Argentina: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2025

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Argentina

The Argentinian dog and cat food market dropped to $X in 2021, waning by -7.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the market value increased by 7.6% against the previous year. Dog and cat food consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Argentina

In value terms, dog and cat food production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Dog and cat food production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, shipments abroad of dog and cat food increased by 24% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for dog and cat food exports from Argentina, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, dog and cat food exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), sixfold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile totaled +2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (+0.4% per year) and Peru (+8.6% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for dog and cat food exports from Argentina, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile totaled +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (+0.8% per year) and Peru (+6.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dog and cat food export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Paraguay ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($X per ton) and Bolivia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Argentina

Dog and cat food imports into Argentina skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, rising by 81% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4,400%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 2,902%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest dog and cat food supplier to Argentina, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, dog and cat food imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +37.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+16.7% per year) and France (+0.1% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dog and cat food to Argentina, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +33.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+12.2% per year) and France (+0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dog and cat food import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 66%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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