Benelux: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2024

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Benelux

The Benelux dog and cat food market dropped to $X in 2021, waning by -7.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Benelux

In value terms, dog and cat food production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas shipments of dog and cat food increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +111.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to dog and cat food exports from the Netherlands stood at +1.8%. At the same time, Belgium (+3.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +3.5% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belgium increased by +2.8 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest dog and cat food supplier in Benelux, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to +6.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.4%).

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, approx. X tons of dog and cat food were imported in Benelux; with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +65.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +107.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 46%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together achieving 98% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +4.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +7.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform