Luxembourg: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2024

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Luxembourg

The Luxembourg dog and cat food market dropped slightly to $X in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Luxembourg

Dog and cat food exports from Luxembourg rose slightly to X tons in 2021, growing by 3.8% against the year before. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 581% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,034%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for dog and cat food exports from Luxembourg, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, dog and cat food exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to +53.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+40.8% per year) and Turkey (-12.3% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for dog and cat food exports from Luxembourg, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +62.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+44.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+50.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dog and cat food export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +121.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 66% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Germany (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Luxembourg

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of dog and cat food decreased by -4% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +44.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +77.6% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 32% 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

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of dog and cat food imports to Luxembourg, with a combined 91% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands and Spain, which together accounted for a further 5.6%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +26.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest dog and cat food suppliers to Luxembourg, with a combined 91% share of total imports. The Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.3%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +38.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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, increasing by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 9%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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