Austria: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2025

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian dog and cat food market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +82.1% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Austria

In value terms, dog and cat food production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +87.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 16%. Dog and cat food production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of dog and cat food decreased by -1.8% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 51%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +48.5% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for dog and cat food exports from Austria, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, dog and cat food exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fivefold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+4.7% per year) and Hungary (+29.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for dog and cat food exports from Austria, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +9.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+4.2% per year) and the UK (+7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dog and cat food export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight reduction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Austria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of dog and cat food decreased by -3.6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +72.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Liechtenstein (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of dog and cat food imports to Austria, together accounting for 87% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, France, the Czech Republic and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +41.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Liechtenstein ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest dog and cat food suppliers to Austria, together comprising 84% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, the Czech Republic, France and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 13%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +32.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dog and cat food import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 20%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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