Turkey: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2025

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Turkey

In 2021, the Turkish dog and cat food market decreased by -19.7% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Dog and cat food consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Turkey

In value terms, dog and cat food production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 16%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, approx. X tons of dog and cat food were exported from Turkey; growing by 199% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Cyprus (X tons) were the main destinations of dog and cat food exports from Turkey, together comprising 35% of total exports. Iraq, Greece, Jordan, Lebanon, Georgia, Morocco, Bulgaria, the United States, Romania and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of +345.6%), 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 Turkey were Malaysia ($X), the United States ($X) and Iraq ($X), together comprising 34% of total exports. Israel, Greece, Cyprus, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Bulgaria, Romania, Georgia and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Among the main countries of destination, Jordan, with a CAGR of +349.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 +4.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($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 Morocco (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Turkey

For the seventh consecutive year, Turkey recorded growth in overseas purchases of dog and cat food, which increased by 60% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports posted buoyant growth. 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. 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 Turkey, accounting for a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, dog and cat food imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to +21.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+12.3% per year) and Poland (+60.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dog and cat food to Turkey, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with an 8.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Serbia, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at +18.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+13.7% per year) and Serbia (+49.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dog and cat food import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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