Greece: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2025

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Greece

The Greek dog and cat food market rose markedly to $X in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Greece

In value terms, dog and cat food production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +40.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Greece

In 2021, exports of dog and cat food from Greece reached X tons, picking up by 4.9% on 2020. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 63% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports fell slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 106%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Cyprus (X tons) were the main destinations of dog and cat food exports from Greece, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +135.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dog and cat food exported from Greece were Bulgaria ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Cyprus ($X), together accounting for 73% of total exports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +120.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, dropping by -9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dog and cat food export price increased by +68.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 26%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($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 Bulgaria (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Greece

In 2021, overseas purchases of dog and cat food decreased by -5.5% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 2013 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 +64.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest dog and cat food supplier to Greece, with a 31% share of total imports. Moreover, dog and cat food imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+3.7% per year) and Spain (+1.6% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dog and cat food to Greece, comprising 26% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dog and cat food import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, import 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 importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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