Brazil: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2025

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Brazil

The Brazilian dog and cat food market shrank to $X in 2021, declining by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the market value increased by 9.7%. 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 Brazil

In value terms, dog and cat food production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Dog and cat food production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, approx. X tons of dog and cat food were exported from Brazil; increasing by 31% against the year before. Overall, exports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 112%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 139% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main destinations of dog and cat food exports from Brazil, with a combined 57% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Bolivia, Paraguay, the United States, Italy, Saint Lucia, Argentina, Curacao, Peru and Trinidad and Tobago, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +306.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Colombia ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for dog and cat food exported from Brazil worldwide, together accounting for 51% of total exports. These countries were followed by Uruguay, Bolivia, Italy, Argentina, Paraguay, Saint Lucia, Peru, Curacao and Trinidad and Tobago, which together accounted for a further 39%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Argentina, with a CAGR of +294.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Curacao ($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 Chile (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Brazil

For the fourth year in a row, Brazil recorded growth in supplies from abroad of dog and cat food, which increased by 36% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 454% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 301%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Paraguay (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of dog and cat food imports to Brazil, with a combined 83% share of total imports. Thailand, Argentina, the United States and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +270.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dog and cat food suppliers to Brazil were Austria ($X), Hungary ($X) and Thailand ($X), together accounting for 69% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +252.2%, 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, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 60% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+27.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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