Italy: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2025

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Italy

The Italian dog and cat food market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +57.0% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Italy

In value terms, dog and cat food production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +81.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 55%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Italy

In 2021, dog and cat food exports from Italy amounted to X tons, growing by 9.2% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 18%. 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Greece (X tons), Russia (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of dog and cat food exports from Italy, together accounting for 28% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Israel, Poland, the Philippines, Germany, Croatia, Romania, Hungary, the United States and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +109.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dog and cat food exported from Italy were Russia ($X), Greece ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 25% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Poland, Spain, the United States, Israel, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Romania, Hungary and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 37%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +106.3%, saw 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

In 2021, the average dog and cat food export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% 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 +10.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 39%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 the Philippines (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Italy

Dog and cat food imports into Italy surged to X tons in 2021, rising by 18% compared with 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest dog and cat food supplier to Italy, accounting for a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, dog and cat food imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hungary (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled +1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.4% per year) and Hungary (+6.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest dog and cat food suppliers to Italy were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports. Hungary, Austria, Poland, Serbia, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +186.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average dog and cat food import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($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 (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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