In 2023, the pet food market in Portugal stood at USD 833 million. Recording a CAGR of 4.7% from 2024 to 2029, the worth is projected to reach ~USD 1,097 million by 2029, according to the latest market data. In Portugal, the pet food market is propelled by a strong preference for natural and organic products, with consumers increasingly valuing transparency and sustainability in sourcing and production processes. The trend towards pet humanization, where pets are treated as family members, has led to a rising demand for premium and specialized diets, including grain-free and hypoallergenic options. The country’s high internet penetration and robust e-commerce infrastructure also support the market, making it easier for consumers to access a wider range of products and fostering growth in online pet food sales.
This report presents a detailed overview of the Portugal pet food industry, including key data on historical market size, growth rates, and future trends. It offers an in-depth analysis of different market segments, paying close attention to factors like pet type, type, pricing, ingredient, and distribution channel. This detailed analysis supports the identification of growth opportunities within the pet food industry.
Market Segmentation
The pet food market in Portugal is structured as follows:
Pet type: cat (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), dog (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), bird, fish, others
Type: therapeutic pet foods, non-therapeutic pet foods
Pricing: economy pet food, premium/super premium pet food
Ingredient: acidity regulators, cereals, coloring agents, fats and oils, flours, humectants, proteins, sweeteners, vitamins and minerals, others
Distribution channel: discounters, supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, small grocery stores, pet shops, e-commerce, veterinary clinics, others
The Portugal pet food market is segmented on the basis of pet type, type, pricing, ingredient, and distribution channel. By pet type, the pet food market in Portugal has been segmented into cat (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), dog (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), bird, fish, and others. Based upon type, the pet food market in Portugal is categorized into therapeutic pet foods, and non-therapeutic pet foods. On the basis of pricing, the pet food market in Portugal has been segmented into economy pet food, and premium/super premium pet food. By ingredient, the pet food market in Portugal has been segmented into acidity regulators, cereals, coloring agents, fats and oils, flours, humectants, proteins, sweeteners, vitamins and minerals, and others. Based on distribution channel, the pet food market in Portugal is categorized into discounters, supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, small grocery stores, pet shops, e-commerce, veterinary clinics, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The Portugal pet food market is highly competitive. The key players in the pet food market include Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG, Versele-Laga NV, Trixie Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., Riga SA, Nestle S.A., Naturea Petfoods, Maxi Pet Lda, Mars Incorporated, Jose Maria Ferreira S.A., Grupo Saprogal, Gonzalo Zaragoza Manresa S.L., Colgate-Palmolive Company, Chemi-Vit s.r.l, Agrolimen SA.
This report provides a thorough assessment of the Portugal pet food market, examining the performance of leading players from 2019 to 2023. The analysis offers critical information on market share dynamics, pinpointing dominant incumbents as well as rising challengers. Leveraging this data enables companies to refine their strategies, seize growth opportunities, and sustain competitive advantage in an increasingly dynamic market environment.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key findings
Report scope
Research methodology
Market overviewPortugal pet food market – pet type analysis
Portugal pet food market – type analysis
Portugal pet food market – pricing analysis
Portugal pet food market – ingredient analysis
Portugal pet food market – distribution channel analysis
Key players and market share
– Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG
– Versele-Laga NV
– Trixie Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG
– Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
– Riga SA
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Macroeconomic data and forecast
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Portugal pet food market 2019-2029
Chart Portugal pet food market, net growth, 2019-2029
Chart Portugal pet food market, growth rates, 2019-2029
Table Portugal pet food market by pet type, 2019-2029
Chart Portugal pet food market by pet type, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Portugal pet food market by pet type, 2019-2029
Table Portugal pet food market by type, 2019-2029
Chart Portugal pet food market by type, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Portugal pet food market by type, 2019-2029
Table Portugal pet food market by pricing, 2019-2029
Chart Portugal pet food market by pricing, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Portugal pet food market by pricing, 2019-2029
Table Portugal pet food market by ingredient, 2019-2029
Chart Portugal pet food market by ingredient, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Portugal pet food market by ingredient, 2019-2029
Table Portugal pet food market by distribution channel, 2019-2029
Chart Portugal pet food market by distribution channel, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Portugal pet food market by distribution channel, 2019-2029
Table Portugal pet food market share (%), by companies, 2019-2023
Chart Portugal pet food market, by companies, 2023
Table Portugal pet food market share (%), by brands, 2019-2023
Chart Portugal pet food market, by brands, 2023
Table Portugal – population (millions) and forecast
Table Portugal – consumer price index (CPI) and forecast
Table Portugal – gross domestic product and forecast
Table Portugal pet food market: spend as a proportion of GDP (%)
Table Portugal pet food market: consumption per capita (population)