Dry Dog Food Market

Dry Dog Food Market Forecast and CAGR

According to the latest research study by Fact.MR, Dry Dog Food market is set to witness substantial growth during 2021 to 2031. Dry Dog Food demand will witness a surge with an optimistic growth outlook on the back of pet adoption, increasing animal shelter development and newer property development having attached pet houses.

Over the past five years, thousand-year and Generation Z consumers have adopted animals more and more and have resulted in rapid pet industry development. Furthermore, the market is expected to see substantial growth soon as technology advances and developments have been observed in plant-based food products.

What is Driving the Demand for Dry Dog Food?

One of the primary drivers of the market is expected to be the rising rate of pet ownership worldwide, especially in developing regions. Increasing urbanization and pet humanization are encouraging pet owners to choose healthy and high-quality food for their pets, boosting the market's development.

Consumers with rising per capita income are more likely to spend on nutritious and organic dog food for their pets to improve their health. Furthermore, the widespread availability of products in a variety of price ranges is boosting global demand growth by providing customers with a variety of financial options.

The main global market players are focused on the introduction of a range of pet food items to meet the needs of various types of animals of various ages.

This is expected to be the driving force behind the global economy. In India, for instance, Nestle Purina Petcare introduced "Supercoat," a premium dog food line in 2018. To increase their sales, these market players are tapping into markets with greater potential in countries such as China, Argentina, and India.

The US and Canada Dry Dog Food Market outlook

The United States is one of the leading markets for Dry dog food across the globe. This is because over 63.4 million households in the country own a dog as of the 2019 to 2020 financial year. Besides, the US has an overall pet dog population of 89.7 Million, according to the pet owner’s survey conducted by American Pet Products Association in 2018.

As per the statistics, over 48% of Americans own a dog as of 2019. The American Pet Products Association reports that 34% of dogs are purchased from breeders, while 23% are saved from an animal shelter or Humane Society. Furthermore, nearly 33% of Americans considered purchasing a pet during the Covid-19 pandemic as per a survey conducted by CNBC. It is also found that millennials dominate with a 32% share of pet ownership in the United States.

Canada on the other hand has around 7.7 Million dogs as per the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI) survey conducted in 2020. As per CAHI, over 58% of Canadian households own either a dog or a cat. However, Canada has a higher cat population standing at 8.1 Million as of 2020. Owing to this higher number of pets in Canadian households, it is expected to contribute viably to the dog food demand in the times to come.

However, when comparing the US and Canada side by side, the US having almost ten time the pet dogs population has been statistically generating higher demand for dry dog food in the past years and is supposed to exert its dominance in the years to come.

Europe Demand Outlook for Dry Dog Food

As per the FEDIAF (European Pet Food Industry), around 87.5 Million households owns at least one pet animal per household. Out of these households, around 25% of households own at least one dog. Furthermore, the annual turnover generated from the sales of pet foods in Europe is around $25 Billion.

Furthermore, around 8.5 Billion Tons of pet food products are being sold every year in Europe. Moreover, Europe is home to around 132 pet food companies with around 200 plants set up across the region and generates one of the highest demands when it comes to dog food and the overall pet food industry is poised to grow at around 2.3% annually in the coming years.

Germany for instance has around 10 Million Dogs which is the second-highest dog population in Europe as of 2019. Russia leads the tally standing at 16.8 Million dogs as of 2019. This is going to trickle down to the dry dog food demand from these countries and is poised to keep the market growth consistent throughout the forecast period.

Who are the Key Manufacturers and Suppliers of Dry Dog Food?

Some of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of dry dog food include

• Taste of the Wild
• Freshpet
• Diamond pet foods
• Only Natural Pet
• Castor & Pollux
• Mars Incorporated
• Nestle Purina Petcare Company
• WellPet LLC
• J.M. Smucker Company
• Colgate-Palmolive Company
• Nutriara Alimentos Ltd
• Del Monte Food Inc.
• Zignature
• Blue Bualo Co. Ltd
• Royal Canin among others.

Most of the leading manufacturers and suppliers have diversified their sales and distribution network balancing the tradeoff between traditional and online sales channel to optimize their profits. Dry dog food makers are tapping the market with newer product offerings and can generate a positive response from elite consumers opting for better and healthier food for their pets.

The manufacturers have built a robust supply chain network with the pet rescue and shelter providing organization to gain more market coverage. Owing to such efforts made by the manufacturers, market is anticipated to remain competitive during the forecast period.

Key Segments

• By Age :

  • Puppy
  • Senior
  • Adult

• By Food Specialty :

  • Grain Free
  • Limited Ingredient
  • Grain Inclusive
  • Functional
  • Others

• By Health Requirement :

  • High Protein
  • Senior Health
  • Digestive Aids
  • Immune Support
  • Skin & Itch
  • Weight Conditions

• By Flavor type :

  • Lamb
  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Duck
  • Pork
  • Turkey
  • Fish & Poultry
  • Others

• By Ingredient type :

  • Animal Derived
  • Plant Derived

• By Sales Channel :

  • Offline
    • Specialty Pet Food Centers
    • Convenience Stores
    • Veterinary Clinics
    • Retailers & Wholesalers
    • Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
  • Online
    • Direct Sales
    • E-Commerce Sales

• By Region :

  • North America
    • US & Canada
  • Latin America
    • Brazil, Mexico, Argentina & Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
    • Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K., Benelux, Russia, and Rest of Europe
  • East Asia
    • China, Japan, South Korea
  • South Asia
    • India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Rest of South Asia
  • Oceania
    • Australia and New Zealand
  • Middle East and Africa
    • GCC Countries, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa

The report is a compilation of first-hand information, qualitative and quantitative assessment by industry analysts, inputs from industry experts and industry participants across the value chain.

The report provides in-depth analysis of parent market trends, macro-economic indicators and governing factors along with market attractiveness as per segments. The report also maps the qualitative impact of various market factors on market segments and geographies.