Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company
In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Cat Food Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
What Is the Forecasted Market Size and CAGR for the Cat Food Market?
The Cat Food Global Market Report 2025 notes a robust growth trend in the cat food market. The market size is projected to escalate from $23.38 billion in 2024 to $24.87 billion in 2025, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.3%.
What Is the Forecasted CAGR for the Cat Food Market by 2029?
In 2029, the global cat food market is predicted to reach a value of $32.01 billion, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%.
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What Are the Market Drivers in the Cat Food Industry?
The key drivers in the cat food market are:
• Heightening demand for natural and organic ingredients in cat food
• Increasing preference for sustainable packaging in the cat food industry
• Growing trend of customization and personalization of cat food
• Surge in the use of plant-based and alternative proteins in cat food products
What Is the Segment-Wise Breakdown of the Cat Food Market?
The cat foodmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Food Type: Dry Food, Wet Food, Treats And Snacks, Other Food Types
2) By Source: Animal-Derived, Plant-Derived, Insect-Derived
3) By Nature: Organic, Monoprotein, Conventional
4) By Pricing Type: Economy, Premium, Super-Premium
5) By Sales Channel: Supermarkets And Hypermarkets, Specialized Pet Shops, Online Sales Channel, Other Sales Channels
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Which Emerging Trends Are Driving Growth in the Cat Food Sector?
The key trends in the cat food market are:
• Organic and natural ingredients are becoming increasingly popular in cat food production.
• Sustainable packaging is an emerging trend in the market.
• There is an increasing trend towards customized and personalized cat food options.
• Alternatives to traditional proteins and grain-free diets are gaining momentum in the cat food industry.
Which Companies Are Dominating the Cat Food Market in Terms of Revenue?
Major players in the cat food market are:
• Mars Incorporated
• Nestle Purina PetCare Company
• The J.M. Smucker Company
• Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Company Inc.
• Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc.
• Affinity Petcare SA
• Nutro Products Inc.
• PetGuard Holdings LLC
• Fromm Family Foods LLC
• Blue Buffalo Pet Products Inc.
• Beaphar Pet Healthcare Products
• Diamond Pet Foods
• Harringtons Pet Food
• Dave's Pet Food
• Boulder Dog Food Company
• Real Pet Food Company Pty Ltd.
• Freshpet Inc.
• Burgess Pet Care
• Nature's Variety
• JustFoodForDogs
• Steve's Real Food
• WellPet LLC
• Party Animal Inc.
• Rollover Premium Pet Food Ltd.
• Royal Canin SAS
• Nutriara Alimentos Ltd.a.
• Canidae Natural Pet Food Company
• SCHELL & KAMPETER Inc.
• Sheba
• Whiskas
What Are the Regions Driving Demand in the Cat Food Market?
North America was the largest region in the cat food market in 2024
