France: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2025

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in France

In 2021, the French dog and cat food market increased by 4.1% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in France

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 +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 9.4% against the previous year. Dog and cat food production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of dog and cat food increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of dog and cat food exports from France, together comprising 35% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Japan, Australia, Portugal, Russia, Poland, Turkey and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dog and cat food exported from France were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 33% share of total exports. Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Japan, Australia, Portugal, Turkey and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +22.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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, surging by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Poland (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into France

In 2021, imports of dog and cat food into France rose markedly to X tons, increasing by 12% on the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +54.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of dog and cat food imports to France, together accounting for 54% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the UK, Poland, Italy, Hungary, Denmark and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest dog and cat food suppliers to France, together comprising 55% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +30.5%, recorded 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, surging by 4.6% 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 2016 an increase of 11%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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