EU: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2024

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in the EU

In 2021, the EU dog and cat food market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 the EU

In value terms, dog and cat food production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. 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 the EU

In 2021, exports of dog and cat food in the European Union amounted to X tons, picking up by 10% on 2020. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +46.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +97.9% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) was the largest exporter of dog and cat food in the European Union, achieving 66% of total export. Spain (X tons) held a 6.2% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (5.6%) and Italy (5.5%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +17.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dog and cat food supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 51% share of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +24.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.8% 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 when the export price increased by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of dog and cat food were imported in the European Union; increasing by 8.5% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +64.5% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 22%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), followed by France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Austria (X tons) represented the major importers of dog and cat food, together comprising 73% of total imports. The following importers - Portugal (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) - together made up 12% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +15.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dog and cat food importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 40% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +24.8%, 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 9.4%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Romania ($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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