Saudi Arabia: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2025

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi dog and cat food market contracted to $X in 2021, waning by -7.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, dog and cat food production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +52.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 21%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, the amount of dog and cat food exported from Saudi Arabia was estimated at X tons, increasing by 2.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 930% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 1,494% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for dog and cat food exports from Saudi Arabia, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, dog and cat food exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), twofold. Yemen (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +17.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+39.6% per year) and Yemen (+27.1% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Yemen ($X) constituted the largest markets for dog and cat food exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Yemen, with a CAGR of +60.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, increasing by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 55%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Yemen (+26.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. X tons of dog and cat food were imported into Saudi Arabia; growing by 29% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), France (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of dog and cat food imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 67% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Italy, Hungary, Germany and Spain, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +54.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dog and cat food suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Thailand ($X), France ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +70.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dog and cat food import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum 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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+19.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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