Europe Pet Food Market 2025

Expected growth in the Europe pet food market is projected at USD 15.8 billion, reflecting a CAGR of approximately 3.8% during the upcoming 2025 to 2030 period. The Europe pet food market is significantly influenced by the strong focus on pet health and wellness, with consumers increasingly opting for organic, natural, and grain-free products. This trend is supported by the region’s stringent regulations on pet food ingredients, which drive demand for high-quality, safe, and nutritionally balanced products. Additionally, the rising pet adoption rates, particularly among the aging population and single households, are further propelling the market, as these demographics tend to prioritize premium pet food and personalized nutrition for their pets. The shift toward e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales channels is also reshaping the market landscape, making it easier for consumers to access a broader range of specialized pet food products.

This report provides a strategic analysis of the Europe pet food market, examining historical trends from 2020 to 2024 and forecasting developments through 2030. It assesses market size, growth trajectories, and key drivers of change, offering a comprehensive view of the industry’s future. By dissecting the market into pet type, type, pricing, ingredient, distribution channel and country, the report identifies high-potential opportunities and actionable strategies for market players to thrive in a competitive landscape.

Market Segmentation

The Europe pet food market is categorized into the following segments:
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
Country: France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, others

The Europe pet food market is segmented by pet type, type, pricing, ingredient, distribution channel and country. The categorization of the market by pet type includes cat (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), dog (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), bird, fish, and others. Type segments are divided into therapeutic pet foods, and non-therapeutic pet foods. Pricing segments encompass economy pet food, and premium/super premium pet food. The ingredient segmentation covers acidity regulators, cereals, coloring agents, fats and oils, flours, humectants, proteins, sweeteners, vitamins and minerals, and others. Distribution channel segmentation includes convenience stores, discounters, supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, small grocery stores, pet shops, e-commerce, veterinary clinics, and others. Geographically, the market spans France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The pet food market is characterized by dominance from key players such as Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG, Versele-Laga NV, VAFO Group a.s., The Bolton Group, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., sera GmbH, Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin), Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin), Partner in Pet Food (PPF), Nestle S.A., MPM Products Ltd., Morando S.p.A., Monge & C. S.p.a., Mars Incorporated, Lider Evcil Hayvan Beslenme Urunleri San. Ve Tic. ltd. sti., John Mackle (Moy) Ltd., Inspired Pet Nutrition Ltd, heristo AG, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Butcher’s Pet Care Limited, Burgess Group PLC, BEWITAL petfood GmbH & Co. KG, Alphapet Ventures GmbH, Almo Nature S.p.A. (Fondazione Capellino), Agrolimen SA and Agras Delic spa.

This comprehensive report analyzes the performance of leading companies in the pet food sector from 2020 to 2024. The findings highlight shifts in market share, revealing both established market leaders and emerging competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Europe Pet Food Market – Pet Type Analysis
Europe Pet Food Market – Type Analysis
Europe Pet Food Market – Pricing Analysis
Europe Pet Food Market – Ingredient Analysis
Europe Pet Food Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Europe Pet Food Market – Country Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG
Versele-Laga NV
VAFO Group a.s.
The Bolton Group
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
sera GmbH
Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin)
Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin)
Partner in Pet Food (PPF)
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Europe Pet Food Market 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Food Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Food Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Europe Pet Food Market by Pet Type, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Food Market by Pet Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Food Market by Pet Type, 2020-2030
Table Europe Pet Food Market by Type, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Food Market by Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Food Market by Type, 2020-2030
Table Europe Pet Food Market by Pricing, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Food Market by Pricing, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Food Market by Pricing, 2020-2030
Table Europe Pet Food Market by Ingredient, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Food Market by Ingredient, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Food Market by Ingredient, 2020-2030
Table Europe Pet Food Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Food Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Food Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Europe Pet Food Market by Country, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Food Market by Country, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Europe Pet Food Market by Country, 2020-2030
Table Europe Pet Food Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Europe Pet Food Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Europe Pet Food Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Europe Pet Food Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Europe – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Europe – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Europe – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Europe Pet Food Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Europe Pet Food Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG
Versele-Laga NV
VAFO Group a.s.
The Bolton Group
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
sera GmbH
Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin)
Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin)
Partner in Pet Food (PPF)
Nestle S.A.
MPM Products Ltd.
Morando S.p.A.
Monge & C. S.p.a.
Mars, Incorporated
Lider Evcil Hayvan Beslenme Urunleri San. Ve Tic. ltd. sti.
John Mackle (Moy) Ltd.
Inspired Pet Nutrition Ltd
heristo AG
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Butcher’s Pet Care Limited
Burgess Group PLC
BEWITAL petfood GmbH & Co. KG
Alphapet Ventures GmbH
Almo Nature S.p.A. (Fondazione Capellino)
Agrolimen SA
Agras Delic spa