Europe: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2024

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Europe

In 2021, the Europe dog and cat food market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 Europe

In value terms, dog and cat food production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 10% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports in Europe

For the fifth year in a row, Europe recorded growth in overseas shipments of dog and cat food, which increased by 9.5% to X tons in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant 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 +45.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% 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 +93.6% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the five major exporters of dog and cat food, namely Germany, France, Poland, the Netherlands and Hungary, represented more than half of total export. Spain (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons). All these countries together took near 16% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons), the UK (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) - together made up 14% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading 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 Europe were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 47% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +24.3%, 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

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Europe

For the tenth consecutive year, Europe recorded growth in supplies from abroad of dog and cat food, which increased by 8.8% to X tons in 2021. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +60.1% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% 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 +94.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of dog and cat food imports in 2021 were Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons), together finishing at 75% of total import. Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 Europe were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 34% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +24.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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