Eastern Europe: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2024

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Eastern Europe

The East European dog and cat food market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Eastern Europe

In value terms, dog and cat food production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, 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 20%. The level of production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports in Eastern Europe

For the tenth year in a row, Eastern Europe recorded growth in shipments abroad of dog and cat food, which increased by 12% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 31%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) represented the major exporters of dog and cat food in Eastern Europe, together generating 67% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) took a 17% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (8%) and Lithuania (5.4%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +17.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest dog and cat food supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 20% share.

In Poland, dog and cat food exports increased at an average annual rate of +24.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+5.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (+17.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Hungary ($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 (+5.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports in Eastern Europe

For the sixth consecutive year, Eastern Europe recorded growth in purchases abroad of dog and cat food, which increased by 6% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 21%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the largest importers of dog and cat food, together achieving 82% of total imports. Slovakia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dog and cat food in Eastern Europe, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland amounted to +24.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (+7.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (+9.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 19%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Romania ($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 (+9.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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