According to the latest research, the pet food market in United Kingdom is poised to grow by USD 1.8 billion during 2024-2029, progressing at a CAGR of 3.4% during the forecast period. The United Kingdom pet food market is driven by a growing trend toward premiumization, as pet owners increasingly seek high-quality, nutritionally balanced products for their pets. This shift is fueled by a rising awareness of pet health and wellness, leading to increased demand for natural, organic, and grain-free options. Another key factor is the humanization of pets, where owners treat pets as family members, driving spending on specialized diets and gourmet food products. Additionally, the e-commerce boom has made premium pet food more accessible, with online platforms offering a wider range of products and subscription services that cater to convenience-focused consumers.
This report presents a detailed overview of the United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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: convenience stores, discounters, supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, small grocery stores, pet shops, e-commerce, veterinary clinics, others
The United Kingdom pet food market is segmented on the basis of pet type, type, pricing, ingredient, and distribution channel. On the basis of pet type, the pet food market in United Kingdom has been segmented into cat (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), dog (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), bird, fish, and others. By type, the pet food market in United Kingdom has been segmented into therapeutic pet foods, and non-therapeutic pet foods. Based on pricing, the pet food market in United Kingdom is categorized into economy pet food, and premium/super premium pet food. On the basis of ingredient, the pet food market in United Kingdom has been segmented into acidity regulators, cereals, coloring agents, fats and oils, flours, humectants, proteins, sweeteners, vitamins and minerals, and others. By distribution channel, the pet food market in United Kingdom has been segmented into convenience stores, discounters, supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, small grocery stores, pet shops, e-commerce, veterinary clinics, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The United Kingdom pet food market is highly competitive. The leading players in the pet food market include Zoo Med Laboratories Inc., Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG, Supreme Petfoods Ltd, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., Rolf C. Hagen Inc., Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin), Nestle S.A., MPM Products Ltd., Mars Incorporated, John Mackle (Moy) Ltd., Inspired Pet Nutrition Ltd, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Butcher’s Pet Care Limited, Burns Pet Nutrition Ltd., Burgess Group PLC, Beaphar B.V., Assisi Pet Care Limited, Alphapet Ventures GmbH, Agrolimen SA.
This report provides a thorough assessment of the United Kingdom 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 overviewUnited Kingdom pet food market – pet type analysis
United Kingdom pet food market – type analysis
United Kingdom pet food market – pricing analysis
United Kingdom pet food market – ingredient analysis
United Kingdom pet food market – distribution channel analysis
Key players and market share
– Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc.
– Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG
– Supreme Petfoods Ltd
– Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
– Rolf C. Hagen Inc.
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Macroeconomic data and forecast
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table United Kingdom pet food market 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom pet food market, net growth, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom pet food market, growth rates, 2019-2029
Table United Kingdom pet food market by pet type, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom pet food market by pet type, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom pet food market by pet type, 2019-2029
Table United Kingdom pet food market by type, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom pet food market by type, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom pet food market by type, 2019-2029
Table United Kingdom pet food market by pricing, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom pet food market by pricing, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom pet food market by pricing, 2019-2029
Table United Kingdom pet food market by ingredient, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom pet food market by ingredient, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom pet food market by ingredient, 2019-2029
Table United Kingdom pet food market by distribution channel, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom pet food market by distribution channel, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom pet food market by distribution channel, 2019-2029
Table United Kingdom pet food market share (%), by companies, 2019-2023
Chart United Kingdom pet food market, by companies, 2023
Table United Kingdom pet food market share (%), by brands, 2019-2023
Chart United Kingdom pet food market, by brands, 2023
Table United Kingdom – population (millions) and forecast
Table United Kingdom – consumer price index (CPI) and forecast
Table United Kingdom – gross domestic product and forecast
Table United Kingdom pet food market: spend as a proportion of GDP (%)
Table United Kingdom pet food market: consumption per capita (population)