Market Overview

The pet food in South Africa market size is projected to grow by USD 231.1 million from 2023 to 2028, registering a CAGR of 8 percent, according to the latest market data. Rising pet guardianship in the country stems from evolving sociocultural perspectives that are more accommodating of companion animal inclusion. As attitudes adjust and individual circumstances allow for responsible care commitments, the number of pet-owning households is expanding. This enlarges the potential customer base for pet foods.

Concurrently, more individuals are viewing pets as valued family members rather than merely animal property. Caretakers wish to provide their charges with nutrition commensurate to human standards and tailored to individual needs. This stokes escalating demand for premium and specialized pet food formulations focused on optimal health and wellness.

Underpinning these dynamics is the nation’s growing financial capacity. As national prosperity and household disposable incomes rise, additional discretionary funds can be allocated to pet expenditures, including premium food options. Where basic needs are met, owners demonstrate greater willingness to spend on nutrition aligning with their empathetic philosophies.

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the South Africa 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 animal type, product type, 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 South Africa is segmented as below:
Animal type: birds, cats, dogs, fish, and others
Product type: dry pet food, treats and mixers, wet pet food, and others
Ingredient: animal derived, cereals and cereal derivatives, plant derived, and others
Distribution channel: supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, pet stores, e-commerce, and veterinary clinics

The South Africa pet food market is segmented on the basis of animal type, product type, ingredient, and distribution channel. On the basis of animal type, the pet food market in South Africa has been segmented into birds, cats, dogs, fish, and others. By product type, the pet food market in South Africa has been segmented into dry pet food, treats and mixers, wet pet food, and others. Based on ingredient, the pet food market in South Africa is categorized into animal derived, cereals and cereal derivatives, plant derived, and others. On the basis of distribution channel, the pet food market in South Africa has been segmented into supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, pet stores, e-commerce, and veterinary clinics.

Competitive Landscape

The South Africa pet food market is highly competitive. The pet food market is dominated by key players, which are RCL Foods Limited, Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin), Mars Incorporated, Montego Pet Nutrition (Pty) Ltd, Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin), Afrique Pet Food (Pty) Ltd., Colgate-Palmolive Company, Promeal (PTY) LTD., Marltons Pets & Products (Pty) Ltd, Brennco Feeds (Pty) Ltd, AVI Products Pty Ltd., Gourmet Corporation (Pty). Ltd. (Dr Hahnz).

The report is an indispensable tool for companies and organizations operating in the pet food industry. It offers a comprehensive overview of the market, empowering industry executives, policy makers, academics, and analysts to make well-informed decisions. The report provides valuable insights and analysis, presenting a cohesive and detailed perspective on the pet food market.

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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. South Africa Pet Food Market – Animal Type Analysis
3.1 Birds
3.2 Cats
3.3 Dogs
3.4 Fish
3.5 Others
4. South Africa Pet Food Market – Product Type Analysis
4.1 Dry pet food
4.2 Treats and mixers
4.3 Wet pet food
4.4 Others
5. South Africa Pet Food Market – Ingredient Analysis
5.1 Animal derived
5.2 Cereals and cereal derivatives
5.3 Plant derived
5.4 Others
6. South Africa Pet Food Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
6.1 Supermarkets and hypermarkets
6.2 Grocery stores
6.3 Pet stores
6.4 E-commerce
6.5 Veterinary clinics
7. Company Profiles
7.1 RCL Foods Limited
7.2 Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin)
7.3 Mars, Incorporated
7.4 Montego Pet Nutrition (Pty) Ltd
7.5 Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin)
7.6 Afrique Pet Food (Pty) Ltd.
7.7 Colgate-Palmolive Company
7.8 Promeal (PTY) LTD.
7.9 Marltons Pets & Products (Pty) Ltd
7.10 Brennco Feeds (Pty) Ltd
7.11 AVI Products Pty Ltd.
7.12 Gourmet Corporation (Pty). Ltd. (Dr Hahnz)
DISCLAIMER

Companies Mentioned

RCL Foods Limited
Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin)
Mars, Incorporated
Montego Pet Nutrition (Pty) Ltd
Pets Choice Limited (Bob Martin)
Afrique Pet Food (Pty) Ltd.
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Promeal (PTY) LTD.
Marltons Pets & Products (Pty) Ltd
Brennco Feeds (Pty) Ltd
AVI Products Pty Ltd.
Gourmet Corporation (Pty). Ltd. (Dr Hahnz)