Colombia: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2025

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Colombia

After three years of growth, the Colombian dog and cat food market decreased by -4.3% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by 9.7%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Colombia

In value terms, dog and cat food production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 11%. 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 Colombia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of dog and cat food, when their volume increased by 12% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 117%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 136%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ecuador (X tons) was the main destination for dog and cat food exports from Colombia, accounting for a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, dog and cat food exports to Ecuador exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Panama (X tons), twofold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ecuador stood at +2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Panama (+20.5% per year) and the United States (+31.6% per year).

In value terms, Ecuador ($X), the United States ($X) and Panama ($X) were the largest markets for dog and cat food exported from Colombia worldwide, together comprising 93% of total exports. Venezuela, Curacao and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.1%.

Curacao, with a CAGR of +79.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, with a decrease of -4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 8.8%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, 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 (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Colombia

In 2021, purchases abroad of dog and cat food decreased by -31.6% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 55%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 41%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of dog and cat food imports to Colombia, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +37.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Brazil ($X) and Mexico ($X) appeared to be the largest dog and cat food suppliers to Colombia, with a combined 93% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Mexico, with a CAGR of +35.1%, saw 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, with a decrease of -8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 4%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($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 United States (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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