The organic pet food market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The organic pet food market has grown significantly. It will increase from $22.42 billion in 2024 to $24.12 billion in 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%.
Growth is attributed to higher consumer spending on pet health, increased demand for pet food, and rising interest in organic pet food products.
The organic pet food market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The organic pet food market is expected to grow to $31.83 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 7.2%.
Growth is driven by a large pet population, increasing spending on healthy and organic pet foods, higher disposable income, and a growing awareness of pet health issues. Key trends include investments in premium pet food, increasing customer interest in affordable options, and innovation in pet food products.
The growth of the organic pet food market is anticipated to be fueled by the rising trend of pet ownership. Pet ownership signifies the care and responsibility of an individual or a family towards an animal, usually a domesticated one, for companionship, work, or leisure. Factors such as social trends, urbanization, and young adults choosing to postpone parenthood contribute to the increase in pet ownership. Organic pet food, enriched with superior ingredients and devoid of artificial additives, reduces the risk of allergies and skin problems in pets, thereby enhancing the overall pet ownership experience. For example, the American Pet Products Association reported in October 2023 that 86.9 million households in the US owned pets, marking 66% of households in 2022. Moreover, Animal Medicines Australia stated in November 2022 that 69% of Australian households had pets in 2022. Consequently, the upswing in pet ownership propels the organic pet food market.
The organic pet food market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Dry Food, Wet Food, Other Product Types
2) By Pet Type: Dog, Cat, Fish, Bird, Other Pet Types
3) By Packaging Type: Raw, Powdered, Dry And Dehydrated, Liquid And Gravy, Canned, Frozen And Freeze-Dried, Other Packaging Types
4) By Pet Life-Stage: Adult, Kitten Or Puppy, Other Pet Life-Stages
5) By Sales Channel: Hypermarkets Or Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Discount Stores, Online Retail, Others Sales Channels
Subsegments:
1) By Dry Food: Kibble, Biscuits And Treats
2) By Wet Food: Canned Food, Pouch Food
3) By Other Product Types: Freeze-Dried Food, Raw Food, Dehydrated Food
The organic pet food industry's leading corporations are honing in on creating novel product types like bio-organic and superfood items to stand out in a cutthroat market and boost pet health. Combining bio-organic and superfood ideas into pet food products brings about an effective blend of organic purity and nutritional benefits. This implementation guarantees pets consume uncontaminated, sustainably produced food which enhance their health and therefore extend their lifespan. For example, in July 2023, The Rockster, a dog food business based in Scotland, introduced bio-organic superfood items for dogs in the United States. The products, designed exclusively with first-rate, human-grade ingredients, promise to provide dogs with a nutritious, superior diet. These products are bio-organic certified, offering 100% clarity and traceability of ingredients, including specifying the exact components of the animal used and the absence of pesticides in the soil where crops are grown.
Major companies operating in the organic pet food market are:
• Nestlé S.A.
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• General Mills Inc.
• Mars Petcare Inc.
• Newman's Own Inc.
• Purina
• Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc.
• Merrick Pet Care
• Stella & Chewy's LLC
• Primal Pet Foods Inc.
• GA Pet FoodPartners
• Heristo AG
• Lily’s Kitchen
• Castor & Pollux Natural Petworks
• Party Animal Inc.
• Grandma Lucy's
• Biopet Ltd.
• Kelly & Company
• PetGuard Holdings LLC
• The Harrison's Bird Foods Co.
• Himalaya Wellness Co
• Organic Pet Boutique
• Benevo
North America was the largest region in the organic pet food market in 2024. Europe is expected to be the fastest growing region in the market. The regions covered in the organic pet food market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.