Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Other Channels). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).

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

Number of Businesses statistics on the Online Pet Food & Pet Supply Sales industry in the US

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.

Analysis of the US dog and cat food market, including consumption, production, trade, and forecasts. The market is projected to reach 10M tons and $30.9B by 2035, with insights on key import and export partners.

Analysis of Africa's dog and cat food market, including consumption, production, trade, and forecasts. Covers key countries like Nigeria, Egypt, and Tanzania, with market value projected to reach $21.9B by 2035.

Australia Pet Food Market size was valued at USD 2.75 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.10 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2031.Australia Pet Food Market DriversIncrease in Pet Ownership: Australia’s pet ownership has increased by 15% from 2019 to 2023. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, around 61% of households will own pets by 2023, increasing demand for high-quality pet food across the country.Shift toward Premium Pet Foods: Australian pet owners prefer expensive, health-focused meals. In August 2023, Euromonitor reported that premium pet food sales in Australia increased by 9% year on year, with a focus on organic, grain-free, and protein-rich alternatives.Government Support for the Pet Care Industry: The Australian government has backed the pet care industry with programs such as the “National Pet Strategy,” which was released in May 2023. This effort intends to boost the pet care and related businesses, including pet food, by creating a favorable environment for market growth.Expanding Online Retail Channels: The rise of e-commerce has had a huge impact on pet food sales in Australia. In February 2024, Petbarn, one of Australia’s biggest pet stores, announced a 25% growth in online pet food sales, showing the growing consumer preference for easy online purchasing platforms.

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 global organic pet food market size was USD 2.29 billion in 2024 & is projected to grow from USD 2.46 billion in 2025 to USD 4.29 billion by 2033.
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Global dog and cat food market analysis and forecast to 2035. Key insights on consumption, production, trade, top countries, and growth trends in volume and value.

The Vietnam Pet Food Market Report is Segmented Into Pet Food Product (Food, Pet Nutraceuticals/Supplements, Pet Treats, and Pet Veterinary Diets), Pets (Cats, Dogs, and Other Pets), and Distribution Channel (Convenience Stores, Online Channel, Specialty Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, and Other Channels). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).