The cat food market in Canada was estimated at USD 2,108 million in 2023 and is expected to hit USD 2,874 million by 2029, registering a CAGR of 5.3% from 2024 to 2029 as per the latest market estimates. The strong focus on health and wellness in Canada is significantly influencing the cat food market. Pet owners are more aware of the importance of providing their cats with nutritious, balanced diets and are seeking out natural and organic food options. This trend is driving growth in the premium segment of the market as owners prioritize their cats’ health and well-being.
This report presents a detailed overview of the Canada cat 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 product, price range, key pack material, and distribution channel. This detailed analysis supports the identification of growth opportunities within the cat food industry.
Market Segmentation
The cat food market in Canada is structured as follows:
Product: dry food, treats, toppers, or mixers, wet food
Price range: economy cat food, premium cat food
Key pack material: flexible packaging, metal, paper & board, rigid plastics
Distribution channel: convenience stores, discounters, supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, small grocery stores, pet shops, e-commerce, veterinary hospitals, others
The Canada cat food market is segmented on the basis of product, price range, key pack material, and distribution channel. On the basis of product, the cat food market in Canada has been segmented into dry food, treats, toppers, or mixers, and wet food. By price range, the cat food market in Canada has been segmented into economy cat food, and premium cat food. Based on key pack material, the cat food market in Canada is categorized into flexible packaging, metal, paper & board, and rigid plastics. On the basis of distribution channel, the cat food market in Canada has been segmented into convenience stores, discounters, supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, small grocery stores, pet shops, e-commerce, veterinary hospitals, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The Canada cat food market is highly competitive. The key players in the cat food market include Mars Incorporated, Nestle S.A., Colgate-Palmolive Company, General Mills Inc., Horizon Manufacturing Inc., Petcurean Pet Products Inc. (PPN Limited Partnership), Rolf C. Hagen Inc., The J. M. Smucker Company, Petcurean Pet Products Inc. (PPN Limited Partnership).
This report provides a thorough assessment of the Canada cat 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 overviewCanada cat food market – product analysis
Canada cat food market – price range analysis
Canada cat food market – key pack material analysis
Canada cat food market – distribution channel analysis
Key players and market share
– Mars, Incorporated
– Nestle S.A.
– Colgate-Palmolive Company
– General Mills, Inc.
– Horizon Manufacturing Inc.
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Macroeconomic data and forecast
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Canada cat food market 2019-2029
Chart Canada cat food market, net growth, 2019-2029
Chart Canada cat food market, growth rates, 2019-2029
Table Canada cat food market by product, 2019-2029
Chart Canada cat food market by product, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Canada cat food market by product, 2019-2029
Table Canada cat food market by price range, 2019-2029
Chart Canada cat food market by price range, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Canada cat food market by price range, 2019-2029
Table Canada cat food market by key pack material, 2019-2029
Chart Canada cat food market by key pack material, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Canada cat food market by key pack material, 2019-2029
Table Canada cat food market by distribution channel, 2019-2029
Chart Canada cat food market by distribution channel, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Canada cat food market by distribution channel, 2019-2029
Table Canada cat food market share (%), by companies, 2019-2023
Chart Canada cat food market, by companies, 2023
Table Canada cat food market share (%), by brands, 2019-2023
Chart Canada cat food market, by brands, 2023
Table Canada – population (millions) and forecast
Table Canada – consumer price index (CPI) and forecast
Table Canada – gross domestic product and forecast
Table Canada cat food market: spend as a proportion of GDP (%)
Table Canada cat food market: consumption per capita (population)