Market Overview

According to the latest data, the market size of the pet food industry in Germany is expected to rise by USD 1.0 billion with a CAGR of 2.4% by the end of 2029. The German pet food market is driven by a strong focus on sustainability and eco-friendly products, with consumers increasingly opting for pet food brands that prioritize sustainable sourcing, packaging, and production processes. This aligns with Germany’s broader environmental consciousness and consumer demand for ethical products. Additionally, the aging pet population is leading to higher demand for specialized, health-focused pet food formulations that cater to senior pets with specific dietary needs. This trend is further amplified by the growing prevalence of pet humanization, where pet owners seek to provide their pets with premium, high-quality food options akin to their own dietary choices.

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the Germany pet food industry, covering a study of the key players operating in the market. It includes an analysis of market segments and sub-segments, taking into consideration factors such as pet type, type, pricing, ingredient, and distribution channel. By examining these aspects, the report offers valuable insights into the potential of the pet food industry. Moreover, the report presents statistical information, including market size, market share, growth rate, and forecasts specifically tailored to the pet food industry. This data-driven analysis equips industry professionals with the necessary information to assess the current market landscape, make well-informed decisions, and identify growth opportunities within the sector.

Market Segmentation

The pet food market in Germany is segmented as below:
Pet type: cat (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), dog (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), bird, fish, and others
Type: therapeutic pet foods, and non-therapeutic pet foods
Pricing: economy pet food, and premium/super premium pet food
Ingredient: acidity regulators, cereals, coloring agents, fats and oils, flours, humectants, proteins, sweeteners, vitamins and minerals, and others
Distribution channel: discounters, supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, pet shops, e-commerce, veterinary clinics, and others

The Germany pet food market is segmented on the basis of pet type, type, pricing, ingredient, and distribution channel. Based on pet type, the pet food market in Germany is categorized into cat (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), dog (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), bird, fish, and others. On the basis of type, the pet food market in Germany has been segmented into therapeutic pet foods, and non-therapeutic pet foods. By pricing, the pet food market in Germany has been segmented into economy pet food, and premium/super premium pet food. Based upon ingredient, the pet food market in Germany is categorized into acidity regulators, cereals, coloring agents, fats and oils, flours, humectants, proteins, sweeteners, vitamins and minerals, and others. On the basis of distribution channel, the pet food market in Germany has been segmented into discounters, supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, pet shops, e-commerce, veterinary clinics, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The Germany pet food market is highly competitive. The pet food market is dominated by key players, which are Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG, Terra Canis GmbH, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., sera GmbH, Nestle S.A., Mera Mischfutterwerk GmbH & Co. KG, Mars Incorporated, Josera petfood GmbH & Co. KG., JBL GmbH & Co. KG, Interquell GmbH, heristo AG, H. von Gimborn GmbH, Grau Tiernahrung GmbH, Finnern GmbH & Co. KG, Colgate-Palmolive Company, BEWITAL petfood GmbH & Co. KG, Almo Nature S.p.A. (Fondazione Capellino), Agrolimen SA.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIGURES AND TABLES
1. Scope and Methodology
1.1 Key Findings
1.2 Report Scope
1.3 Research Methodology
2. Market Overview
3. Germany Pet Food Market – Pet Type Analysis
3.1 Cat (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers)
3.2 Dog (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers)
3.3 Bird
3.4 Fish
3.5 Others
4. Germany Pet Food Market – Type Analysis
4.1 Therapeutic pet foods
4.2 Non-therapeutic pet foods
5. Germany Pet Food Market – Pricing Analysis
5.1 Economy pet food
5.2 Premium/super premium pet food
6. Germany Pet Food Market – Ingredient Analysis
6.1 Acidity regulators
6.2 Cereals
6.3 Coloring agents
6.4 Fats and oils
6.5 Flours
6.6 Humectants
6.7 Proteins
6.8 Sweeteners
6.9 Vitamins and minerals
6.10 Others
7. Germany Pet Food Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
7.1 Discounters
7.2 Supermarkets and hypermarkets
7.3 Grocery stores
7.4 Pet shops
7.5 E-commerce
7.6 Veterinary clinics
7.7 Others
8. Company Profiles
8.1 Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG
8.2 Terra Canis GmbH
8.3 Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
8.4 sera GmbH
8.5 Nestle S.A.
8.6 Mera Mischfutterwerk GmbH & Co. KG
8.7 Mars, Incorporated
8.8 Josera petfood GmbH & Co. KG.
8.9 JBL GmbH & Co. KG
8.10 Interquell GmbH
8.11 heristo AG
8.12 H. von Gimborn GmbH
8.13 Grau Tiernahrung GmbH
8.14 Finnern GmbH & Co. KG
8.15 Colgate-Palmolive Company
8.16 BEWITAL petfood GmbH & Co. KG
8.17 Almo Nature S.p.A. (Fondazione Capellino)
8.18 Agrolimen SA
DISCLAIMER

Companies Mentioned

Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG
Terra Canis GmbH
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
sera GmbH
Nestle S.A.
Mera Mischfutterwerk GmbH & Co. KG
Mars, Incorporated
Josera petfood GmbH & Co. KG.
JBL GmbH & Co. KG
Interquell GmbH
heristo AG
H. von Gimborn GmbH
Grau Tiernahrung GmbH
Finnern GmbH & Co. KG
Colgate-Palmolive Company
BEWITAL petfood GmbH & Co. KG
Almo Nature S.p.A. (Fondazione Capellino)
Agrolimen SA