China: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2025

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in China

After four years of growth, the Chinese dog and cat food market decreased by -3.7% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in China

In value terms, dog and cat food production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28%. Dog and cat food production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from China

In 2021, shipments abroad of dog and cat food increased by 31% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed resilient growth. 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. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +82.9% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of dog and cat food exports from China, together accounting for 43% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +106.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for dog and cat food exported from China worldwide, with a combined 50% share of total exports. Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands, Indonesia, the Philippines, Canada and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Among the main countries of destination, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +99.1%, saw 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, declining by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 2.4%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 the UK (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into China

In 2021, purchases abroad of dog and cat food decreased by -8.7% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 186%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest dog and cat food supplier to China, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, dog and cat food imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada amounted to +141.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+62.8% per year) and Thailand (+43.9% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dog and cat food to China, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at +187.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+75.4% per year) and New Zealand (+121.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dog and cat food import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 2.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 42%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+21.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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