Poland: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2025

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Poland

For the fifth year in a row, the Polish dog and cat food market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 10% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed prominent growth. Dog and cat food consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Poland

In value terms, dog and cat food production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -0.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 79%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Poland

For the tenth consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in shipments abroad of dog and cat food, which increased by 12% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 48%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for dog and cat food exports from Poland, accounting for a 24% share of total exports. Moreover, dog and cat food exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fourfold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +23.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+37.6% per year) and Slovakia (+26.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for dog and cat food exports from Poland, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +31.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+74.1% per year) and France (+28.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dog and cat food export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.6% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 +73.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Italy (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Poland

For the tenth consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in overseas purchases of dog and cat food, which increased by 7.6% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 111%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dog and cat food to Poland, with a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, dog and cat food imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hungary (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +25.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+10.0% per year) and Hungary (+9.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dog and cat food to Poland, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +36.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+23.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (+17.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dog and cat food import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 54%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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