Germany: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2025

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Germany

The German dog and cat food market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, growing by 9.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Germany

In value terms, dog and cat food production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Germany

In 2021, dog and cat food exports from Germany expanded sharply to X tons, growing by 13% against the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume 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 +111.0% against 2012 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of dog and cat food exports from Germany, with a combined 39% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +25.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for dog and cat food exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 39% share of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +32.9%, recorded 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, picking up by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Switzerland (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Germany

For the tenth consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in purchases abroad of dog and cat food, which increased by 7.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 +70.7% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 23% 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

Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of dog and cat food imports to Germany, with a combined 55% share of total imports. Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Liechtenstein, China, the UK, Lithuania, Belgium, Russia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +259.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dog and cat food to Germany, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland stood at +38.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+1.5% per year) and Austria (+18.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dog and cat food import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 15%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($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 (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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