Belgium: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2025

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian dog and cat food market decreased by -11.4% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +61.8% against 2014 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Belgium

In value terms, dog and cat food production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% 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 +124.2% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 25%. Dog and cat food production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Belgium

For the third year in a row, Belgium recorded growth in overseas shipments of dog and cat food, which increased by 26% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports saw a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for dog and cat food exports from Belgium, accounting for a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, dog and cat food exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +16.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+2.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for dog and cat food exported from Belgium were France ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 57% of total exports. Germany, Russia, Poland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +59.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average dog and cat food export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 28%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Poland (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Belgium

For the third year in a row, Belgium recorded growth in overseas purchases of dog and cat food, which increased by 1.4% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 112% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of dog and cat food imports to Belgium, together accounting for 77% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, the UK and the United States, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +77.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dog and cat food suppliers to Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports. Poland, Canada, the UK, the United States, Ireland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Ireland, with a CAGR of +69.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, surging by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($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 (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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