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Dog And Cat Food Prices in China

China Dog And Cat Food Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the dog and cat food price stood at $5,057 per ton (FOB, China), with an increase of 5.9% against the previous month. Over the last eight-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when the average export price increased by 8.8% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $5,068 per ton in May 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to September 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($7,603 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($1,119 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Dog And Cat Food Exports

In September 2022, shipments abroad of dog and cat food decreased by -24.3% to 17K tons, falling for the second month in a row after three months of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when exports increased by 59% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 29K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports shrank significantly to $86M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 58% m-o-m. The exports peaked at 131K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

China Dog And Cat Food Exports by Country

The United States (2.5K tons), Germany (2K tons) and the Philippines (2K tons) were the main destinations of dog and cat food exports from China, with a combined 38% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, the UK, the Netherlands, Russia and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 46%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Russia (with a CAGR of +0.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for dog and cat food exported from China were the United States ($17M), Germany ($14M) and Japan ($8M), with a combined 45% share of total exports. South Korea, the UK, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +2.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for dog and cat food in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10921030 - Dog or cat food, p.r.s.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in China
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024